Why Personalized Medications Matter: The Power of a Compounding Pharmacy

The beauty of a compounding pharmacy is that medications can be customized to each patient’s specific needs. Medications can be prepared as liquids, gummies, lozenges/troches, orally disintegrating tablets, or capsules—and this is just scratching the surface of what’s possible.

As our understanding of the human body continues to evolve, we’ve learned that medications are not one-size-fits-all. Individuals have different genetics, which can significantly impact how medications are metabolized and tolerated, especially in the gastrointestinal tract. This is why commercially available products work well for some people, but not for others. We also recognize that not everyone can tolerate taking multiple tablets—or reliably remember to take them each day.

This is where a compounding pharmacy, such as PlacerRX Pharmacy, can help create meaningful solutions. Medications can be compounded into dosage forms that better fit your lifestyle and your body. For example, fluoxetine can be compounded as a capsule, liquid, transdermal gel, or gummy, depending on individual needs and prescriber direction.

For some patients, standard starting doses feel too strong, and dose increases may happen too quickly. This can lead to side effects that outweigh the benefits. Personalized dosing and customized formulations can help bridge this gap and support long-term success.

Compounding also allows for precise, flexible dosing. If 20 mg is too strong but 10 mg is too weak, instead of splitting tablets every day, a custom 15 mg dose can be compounded into a capsule or liquid—making therapy more consistent and tolerable.

If you think you could benefit from medication customization, let us know. We’re happy to reach out to your prescriber and advocate for options tailored specifically to you.

Call, email, or text us to discuss your options.