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Medication Form Modification

Meaning

Medication Form Modification is the specialized process of intentionally altering the physical dosage form of a pharmaceutical agent, such as converting a commercially available tablet into a liquid suspension, a transdermal cream, or a sublingual troche, to improve patient tolerability, adherence, or therapeutic outcome. This customization is executed by compounding pharmacies when the standard manufactured formulation is unsuitable due to patient-specific constraints, including allergies to excipients, difficulty swallowing, or the need for a specific systemic absorption profile. The modification ensures the active drug is delivered safely and effectively according to clinical need.