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Nonsterile Compounding

Meaning

Nonsterile compounding is the pharmaceutical practice of preparing customized medications that are intended for routes of administration other than those requiring sterility, such as oral, topical, or rectal preparations. This process involves combining, mixing, or altering ingredients to create a dosage form tailored to an individual patient’s specific clinical needs, often adjusting strength or excluding allergens. Adherence to strict quality and safety guidelines is mandatory, though the final product does not meet the criteria for injectables or ophthalmics. It is a critical service for personalized hormonal health.