The winter season is often accompanied by health challenges. The cold air can contribute to various skin conditions, and it can dampen the immune system, leading to illness as well. Over the years, we have published some great information on compounding for this season in our members-only magazine, the Apothagram, so we decided to share some of that information in our latest blog post!

PCCA's Director of Formulation Development Melissa Merrell Rhoads, PharmD, provides part two in a set of posts detailing the upcoming changes to our formulas based upon the new USP guidelines. This particular section focuses on USP <797>.

PCCA's Director of Formulation Development Melissa Merrell Rhoads, PharmD, provides part one in a set of posts detailing the upcoming changes to our formulas based upon the new USP guidelines.

We have developed a robust system to ensure that we create and maintain over 9,000 formulas that provide PCCA members with what they need to compound high-quality, pharmaceutically elegant customized medications for their patients — all while complying with the latest standards in pharmacy compounding. But what does that look like? What’s in a PCCA formula? Let's take a closer look.

Masking the taste of active ingredients in medications is difficult. With that in mind, PCCA Senior Formulation Pharmacist Fabiana Banov explains how your pharmacy can incorporate flavoring to make an unpalatable medicine delivery into a more pleasing experience.

"Do you have questions about what it means to be compliant with various parts of USP <800>?" "Do you have the equipment you need?" Matt Martin, PharmD, of PCCA's Clinical Services provides an in-depth checklist of considerations you need to have while trying to navigate USP <800>.

In recognition of National Autism Awareness Month, Tricia Heitman of PCCA's clinical services team, discusses ways in which compounders help families and patients work to manage the obstacles autism presents.

Atopic dermatitis is the most common reason for dog and cat owners to visit their local veterinary clinic. It also affects other species, such as horses and ferrets. Deborah Clark of PCCA's Clinical Services team discusses how veterinary compounding can provide treatment options.

Rectal conditions can be difficult and painful to deal with, especially Crohn's disease, ulcerative proctitis and radiation proctitis. Nat Jones explains how compounding pharmacists have a unique knowledge to help those afflicted. He also provides specific formulation information geared toward providing relief.

Daniel Banov talks about water activity in various products and why they are becoming increasingly important in the pharmacy compounding world.