Since it requires special training, he and fellow pharmacists, Greg Chase and Michelle Thompson, attended the PCCA seminar to expand their compounding knowledge and abilities. Providing this service allows us to better serve our customers and the local medical community. Roberts notes that there are several reasons why pharmacists compound prescription medications, with the most important one being patient non-compliance.
Many patients are allergic to preservatives or dyes, or are sensitive to standard drug strengths.
With a physician's consent, a compounding pharmacist can change the strength of a medication, alter its form to make it easier for the patient to ingest, or add flavor to it to make it more palatable. Pharmacists also can prepare medications using unique delivery systems, such as troches or lozenges, lollipops, or transdermal gels. Leesburg Care Pharmacy is located in Leesburg's Virginia Village Shopping Center with an additional site in the Loudoun Hospital Center Complex south lobby. The pharmacy specializes in custom compounding, health screenings and health education and offers a variety of cards, unique gifts and gourmet food items. The pharmacy is also affiliated with Esprit Homecare and Our Pediatric Place.