COMPOUNDED MEDICINES · MADE ON PRESCRIPTION

Compounded Medicines Made for One Patient

A compounded medicine is prepared from individual ingredients for one person, to the strength and form their prescriber asks for. Every preparation below is made in our own compounding lab in Surfers Paradise and needs a valid prescription from a doctor, dentist or vet.

When a Compounded Medicine Makes Sense

Most people never need one. A compounded medicine becomes useful when the commercial version does not fit the patient, for example when it is no longer made, the strength is wrong, or a tablet is simply not an option. If you want the background first, read how compounding works or our article on compounded medicines explained.

  • A medicine has been discontinued or is out of stock
  • A different strength or dose is needed
  • The patient cannot swallow tablets or capsules
  • An ingredient such as a dye, lactose or gluten needs to be left out
  • A pet needs a flavoured or easier to give form
Compounding pharmacist in safety glasses and gloves preparing a custom medicine in a lab

The Preparations We Compound

Each area has its own page with more detail. Follow the link that matches your prescription, or ask a pharmacist if you are not sure which applies.

Alternative Dosage Forms

Liquids, creams, gels, troches and capsules. See alternative dosage forms.

Discontinued Medicines

Options when a medicine is no longer available. See discontinued medicines.

Skin and Dermatology

Creams, ointments and gels made to a prescriber's formula. See dermatology compounding.

Children's Medicines

Flavours, strengths and forms that suit children. See paediatric compounding.

Veterinary Compounding

Medicines for dogs, cats and other animals on a vet's script. See veterinary compounding.

Dental and Other Areas

Dental, pain, hormone, hair and sleep preparations.

How to Get a Compounded Medicine

Ask your doctor, dentist or vet to write the prescription, then upload it online, bring it in, or have it sent to us. We check the formula, confirm the price and timing with you, and prepare it in the lab. You can collect from Surfers Paradise or we can post it to you anywhere in Australia.

Prescribers can call first

Doctors, dentists and vets are welcome to phone 07 5527 9428 to talk through a formula before writing it. We will tell you what is achievable and how long it takes.

Compounded Medicine Questions

Yes. Prescription only compounded medicines need a valid prescription from a doctor, dentist or vet. We can talk with your prescriber if anything needs clarifying.
Compounded medicines are generally private prescriptions, so they are not PBS subsidised. We are a PBS approved pharmacy for your other prescriptions, and we will confirm the price before we make anything.
Many preparations are ready within a few days. Some take longer depending on the ingredients. We will give you a time when we confirm the order.
No. Consumer Medicine Information leaflets are written for commercial products. Our pharmacists explain how to use and store your compounded medicine instead. Read more about consumer medicines information.
In most cases, yes. See courier and postal deliveries for how it works and which medicines cannot be posted.

Read compounding pharmacy FAQs, see all our pharmacy services, or learn about our pharmacy.

Have a Prescription to Compound?

Upload it online or call the pharmacy and a pharmacist will take it from there.

Call 07 5527 9428
Upload Your Prescription
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