Butterfield's Compounding Services

Your Go-To Compounding Pharmacy in Port St. Lucie Florida

Compounding Services

Butterfield’s Pharmacy in Port St. Lucie Florida

Your Go-To Compounding Pharmacy Greetings from Butterfield’s Pharmacy in Port St. Lucie Florida.

We provide individualized medicine solutions to patients in Florida. Custom compounding services that address nearly every medical specialty and provide customized drugs that surpass what is found on pharmacy shelves are our specialization at Butterfield’s Pharmacy.

The Art and Science of Compounding

Compounding is a complex fusion of individualized medicine and pharmaceutical science. It’s the process of developing drugs that are specifically suited to each patient’s need. Compounded pharmaceuticals, as opposed to mass-produced drugs, are made in accordance with special prescriptions from medical professionals and address unique patient needs that aren’t satisfied by commercially accessible alternatives. 

When it comes to the complex procedure of compounding, the pharmacists at Butterfield’s Pharmacy have received extensive training in the subject. In order to produce pharmaceuticals that are as one-of-a-kind as the patients who require them, they carefully measure and combine active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Through the use of this procedure, we are able to modify dosages, mix numerous medications, develop alternative methods of administration, and even construct discontinued treatments that are no longer manufactured for commercial use.

The Compounding Process

The Process of Doing Compounding You are commencing a meticulously organized process that is meant to deliver the precise medication that you require when you send a prescription to Butterfield’s Pharmacy from your physician-recommended pharmacy. Here is a more in-depth look at the process by which we turn the prescription that your doctor has given you into a tailored drug.

From Prescription Drugs to Individualized Medical Treatment

1. Prescription Review

Our pharmacists perform a thorough review of your prescription, taking into consideration a variety of aspects including your medical history, allergies, and distinct requirements.

2. Formulation Design

Number Two In accordance with the prescription and the information provided by the patient, we develop a bespoke formulation. To do this, it may be necessary to determine the right concentration of active substances, choose the most effective mode of delivery, and pick inactive ingredients that are compatible with the active compounds.

3.The Preparation of the Ingredients

In our cutting-edge facilities, we meticulously measure and prepare each component of the recipe. It is necessary to pay close attention to every detail in this stage in order to guarantee precision and purity. 

4. Mixing and Combining Substances

Our professionals blend the components in accordance with the formulation by making use of sophisticated equipment. Depending on the kind of drug being processed, this procedure could require the use of methods such as trituration, geometric dilution, or emulsification.

5. Control of the Quality

In order to guarantee that each compounded drug satisfies our stringent requirements for purity, potency, and consistency, our pharmacists perform stringent quality tests on each and every pharmaceutical product.

6. Control of the Quantity

The medication is manufactured in its final form, which may include formulations such as capsules, creams, liquids, or any other administration system that is most appropriate for your requirements. 

7. Patient Education

When you receive your prescription, our staff will be available to offer you with comprehensive instructions on how to take it, as well as information on any potential adverse effects and how to properly store it. This painstaking method guarantees that each and every prescription that we compound is customized precisely for you, hence maximizing its efficacy and limiting the amount of potential adverse effects that it may cause.

Full-Service Compounding and Compounding Services

Our compounding expertise at Butterfield’s Pharmacy extends to a wide variety of medical specialties and fields of practice. Take a look at some of our most important service areas in greater depth here.

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Compounded weight Loss Medication

Our weight loss compounds are made to help you reach a better weight. We can make appetite suppressants, metabolism boosters, or mixtures of weight loss drugs that are just right for you based on your health and needs.

Well-Known Weight Loss options

Semaglutide 2.5 mg/mL Sublingual Suspension

A potent solution for robust control of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and significant weight management. It is compounded at 503B Pharmacy.

Semaglutide 3 mg/mL Sublingual Suspension

A potent solution for control of obesity, and significant weight management.

Trestide 10 mg/mL Sublingual Suspension

A potent solution for control of obesity, and significant weight management. It is also compounded at another pharmacy.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Hormonal changes can have a big effect on how good your life is. Our bioidentical hormone solutions are made to fit the unique hormonal needs of each patient. We can make hormones in different forms, like creams, gels, sublingual pills, or pellets, so that the right amount is taken and the body can absorb it best.

Most Well-Known HRT Formulations

Estradiol 0.01% to 10% Topical Cream

A customizable topical cream offering flexible estradiol dosing to address various hormone replacement therapy needs.

Progesterone 100 mg Slow Release Capsules

A sustained-release option for consistent progesterone support throughout the day.

Testosterone 100 mg/ml Topical Gel

A targeted gel formulation designed for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to support balanced testosterone levels.

Compounding for Dermatology

Skin problems often need unique treatments that can’t be bought in stores. Customized creams, ointments, and solutions for skin problems like acne, eczema, psoriasis, and hyperpigmentation are among our dermatological chemicals.

The most popular compounded skin care products

Tretinoin 0.05%/ Triamcinolone 0.05%/ Hydroquinone 10% Topical Cream

A specialized dermatology cream combining exfoliation, anti- inflammatory action, and skin brightening for comprehensive skin care.

Benzocaine 20%/ Lidocaine 8%/ Tetracaine 4% Plasticized Gel

A potent topical anesthetic gel for dermal applications, providing rapid and extended pain relief.

Hydroquinone 8%/ Kojic Acid 4% Topical Cream

A dual-action dermatological cream designed to lighten hyperpigmentation and promote an even skin tone.

We can change how concentrated the active ingredients are, mix medicines together, and make them in bases that are best for your skin type.

Compound Pharmaceuticals for Pain Management

Chronic pain is often hard to treat and needs more than one method. Many pain-relieving drugs can be mixed together in our pain control compounds to make one easy-to-use form.

The most popular pain relief formulas

Naltrexone HCl 4.5 mg Tablets

A low-dose formulation for pain management, offering targeted support in managing chronic pain.

Ketoprofen 20%/ Lidocaine HCl 10% Transdermal Gel

A powerful transdermal gel for pain management, combining anti-inflammatory and anesthetic effects for targeted relief.

Gabapentin 6% Vaginal Gel

A specialized formulation for pain management, providing localized relief from neuropathic pain in the vaginal area.

We make gels, creams, and patches that go on the skin and give painkillers directly to the area that hurts. This keeps systemic side effects to a minimum. We can combine pain killers into forms like oral solutions or tablets that dissolve quickly for people who have trouble taking pills by mouth.

Compound Medications for Podiatry

Targeted treatments can help with many foot problems. For example, we make antifungal creams, wart treatments, and pain-relieving gels, among other medicines for foot problems.

Most-Used Formulations in Podiatry

Cantharidin 1%/ Podopyllum 5%/ Salicylic Acid 30% Topical Liquid

A potent podiatry treatment for addressing warts and other skin conditions with a combination of exfoliation and targeted action.

Fluconazole 2%/ Ibuprofen 2%/ Terbinafine HCl 2% Nail Solution

A comprehensive podiatry solution for treating fungal infections while reducing inflammation and discomfort.

Verapamil HCl 15% Topical Gel

A specialized podiatry gel designed to improve circulation and manage conditions like plantar fibromatosis.

Often, our compounds can mix more than one drug into a single application. This makes it easier for patients to follow their treatment plan and makes the treatment work better.

Compounded Dental Medications

For different tooth problems, we make special mouthwashes, gels, and pastes. These could include custom fluoride treatments, pain or illness medicines for the mouth, or substances to help with dry socket after a tooth extraction.

Most-Used compounded dental formulations

Clobetasol Propionate 0.05% Dental Gel

A potent dental gel for reducing inflammation and treating oral lesions effectively.

Misoprostol 0.0024% Oral Rinse

A targeted oral rinse for promoting healing and managing inflammation in the mouth.

Pilocarpine HCl 2 mg Polyglycol Troche

A convenient troche formulation to stimulate saliva production and manage dry mouth in dental care.

Veterinary Compounding

We know that pets are also part of the family. When we do veterinary compounding, we make sure that the needs of each animal patient are met. We can make flavored medicines that are safe for pets, transdermal gels that are easy to use, or doses that are just the right size for animals of all shapes and sizes. This service is especially helpful for medicines that aren’t sold in stores in a form that can be used by animals. 

Most popular veterinary medicines

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Methimazole 2.5 mg/0.1 ml To 10 mg/0.1 ml Topical Gel (Vet)

A customizable veterinary gel for managing hyperthyroidism in pets with convenient topical application.

Cisapride 5 mg/ml Oral Liquid (Vet)

A veterinary oral liquid formulated to improve gastrointestinal motility and manage digestive disorders in pets.

Hydrocodone Bitartrate 1mg/ Homatropine 0.3mg/ml Oral Suspension (Vet-Beef)

A beef-flavored veterinary oral suspension for managing cough and respiratory issues in pets, combining pain relief with cough suppression.

Our Forms for Medication

We know at Butterfield’s Pharmacy that the form of medicine can be just as important as what’s in it. Because we are experts at compounding, we can offer a wide range of medication forms, each carefully made to meet the needs of a specific patient and improve therapeutic results. For more information on our medicine forms, see below:

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Oral Medications

Capsules

Taking capsules For patients who like taking medicines by mouth, our custom capsules make dosing accurate and easy

We can make capsules of different sizes that are filled with powder or liquid mixtures that are exactly measured. This makes exact doses possible and lets more than one drug be put into one capsule.

Rapid/Oral Dissolve Tablets

For people who have trouble swallowing, we have pills that dissolve quickly in the mouth and don’t need water to be swallowed.

Liquids and Suspensions

You can change the dose of liquid medicines easily, and they’re great for people who have trouble taking pills.

Oral Solutions

Clear liquid medicines that have the drug fully dissolved. We can change the quantity to get the right dose.

Suspensions

We make steady suspensions that are easy to shake and measure for drugs that don’t dissolve well.

Choices of Flavors

We offer different types to make the medicine taste better, which makes giving it to kids and pets easier.

Troches and Mouthwash

These special dosage forms are meant to dissolve slowly in the mouth so that they can stay in contact with the oral mucosa for a longer time.

Under the Tongue Troches

These melt under the tongue, so they can get into the bloodstream quickly without going through the digestive system.

Throat Lozenges

These are meant to be held in the cheek and release medicine more slowly and over a longer period of time.

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Prepared for the skin

Sticks, Gels, and Creams

We make a wide range of topical medicines that can be put on the skin directly.

Creams

These are water-based mixtures that are great for soothing and delivering medicine.

Gels

These are non-greasy formulas that are easy to absorb and are great for places where hair grows. 

Ointments

Ointments are oil-based creams that work by blocking out moisture and are great for dry skin. 

Transdermal Gels and Patches

These allow medication to be absorbed through the skin, providing steady, controlled release over time.

Transdermal Gels

Easy-to-apply gels that deliver medication through the skin into the bloodstream. 

Patches 

Adhesive patches that hold medicine and slowly release it through the skin, making them easy to use and giving long-lasting benefits. 

Suppositories for Rectal and Vaginal Preparations

For medicines that are better taken through the rectum or for people who can’t take medicines by mouth.

Rectal suppositories come in different sizes and formulations for kids and adults. 

Vaginal suppositories are specially made to treat problems in the vaginal area or to be absorbed throughout the body.

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Inhalation Preparations

Nebulizer Solutions Custom-made liquid medications for inhalation via a nebulizer device.

Nasal Sprays

Specially formulated solutions for targeted nasal delivery of medications.

At Butterfield’s Pharmacy, we make sure that every patient gets their medicine in the most effective and convenient way possible by giving such a wide range of forms. Our compounding experts work closely with patients and their doctors to find the best form of medication for each case. This improves the effectiveness of treatment and patient compliance.

Our Promise to Safety and Quality

When we compound medicines at Butterfield’s Pharmacy, we follow the tightest rules for quality and safety. We strictly follow all state and federal rules, such as those set by the FDA and state pharmacy boards. We are committed to these standards because we want to give patients the best compounded medicines while also putting patient safety first. 

We also have a tool called “Auto-Refill” that lets you make sure you never run out of your important medicines. We are a great resource for doctors and vets because we work together to come up with new ways to treat cases that are hard or unusual. Our knowledge of compounding opens up a lot of options for how we can care for patients and make medicine truly customizable.

At Butterfield’s Pharmacy, we want to improve the health and well-being of the people in our neighborhood. Let us show you what makes Bayview different, whether you’ve been a patient for a long time or this is your first time getting compounded medicines. We can show you how personalized drug care can change the way you take care of your health. 

Get in touch with us right away to find out more about our services or to talk to one of our skilled doctors about your needs. At Butterfield Pharmacy, we care about your health and promise that you will be happy with our services.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Compounding is the process of creating personalized medications tailored to individual patient needs. It benefits patients by providing customized dosages, alternative forms of administration, or combinations of medications that aren’t commercially available.