Unlike a standard chemist or community pharmacy, a compounding pharmacy like Fresh Therapeutics Compounding Pharmacy prepares your medication from scratch, based on your doctor’s prescription and your specific needs.

What Is a Compounding Pharmacy?

A compounding pharmacy is a pharmacy that creates customised medications under prescription. 

Compounding may be necessary when:

• A patient needs a medicine that is no longer commercially available

• The required dose or strength isn’t available on the market

• A person has an allergy to ingredients like preservatives, gluten, dyes, or lactose

• Medication needs to be reformulated into a different dosage form (e.g. liquid instead of tablet)

• Paediatric or veterinary patients need small, accurately dosed formulations

At Fresh Therapeutics Compounding Pharmacy, all compounded medicines are prepared by pharmacists trained in complex compounding using quality ingredients following Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for Compounding Medicines. Importantly, compounded medicines can only be supplied with a valid prescription.  

What Forms Can Compounded Medications Take?

Custom medicines can be prepared in a wide variety of formats, including:

• Capsules and mixtures

• Nasal sprays and gels

• Sublingual drops

• Suppositories and pessaries

• Topical creams, ointments, pastes and lotions

This flexibility allows for easier administration and better adherence, especially in children, older adults, or pets.

Top Benefits of Using a Compounding Pharmacy

1. Tailored Medicines, Made for You

Compounded medications are personalised to your exact medical requirements. If you're allergic to certain excipients (e.g. lactose, alcohol, preservatives), a compounding pharmacist can prepare a formula that avoids those ingredients altogether.

2. Inclusive Treatment Options

Whether you're after a vegan-friendly medicine, a discontinued formulation, or a dose not commonly available, compounding allows greater flexibility. 

This makes it an ideal solution for:

• Hormone replacement therapy

• Dermatological treatments

• Pain management

• Paediatric and geriatric care

• Veterinary needs

3. Improved Patient Experience

Compounding pharmacists can improve the taste and palatability of oral medicines by adding flavours—especially helpful for children or sensitive patients. They also collaborate closely with your prescribing doctor to ensure a safe and effective treatment plan.

Why Choose Fresh Therapeutics Compounding Pharmacy as Your Compounding Pharmacy?

At Fresh Therapeutics Compounding Pharmacy, our mission is to improve patient outcomes through personalised pharmaceutical care. We are fully trained, PCCA-affiliated, and operate with state-of-the-art compounding equipment in our Bondi Junction pharmacy.

We specialise in solving common medication challenges, including:

• Allergies to excipients

• Unavailable or discontinued products

• Palatability issues

• Unique dosing requirements

• Medication for children, pets, or sensitive individuals

  
  

Easy Ordering & Fast Turnaround

Ordering your compounded prescription is simple. You can:

• Visit us in-store with your prescription

• Submit your prescription online using our secure form

Most compounded medicines can be prepared within 24 hours, although some may take longer if specific ingredients need to be sourced.

Talk to Our Pharmacists

If you have questions about compounded medications—or want to know if this is the right solution for you or a family member—speak to our friendly and knowledgeable pharmacists.

Visit us in-store or call us on 02 9389 3168.

We’re here to help you get the right medicine, in the right form, at the right time.