Compounding

Veterinary Compounding

Customized medication solutions prepared by Vital Rx Pharmacy to meet the individual needs of veterinary patients when an appropriate commercially available product may not meet the prescription requirements.

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Compounded medications are customized for individual animals and are not necessarily Health Canada-authorized products. Availability depends on the prescription and professional assessment. A valid veterinary prescription is required.

What to know about compounding

Customized for an individual animal

Compounding is performed by Vital Rx Pharmacy, an Ontario-accredited pharmacy. Each preparation is customized for an individual animal pursuant to a valid prescription. Compounded medications are not necessarily Health Canada-authorized products.

Why a veterinarian may prescribe one

Your veterinarian decides whether a customized preparation is appropriate. Examples of what may be prescribed:

Different dosage forms
Specific strengths
Alternative administration formats
Flavoured preparations
Formulations for animals that are difficult to medicate

Availability

Availability depends on the prescription and professional assessment by the Vital Rx pharmacy team. Ask your veterinarian whether a customized preparation is appropriate for your pet.

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Need a customized formulation for your patient?

Veterinarians can send a prescription directly to the Vital Rx pharmacy team.

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