Compounded medication

Compounded medications are custom-made to meet your individual needs when commercially available options are not suitable. Your doctor may prescribe compounded medications for:

• Specific dosages or formulations not readily available  

• Alternative dosage forms such as liquid, gel, or capsules  

• Addressing allergies or ingredient sensitivities  

Our pharmacists work closely with your healthcare provider to ensure the medication meets your needs.

If you require a specific dosage, alternative formulation, or have ingredient sensitivities, your healthcare provider may prescribe a compounded medication. 

At Slade Pharmacy, we prepare a wide range of high-quality compounded medications. Some compounded medications are supplied as a sterile product and are compounded in Richmond, Victoria. Each compounded medication is prepared under stringent quality standards to meet your specific health requirements. If you have specific needs, our pharmacists are available to provide more information and discuss your options.

Compounded medications may be a higher cost than off-the-shelf alternatives because they are individually prepared to meet specific patient needs. The cost is influenced by several factors, including: 

• The complexity of preparation and specialised formulation requirements 
• The need for sterile environments and strict quality control measures 
• The sourcing of high-quality raw materials 
• Each medication being custom-made rather than mass-produced 

If you have any concerns about the cost of your medication, our pharmacists are happy to discuss available options with you. 

Our state-of-the-art sterile compounding pharmacy in Richmond, Victoria specialises in preparing eye drops, erectile dysfunction (ED) and IVF medications and veterinary products. Our compounding pharmacy in New Town, Tasmania prepares general compounded products such as creams, oral capsules, hormone preparations and eye drops. 

We comply with the Pharmacy Board of Australia guidelines, adhering to PIC/S PE-010 standards, and verified by an external NATA-approved certifier on a regular basis. 

We regularly test our medications to ensure potency, sterility, and preservative effectiveness throughout their shelf life. 

Due to the personalised nature and stringent preparation requirements, compounded medications may be more expensive than standard medications. Pricing depends on formulation complexity and ingredient availability. 

Yes, medications can be collected from selected locations in Victoria and Tasmania. Delivery options are also available Australia-wide. 

Orders from Richmond can be placed online via our secure order form. New Town orders can be placed via phone at 03 6286 0001 or  email [email protected].  

Yes, we provide express delivery Australia-wide from our Richmond compounding pharmacy. Orders from Richmond can be placed via our secure online order form.