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The Apothecary Pharmacy, TAP

Customized medications, tailored to your needs.

503A Pharmacy

What 503A compounding means

The section of federal law that governs traditional pharmacy compounding. Medications are prepared one prescription at a time, formulated for the patient your provider is treating.

What we can customize
  • Strength tailored to the clinical situation
  • Dosage form chosen for the patient
  • Custom ingredient selection
  • Flavor options for ease of administration
  • Sterile and non-sterile preparations
  • Patient-specific labeling and instructions
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Patient-specific preparation

Made for the patient named on the prescription.

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USP <795> & <797>

Non-sterile and sterile compounding protocols.

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Texas State Board oversight

Licensed and inspected by the state pharmacy board.

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Documented batch records

Every preparation is documented and traceable.

Capabilities

Compounding pharmacy services

The compounding capabilities our pharmacy supports, prepared for individual patients pursuant to a valid prescription.

Sterile Compounding
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Sterile Compounding

Injectables and other sterile preparations made in our licensed 503A cleanroom under USP <797> standards.

Non-Sterile Compounding
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Non-Sterile Compounding

Capsules, creams, oral suspensions, and topicals prepared to USP <795> standards.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Bioidentical and conventional hormone formulations prepared to a provider's prescription for men and women.

Peptide Formulations
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Peptide Formulations

Compounded peptide preparations dispensed only pursuant to a valid prescription for the individual patient.

Pain Management Formulations
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Pain Management Formulations

Topical and oral pain compounds prepared to a provider's exact prescription for individualized therapy.

Dermatology Preparations
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Dermatology Preparations

Topical formulations for acne, rosacea, melasma, and other prescribed dermatologic conditions.

Pediatric Compounding
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Pediatric Compounding

Child-friendly suspensions, flavored liquids, and dye-free options dosed for pediatric prescriptions.

Veterinary Compounding
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Veterinary Compounding

Custom strengths, dosage forms, and flavors that make pet medications easier to administer.

Let's talk about your compounded option

Every prescription we prepare is personal. Connect with our pharmacists, or have your provider reach out, and we'll craft a formulation around your needs, your provider's direction, and the clinical care you deserve.

Dosage Forms

Flexible formats for individualized therapy

From topical preparations to oral and sterile options, our pharmacy offers a wide variety of dosage forms to support provider-directed care.

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Available formats
503A
Sterile & non-sterile licensed
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Capsules

Hard-shell oral capsules filled to a precise patient-specific strength.

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Suspensions

Liquid oral preparations dosed by milliliter, often flavored for ease of administration.

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Troches

Slow-dissolving lozenges absorbed through the oral mucosa.

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Creams

Smooth, spreadable emulsion bases for topical therapies applied to the skin.

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Ointments

Occlusive topical bases that hold actives against the skin for longer.

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Transdermal Gels

Quick-drying gels formulated to deliver actives through the skin into systemic circulation.

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Suppositories

Rectal or vaginal forms for systemic or localized delivery.

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Sterile Injectables

Injectable solutions for IV, IM, or SC routes, prepared in our USP <797> cleanroom.

The Process

How a compound comes together

Every compounded prescription follows the same path through our pharmacy, from your provider's order to your hand.

  1. 01

    Provider Prescribes

    Your licensed provider writes a prescription that specifies the ingredients, strength, dosage form, and any patient-specific notes.

  2. 02

    Pharmacist Reviews

    Our pharmacists verify the prescription, source the ingredients, and confirm any clinical considerations before preparation begins.

  3. 03

    Compound Is Prepared

    Compounding follows USP standards, in our cleanroom for sterile preparations and our compounding lab for non-sterile prescriptions.

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    Quality Check & Dispense

    Each prescription is verified against the order, documented, and dispensed with administration guidance for the patient.

For Clinics

Supporting customized treatment options with your clinic.

The Apothecary works with medical providers and clinics to support customized treatment options for their patients. Our pharmacists communicate directly with prescribers to ensure smooth, accurate execution of your treatment plan.

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    Patient-specific formulations

    Each compound is prepared for the individual patient on the prescription, tailored to the clinical situation your provider is treating.

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    Direct provider collaboration

    Our pharmacists communicate directly with prescribers to confirm strengths, vehicles, and clinical considerations before preparation.

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    Responsive turnaround

    Preparation and dispensing scheduled to keep patient treatment plans on track.

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    Local delivery to clinics

    Delivery to clinics inside our service area, coordinated around your in-office workflow.