Functional and integrative medicine practitioners often need a specific dose, an alternative dosage form, or a formulation without common fillers. That's where compounding comes in.
We work with integrative practitioners to prepare medications in the strengths and combinations they prescribe, with particular attention to sensitive patients who can't tolerate standard inactive ingredients.
Naturopathic doctors (NDs) often take a more individualized approach to treatment than standard commercial medications allow for — a specific hormone ratio, a nutrient delivered in a form the body absorbs more readily, or a formulation built around a patient's particular sensitivities. Compounding is how that individualized approach actually gets made.
We regularly prepare bioidentical hormones, nutrient and detoxification support compounds, and dye-free or allergen-free preparations at the direction of naturopathic and other integrative prescribers. Your clinical judgment shapes the prescription; our job is to prepare it accurately, using clean, well-sourced ingredients.
Many standard medications contain dyes, preservatives, corn derivatives, and other excipients that sensitive patients react to. We can compound many preparations without them — using hypoallergenic fillers, clean bases, and careful ingredient sourcing. For patients with mast cell activation syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivities, or complex food allergies, this can matter quite a bit.
Integrative practitioners use compounded preparations across a wide range of clinical applications. A few examples of where we're often asked to prepare:
Pharmaceutical-grade methylene blue in capsule form, compounded as prescribed.
A note on quality: only pharmaceutical-grade methylene blue is appropriate for human use — lab-grade and industrial-grade products may contain heavy metal contaminants. Methylene blue is also an MAOI with drug-interaction potential; our pharmacist reviews every order and can consult with your physician on interactions.
Chelation agents such as DMSA and binders like cholestyramine, compounded as prescribed.
Nystatin and other antimicrobial preparations, along with additional compounds as prescribed by your integrative practitioner. Our pharmacist is available to discuss specific protocol options with prescribers.
All compounded preparations require a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider. Looking for a practitioner? We can suggest experienced integrative prescribers in our network.
Prescribers welcome. Patients welcome. Reach out to discuss compounding options with our pharmacist.
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