Each of us is unique.

That is why care cannot be the same for everyone.

Age, lifestyle, sensitivities, and the individual needs of each person often require something more than a standard, ready-made product.

In such cases, the answer is compounded medications.

What Are Compounded Medications?

Compounded medications are pharmaceutical or cosmetic preparations that are individually created by a pharmacist in a pharmacy laboratory, based on a medical prescription or a specific patient need.

They are not mass-produced industrial products, but personalized treatments tailored:

• To the appropriate dosage
• To the right dosage form
• With the most suitable ingredients

Compounded medications are officially recognized within pharmaceutical science and comply with strict standards of quality, documentation, and safety.

When Are Compounded Medications Needed?

When dose adjustment is required:

• Children
• Elderly patients
• Patients requring intermediate or very low doses
• Veterinary patients

When adjustment of the dosage form is needed:

• Difficulty swallowing tablets
• Need for topical instead of systemic administration

When there are side effects or intolerances:

• To excipients (e.g. dyes, preservatives, gluten)

When formulation customization is required:

• Combination of active ingredients
• Adjustment of concentrations
• Selection of the appropriate dosage form

For veterinary patients:

• Adjustment based on species and/or body weight
• Difficulty administering existing medications
• Need for specialized dosage forms (e.g. transdermal gels)

When commercial medication is not available:

• In cases of temporary shortage or discontinuation, compounded medications can fill the therapeutic gap, using the same or equivalent active ingredient, according to medical guidance.

At Cocoon Lab

We believe that care should be personal and individualized.

Each of our compounded formulations is created with respect for the uniqueness of every patient, aiming to restore health, balance, and overall well-being.

Written by: Eirini Chondrou