Why is compounding important?​

Compounding is important because one size does not fit all, especially when it comes to medicine.

• Ingredient Allergies: The number of patients who suffer from allergies to inactive ingredients in commercial medications continues to grow. We can offer many alternatives to fillers, flavors, sweeteners, and dyes that allow us to avoid problematic inactive ingredients.  

• Dosing: If the specific dose needed for a patient is not commercially available, we can formulate a compound for the exact strength desired.

• Dosage Form: Sometimes a commercially manufactured medication isn't an ideal dosage form to deliver the medicine to a patient. We can compound a large variety of different forms including creams, sublingual tablets, suppositories, suspensions, and even lollipops and popsicles! 

• Flavoring: Some medications taste terrible but sometimes we can mask the bitterness or change the flavor. Ask us about medication flavoring options for you, your child, or your pet today!

• Unique Delivery Forms: Using medications at different body sites can sometimes enhance medication effects or avoid common GI side effects from oral medications.

• Drugs No Longer Available: Some commercially manufactured medications frequently have availability issues. We can often compound the medication if high-quality raw active ingredients are available. 

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Is compounding legal? Is it safe?​

Yes, compounding is both legal and safe! Pharmacy originated with compounding before medications were commercially mass-produced and is still used widely today in medicine. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), compounded prescriptions are both ethical and legal as long as they are prescribed by a licensed practitioner for a specific patient and compounded by a licensed pharmacy. Compounding is additionally regulated by state boards of pharmacy. Compounding is growing in popularity due to increasing patient requests for more personalized medicine and is safer than ever due to advances in technology, quality control and research. Learn more about The Peachy-Keen Difference to see how we ensure patient safety and optimal health outcomes.

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What compounded medications does Peachy-Keen Health + Wellness specialize in?​

We can compound for any field of medicine but we primarily specialize in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, low dose naltrexone, thyroid and adrenal support, dermatology, autoimmune issues, pain management, and pediatric and veterinary medications. Visit our Compounding Specialties page to learn more about other compounding opportunities.

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How do you source your ingredients?​

You have many options to buy groceries from that vary in quality and reliability. Similarly, there are many sourcing options for chemical ingredients. We take pride in ordering top-of-the-line chemicals and ingredients from the best suppliers. Through years of experience and extensive research, we have found a vast difference in quality among chemical suppliers and have identified Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA) as the supplier with the highest standards. That’s why PCCA supplies the vast majority of our ingredients. To learn more about the measures PCCA takes to supply quality ingredients, visit thepccastandard.pccarx.com.

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When will my compounded medication be ready?​

Our team will call to confirm your prescription details before it is compounded and give you an estimated pick up date and time. Most compounded prescriptions will be ready for pick-up or shipment within 24 to 72 hours. ​If you would like to check your compounded prescription status, please call us at (208) 203-1355 and we will happily to tell you when your prescription will be completed. We can also set up your account to send you a text once your prescription has passed our final pharmacist check and is ready for pick-up.

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How can I dispose of unused medications?​

For local disposal, learn more about Idaho's Prescription Drug Disposal Locations.