Are Compounded Medicines Safe? A Pharmacist’s Guide to Compounding in Australia

Are Compounded Medicines Safe? A Pharmacist’s Guide to Compounding in Australia

Yes – compounded medicines are legal in Australia, and when prepared by a registered pharmacist under a valid prescription in an AHPRA compliant setting, they are safe. Like any medicine, the quality of the outcome depends on the competence and standards of the people preparing it. Australia’s regulatory framework exists specifically to ensure those standards...

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