U.S. Compounding Pharmacies Market, by Product Type (Oral, Topical, Rectal ,Parenteral, Nasal, and Ophthalmic), by Therapeutic Area (Pain Management, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT),Dermatology and Specialty Drugs), and by Application (Pediatric, Adults, Geriatrics and Veterinary) - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2022 - 2030
A pharmacy that is operated by a licensed pharmacist, licensed physician or a person under the guidance of a licensed pharmacist is called compounding pharmacy. The process of combining, blending, or modifying substances to make a treatment specific to the requirements of a certain patient is known as drug compounding. Compounding is the process of combining two or more medications. These medications are not FDA-approved. Compounding pharmacists can combine medications to create liquids with a specific flavor, topical creams, transdermal gels, suppositories, or other dosage forms that are suitable for the individual needs of their patients. Making copies of pharmaceuticals that are already in market is not considered compounding because it is against the law to do so.
When a medication is traditionally compounded, it is prepared to the prescriber's exact specifications and given directly to the patient in accordance with a valid prescription for that person. A pharmacist who has been granted licensure by a state board of pharmacy does or oversees the compounding of pharmaceuticals. State pharmacy boards oversee the practice of compounding. All pharmacists and pharmacies engaged in compounding are subject to regulation by both federal and state authorities, with the exception of community and hospital compounding pharmacists who are permitted exemptions from the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of 1938 if they comply with the regulations set forth in Section 503A.
Market Dynamics
Increasing geriatric population is expected to drive market growth over the forecast period. For instance, according to data published in February 2022, on International Association for the Study of Pain, in the U.S., in 2021, about 50 million elder patients were suffering from chronic pain.
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