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Based in Costa Mesa, California, Harbor Compounding Pharmacy specializes in personalized medications to promote optimal health. Since its founding in the 1990s, Harbor Compounding Pharmacy has provided customized prescriptions to meet individual patients’ unique medical needs. Patients may need custom prescriptions for many reasons, including allergies they may have to standard ingredients, requirements for an unusual dosage, or a need to avoid side effects caused by oral administration. The company voluntarily sought and received accreditation from the Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB), an organization that performs rigorous reviews and inspections of compounding pharmacies in order to validate product quality and safety. In addition to meeting the PCAB’s stringent standards, Harbor Compounding was also accepted as a continuous quality improvement (CQI) partner by Dynalabs, a leader in analytic testing for compounding pharmacies. As a CQI partner, the company undergoes process validation and potency testing to ensure that it provides the highest quality medications. More information on the pharmacy is available on its website: www.harborcompounding.com.

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Sterile Compounding Delivers Precise Formulas for Individual Patients

Specializing in tailored medications for individual patients, Harbor Compounding Pharmacy has developed strong relationships with health providers across the United States. When required, Harbor Compounding Pharmacy can prepare prescriptions in sterile environments using advanced equipment and techniques. Specially trained pharmaceutical professionals and strict quality assurance processes help ensure the quality and safety of sterile compounds. To prepare sterile compounds, pharmacy professionals work in a clean, safe environment and wear protective gear to prevent contamination of the medications. As an added measure of safety, sterile compounds may undergo multiple checks by pharmacists to ensure accuracy of the formula. Pharmacists and technicians who prepare sterile compounds need detailed knowledge of the medication, along with deep understanding of each patient's specific needs, so that they can select the best ingredients. To meet a wide range of patient requirements, pharmacists may prepare sterile compounds as injectable, oral, or intravenous medications or in other delivery formats. By requesting a sterile compounded prescription, health-care practitioners can make sure patients receive the precise medication they need.