Compounding Supplies A to Z: Useful Tools For Your Compounding Pharmacy

If you're a pharmacist who specializes in compounding, then you know that having the right supplies is essential to your success. That's why Total Pharmacy Supply offers a wide selection of compounding supplies to help you create custom medications for your patients. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of the most useful tools in our inventory. We'll discuss the benefits of each supply and how it can help you streamline your compounding process.

4-in-1 Pharmacy Tool: This all-in-one tool features a foil puncher, cotton remover, pill tweezer, and pill counter. It's a great time-saver for busy pharmacists who need to prepare multiple compounds at once. This tool allows for the handling of pills without direct contact.

Apparel: Compounding can be a messy process, so it's important to dress appropriately. That's why we offer a variety of apparel options, including lab coats, gowns, and gloves. These items will protect your clothes from spills and other messes while you're compounding. We also sell PPE like N95 respirators and safety glasses.

Bottle Adapters and Plugs:These adapters and plugs allow you to convert your standard medicine bottles into a filling device for oral syringes. It makes dispensing safer and easier, with less risk of contamination or spills.

Chemo Kits: Keep your employees protected while preparing chemo prescriptions with our chemo kits. These kits include gloves, gowns, masks, and other PPE to help you stay safe while compounding these medications.

Cylinders, Conicals, and Beakers: These supplies are essential for creating accurate dosage forms. We offer a variety of cylinders, conicals, and beakers in different sizes to meet your needs.

Labels: Labels are essential for identifying the contents of your compounds. Choose labels that are designed specifically for compounding pharmacies to ensure accurate labeling.

Luer-Lock Syringes: Luer-Lock syringes are designed for use with hypodermic needles. They have a locking mechanism that prevents the needle from detaching from the syringe.

Molds: Molds are used to create custom shapes for your compounds. Choose from a variety of mold sizes and shapes to get the perfect fit for your compound. Don't forget your lollipop sucker sticks, too.

Mortar and Pestle Sets: Mortar and pestle sets are essential for grinding or crushing solid medications. We offer glass, porcelain, and wedgewood varieties in various sizes.

Narcotic Cabinet: A narcotic cabinet is essential for the safe storage of controlled substances. It's a must-have for any compounding pharmacy.

Oral Dispensers: Oral dispensers are a great way to dispense liquids and powders for oral administration.

Pill Counters: Pill counters are used to count pills and capsules. We have pill counting trays available as well as more advanced automatic counting equipment.

Reconstitube®: The Reconstitube is a unique device that allows you to quickly and easily reconstitute powdered medications. It's perfect for busy pharmacists who need to prepare large quantities of compounds.

Scoopula: A scoopula is perfect for transferring powders and other small objects. It has a comfortable handle that makes it easy to grip.

Seals for Vials, Bottles, Bags, Syringes, and More: Seals are essential for keeping your compounds fresh and free of contaminants. We offer seals for vials, bottles, bags, syringes, and more.

Spatulas: Spatulas are essential for measuring and transferring powders. We offer stainless steel, silicone, and plastic spatulas.

Also check out the  smartSpatula®, an economical, single-use spatula and stirrer with a double-ended design. The hollow core minimizes heat transfer, eliminating the need for cumbersome mitts when stirring. They are shatterproof, even when used with liquid nitrogen, and resistant to dilute acids and bases.

Sterilization Equipment:Sterilization is an important part of compounding. We offer a variety of sterilization equipment, including autoclaves and UV sterilizers.

Storage Containers: Choose from a variety of storage containers to keep your compounds safe and organized. We offer everything from vials and bottles to bags and boxes.

Stirring Rods: Stirring rods are used to stir liquids and powders. We offer them in glass and plastic.

Thermometers: Thermometers are used to measure the temperature of liquids and powders. We offer refrigerator/freezer thermometers, glass thermometers, and candy thermometers.

Tweezers, Forceps, and Tongs: Tweezers, forceps, and tongs are great for handling pills and capsules.

As you can see, Total Pharmacy Supply offers everything you might need at your compounding pharmacy. With the right tools, you can streamline your compounding process and create accurate, safe, and effective medications for your patients. Contact us today to order the supplies you need to get started.