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Caffeine Citrate 10 mg/mL Oral Liquid 4/19/2013

This formulation is equivalent to 5 mg/mL anhydrous caffeine.

Betamethasone Valerate 0.1% and Neomycin Sulfate 0.6% Gel-Cream 3/20/2013

The neomycin sulfate quantity may need adjustment based upon the assay of the specific lot.

Lisinopril 1 mg/mL Oral Liquid 2/20/2013

A liquid dosage form usually is necessary for infants and young children requiring this drug.


Gabapentin 100 mg/mL Oral Suspension 1/23/2013

This preparation has been used to treat seizures, chronic pain, bipolar disorder, and social phobia.


Spironolactone, Niacinamide, and Cimetidine Acne Gel 12/19/2012

Keep this preparation away from heat and flame.


Benzocaine 2% and Vitamins A and D Ointment 11/20/2012

Although similar to a formerly available commercial product, this preparation contains no cod liver oil.

Neomycin Sulfate 25 mg/mL Oral Solution 10/19/2012

This compound may be used for bowel preparation before abdominal surgery and selectively for digestive-tract problems in ICU patients.

Losartan Potassium 2.5 mg/mL Oral Suspension 9/19/2012

This preparation is also suitable for use in children aged 6 years and older.

Fentanyl 50 mcg/mL Injection 8/21/2012

This high-risk preparation is suitable for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pain.

Testosterone 1 mg Troches 7/18/2012

This preparation may be used to treat hormonal problems in both men and women.

Methoxsalen 1% Topical Lotion 6/20/2012

This potent preparation should be applied by a physician, not by a patient or caregiver.

Tadalafil 5 mg/mL Oral Suspension 5/22/2012

This preparation is suitable for patients who cannot swallow the solid oral form.


Ondansetron 2 mg/mL Injection, Unpreserved 4/23/2012

This preparation is used as an antiemetic.

Diazepam 5 mg/mL Injection 3/20/2012

Since there is currently a shortage, this product may be compounded to meet patients’ needs.

Thalidomide 20 mg/mL Oral Suspension 2/17/2012

This drug is approved with restricted distribution for certain cases of erythema nodosum leprosum and multiple myeloma.

Estradiol 5 mg/g Microemulsion 1/20/2012

This delivery system utilizes a new dosage form.

Nifedipine 160 mg/mL in Pluronic Lecithin Organogel 12/20/2011

This topical preparation may be used to treat Raynaud’s phenomenon and progressive diabetic foot ulcers.

Amikacin 250 mg/mL Injection 11/16/2011

This semisynthetic aminoglycoside antibiotic is presently in short supply.

Oxycodone Hydrochloride 1 mg/mL Oral Liquid 10/19/2011

Product shortages and lack of availability may render it necessary for the pharmacist to compound a suitable alternative.

L-Cysteine Hydrochloride 50 mg/mL Injection 9/20/2011

This formulation can be compounded for use until the manufactured product—recently in short supply—is readily available.
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