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How to write a compound prescription

Please include the following information. We are happy to consult with you regarding your patient’s prescription if you have questions.

• Patient name
• Date of birth
• Best daytime phone number for patient
• Active drug name(s)
• Dose/Strength/Concentration
  (i.e. Oral Tablet, Cream*, Suppository, etc.)
  *Cream Preparations – We are happy to do the math per application; just indicate the dose and we will calculate the concentration.

• Directions for use
• Quantity to dispense
• Number of refills authorized
• Contact information for Prescriber*, Address, Phone, NPI and DEA
  *Prescriber Signature – Please provide an authentic prescriber signature for all controlled substances. Stamps and electronic signatures faxed in are not considered valid by the DEA.

Transdermal Gel Patient Information – 3ML Syringes

Instructions

1. Remove cap from end of syringe.
2. Gently depress plunger so the rubber stopper moves one small line in the syringe to dispense the prescribed amount of gel on to gloved finger (0.1ML = one small line on the syringe).
3. Spread gel evenly over hairless skin of inner ear pinna. Do not push gel down into ear canal.
4. Rub in well.
5. Replace storage cap on end of syringe.

Tips

• Storage: store at room temperature and out of reach of children
• Do not use a cotton swab to apply as the gel will adhere to the cotton and not the pet's skin.
• Do not use after expiration date
• If gel gets on your skin, wash area with soap and water.
• If build up of gel occurs in the ear, wipe away with a damp cotton ball

Transdermal Gel Patient Information – 1ML Syringes

Instructions

1. Remove cap from end of syringe.
2. Gently depress plunger to squeeze out prescribed amount of gel on to gloved finger.
3. Spread gel evenly over hairless skin of inner ear pinna. Do not push gel down into ear canal.
4. Rub in well.
5. Replace storage cap on end of syringe.

Tips

• Storage: store at room temperature and out of reach of children
• Do not use a cotton swab to apply as the gel will adhere to the cotton and not the pet's skin.
• Do not use after expiration date
• If gel gets on your skin, wash area with soap and water.
• If build up of gel occurs in the ear, wipe away with a damp cotton ball

M-Pen Transdermal Gel Dosing Instructions

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Oral Suspension/ Adapt-A-Cap Patient Instructions

1. Replace white cap on prescription bottle (child resistant) with blue adapt-a-cap (NOT child resistant). Press down and twist clockwise until tight.
2. Fit oral syringe tip into the blue cap orifice and invert assembly.
3. Draw out the prescribed dose into the dispensing syringe by pulling back on the white plunger.
4. Invert assembly again so it is right side up. Liquid will not drain out of syringe! Grasping the dispensing syringe by the barrel (NOT the plunger), quickly remove the syringe.
5. Close snap cap to seal bottle and store as indicated. You may also store with the dispensing syringe inserted in the orifice, but be careful when the bottle is shaken.

Hormone Therapy Pump

Easily and accurately dose medication:
Reference prescription bottle for your individual number of pumps. Pump directly to the inside of one arm and completely rub-in with the other inside arm. Or to avoid the possibility of transferring medication to loved ones, apply to the inside of thighs then wash hands.

Description:
The new portfolio of MD® Dispensers was engineered for accuracy with a professional structure, yet designed to convey a cosmetic appeal. The MD® Dispenser will maintain the integrity of a formulation, allowing users to dose preparations easily and accurately. The first of its kind on the market, this dispenser features a UV resistant view window for added convenience.

Actuator Pump is sold separately for added flexibility of metered dosing options.

Features:

• Airless dispensing
• Metered dispensed volume
• Excellent evacuation
• Minimal priming required
• UV-resistant
• Protection from oxidization
• Hygienic use, no bacterial contamination
• Latex-, BPA- and PVC-Free

Tips on Prescribing HRT

Tips on prescribing HRT

Oral Suspension / Patient Instructions

1. Remove white cap (child resistant) from prescription bottle using a counter- clockwise twisting motion with gentle downward pressure.
2. Fit oral syringe TIP into the white port orifice and invert assembly.
3. Draw out the prescribed dose into the dispensing syringe by pulling back on the white plunger.
4. Invert assembly again so it is right side up. Liquid will not drain out of syringe! Grasping the dispensing syringe by the barrel (NOT the plunger), quickly remove the syringe.
5. Administer dose to patient and replace white child resistant cap to seal bottle and store as indicated.
6. Please call the pharmacy with any questions.