Advancing Men’s Health: The Vital Role of Compounded Therapies
June is Men’s Health Month – a time to raise awareness about the unique health challenges men face throughout their lives. It’s a time for both healthcare providers and patients to engage in proactive discussions about personalized care. Northwest Compounders specializes in custom-compounded medications that support men’s health—from hormone replacement therapy to peptides and beyond. […]
Our Commitment to Excellence: Northwest Compounders Undergoes Voluntary Gates Healthcare Associates Inspection
At Northwest Compounders, our mission has always been to provide the highest quality compounded medications with dedication to patient safety. To further demonstrate this commitment and our proactive approach to regulatory compliance, we recently completed a comprehensive, voluntary inspection with Gates Healthcare Associates. This review of our operations reflects our belief that continuous improvement and […]
Treatment for Feline Infectious Peritonitis (“FIP”): GS-441524
What is FIP? Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) is a severe and often fatal viral disease caused by feline coronavirus. The inflammation caused by FIP predominantly affects critical organs such as the liver, kidneys, and brain, but can also damage other areas like the eyes and intestines. FIP is considered one of the most devastating diseases […]
Choosing a Compounding Pharmacy
Choosing a compounding pharmacy is an important decision that can significantly impact your health or the health of your pet. Unlike traditional pharmacies, compounding pharmacies provide customized medications designed to meet an individual patient’s needs. Order fulfillment at a compounding pharmacy is much more involved than order fulfillment at a regular pharmacy, which is why […]
Northwest Compounders Director of Sterile Operations Achieves Board Certification in Sterile Compounding
Northwest Compounders is excited to highlight a recent achievement of our Director of Sterile Operations, Sam Llona, PharmD, BCSCP. Sam was just awarded a board certification in sterile compounding from the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. Achieving board certification in sterile compounding signifies a commitment to excellence and proficiency in this vital healthcare discipline. The meticulous […]
Northwest Compounders Achieves PCAB Accreditation
As of June 2023, Northwest Compounders is officially accredited by the Accreditation Commission of Health Care (ACHC) for sterile and non-sterile compounding under their PCAB (Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board) program.
The FDA’s GFI #256 Implementation Date is Approaching, Here is What You Need to Know
We have been closely monitoring the development of GFI #256 since its announcement last year and would like to provide all of our partners with an up-to-date overview of what this means for the veterinary industry.
A Critical Update on the FDA’s GFI #256: Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Drug Substances
A new draft guidance from the FDA that would shape the way compounded medicines are produced and prescribed for animals hit the stage back in 2019.
Northwest Compounders Accelerates Growth with Major New Production Facility
The state-of-the-art facility features a 5,000-square-foot compounding lab that will enable the company to significantly expand operations.
Not Just an Ordinary Pharmacy Student Internship: Northwest Compounders’ Pharmacy Student Internship Program
We are grateful for the opportunity to educate the next generation of pharmacists in compounding.
