Giving your pet medication shouldn’t be the hardest part of treatment.
Difficult to administer
A different dosage form may be easier for the pet owner to give correctly.
The strength isn’t available
The veterinarian may prescribe a strength based on the animal’s size and specific needs.
The tablet is too large
When appropriate, your veterinarian may prescribe a smaller capsule, liquid, or another suitable dosage form.
Your pet refuses the medication
An appropriate flavor or dosage form may make certain prescriptions easier to give.
An ingredient needs to be avoided
A compounded preparation may omit certain dyes, flavors, fillers, or other inactive ingredients when prescribed.
The medication is unavailable
Your veterinarian may consider compounding when an appropriate manufactured medication has been discontinued or is otherwise unavailable.
Warren’s Drug Store provides veterinary compounding services from our pharmacy in Mebane, NC. We work with veterinarians to prepare patient-specific medications for dogs, cats, and other companion animals when an appropriate commercially available medication does not meet the prescribed need. Depending on the prescription, this may include a customized strength, dosage form, flavor, or selection of inactive ingredients.
Sometimes the right flavor makes all the difference.
When appropriate for the medication and your pet, a veterinarian may prescribe a flavored compounded preparation that is easier to administer.
- Chicken
- Beef
- Fish
- Liver
- Peanut Butter
Flavor options vary by medication, species, and prescription. Our compounding team will help confirm which options are appropriate for your pet’s prescribed medication.
Veterinary prescriptions we commonly prepare.
- Thyroid medications
- Seizure medications
- Pain management prescriptions
- Anxiety and behavioral medications
- Gastrointestinal medications
- Dermatology preparations
- Ear medications
- Heart medications
- Urinary and bladder medications
- Hormone-related prescriptions
- Customized oral liquids and capsules
- Flavored veterinary medications
- Transdermal preparations
- Medications for dogs
- Medications for cats
- Prescriptions for other companion animals
What to expect.
- Speak with your veterinarian
Your veterinarian determines whether a compounded medication may be appropriate. - The veterinarian sends the prescription
The prescription is sent directly to Warren’s compounding team. - We review and prepare it
Our pharmacy team confirms the prescribed strength, dosage form, flavor, and necessary details. - We contact you
We let you know when the medication is ready and explain pickup or available delivery options. - Give the medication as directed
Follow the veterinarian’s dosing instructions and contact the veterinarian with concerns about your pet’s response.
Frequently Asked Questions
Veterinary compounding can be unfamiliar if you have never filled a customized prescription for a pet before. Warren’s Drug Store works with veterinarians and pet owners to make the prescription, preparation, pickup, and medication-use process as clear as possible.
Does my pet need a prescription for a compounded medication?
Yes. Compounded veterinary medications are prepared based on a prescription from a licensed veterinarian for an individual animal.
Can Warren’s communicate directly with my veterinarian?
Yes. Our pharmacy team can work directly with your veterinarian when questions arise about the prescribed strength, dosage form, flavor, ingredients, or other prescription details.
What types of pets can receive compounded medications?
Compounded prescriptions may be prepared for a variety of animal patients when prescribed by a veterinarian and appropriate for the individual animal. Call our compounding team if you have questions about a specific species or prescription.
How long does a veterinary compounded prescription take to prepare?
Preparation time depends on the medication, dosage form, ingredients, and prescription. Because compounded medications are prepared specifically for the individual animal, they may take longer than a standard prescription. Our team will provide an expected completion time after reviewing the prescription.
Can you add flavor to my pet’s medication?
We use FlavorRx supplements to enhance your pets medication.
You can add a variety of flavors to your pet’s medications; the most common are chicken, tuna, beef, or marshmallow.
We will work with you to ensure your pet enjoys taking their medication.