Definition of Pharmacy, compounding Pharmacy, compounding: A
place that both makes and sells prescription medications. A
compounding pharmacy can often concoct drug formulas that are
specially tailored to patients (for example, liquid versions of
medications that are normally available only in pill form for
patients who cannot swallow pills). Last Editorial Review:
3/19/2012 Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List
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