About Compounding - Manly Village Compounding Pharmacy

Compounding pharmacies make customised medications to meet the needs of each individual. Manly Village Pharmacy is dedicated to helping physicians and patients pursue more positive therapeutic outcomes and are proud to:

Use the highest quality ingredients available. Our ingredients come from the U.S.A. and each batch is tested to ensure the ingredient is purely as stated on the label
Prepare medications which are commerically unavailable, reformulated and/or preservative and dye-free.
Individualise dosage forms and delivery systems including creams, immediate or sustained release capsules , sublingual troches, pessaries, drops and suspensions.
Have an extensive inventory of certified and pharmaceutical grade ingredients, access to over 10 000 formulations, and equipment to meet almost any compounding requirements.
Work in our onsite laboratory inside our pharmacy located in Manly on the bayside.

Restoring Hormonal Balance

Bio-Identical hormones are chemically identical to those that the body naturally produces.

Pain Medication

PEA is an abbreviation for palmitoylethanolamide which is involved in pain and inflammation.

Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin in a family of compounds that includes vitamins D1, D2, and D3.

Treatments for Sleep

Getting a good night sleep is essential for mental health and physical well-being.

Hashimoto’s Disease

Hashimoto’s disease is an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid gland.

Veterinary Treatments

Our compounding pharmacy is not just for humans, but for animals of all shapes and sizes.

Compounding FAQs

What kind of prescriptions can be compounded?

Almost any medication can be compounded if the raw ingredients are available. Medications can be compounded in any form for example:

Transdermal or topical creams, ointments and gels
Sublingual troches
Capsules (immediate or sustained release)
Suspensions or drops
Pessaries

Compounded medications are suitable for everyone – infants, children, adults, elderly, and even animals (veterinary needs).

Are bio-identical hormones safe?

Bio-identical hormones have the same molecular structure as the hormones that our body naturally produces. They are extracted from wild yams and soybeans, and are a logical alternative to traditional hormone-replacement therapies (HRT). Unlike synthetic hormones, these hormones are recognised by the human body as natural hormones, and for this reason they are considered ‘bio-identical’ and therefore a safer alternative to traditional HRT treatments.

How long does it take for compounded medications to be made?

Due to the individualised and customised nature of compounding, we do not prepare compounding medications in advance. Therefore, compounding prescriptions usually require 2 working days to prepare.

Considering this, certain conditions such as threatened miscarriages or first time use of omeprazole in infants are considered urgent and we will do our best to prepare the medication as soon as possible.

How much will my compounded medication cost?

Most compounded prescriptions are not covered by the PBS and are therefore private prescriptions. The cost of each prescription depends in what ingredients are required and the quantity of the medication, therefore the price will vary from patient to patient.

Do I need to get a blood test to check my hormone levels?

It is preferable to get a saliva test as the results are more accurate – however, blood tests are satisfactorily used by most doctors to obtain hormone levels.

A customised prescription is written based on the results of these tests, so it is recommended to repeat these tests every 2 months or so to ensure the right hormones and strengths are used according to the patient’s hormone levels.

Can my GP prescribe bio-identical hormone therapies?

Your GP can prescribe BHRT, however, hormones are understandably a very complicated area, and some doctors will prefer to refer you to a more specialised doctor.

However, if your GP is interested in initiating your BHRT therapy and is unsure of how to write the prescription, our trained compounding pharmacists are more than happy to work with you and your doctor to initiate and maintain your BHRT therapy. Our pharmacy also has a practitioner who can write requests for saliva testing if required.