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Compounding

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  • Overview

What is Compounding?

Specialized pharmacy compounding is the art and science of preparing personalized medications to meet an individual patient’s specific needs. For athletes, this can include custom-formulated topicals, adjusted dosages, or allergen-free ingredients—all crafted to enhance performance, support recovery, and ensure regulatory compliance.

SportPharm™ has been compounding for elite athletes, clinics, and teams since 1994, making us one of the most experienced names in the field of performance-driven pharmaceutical care.

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What’s the process for specialized compounding?

Receive the prescription

  • The pharmacist evaluates clinical appropriateness, dosing, drug interactions, patient allergies, and therapeutic goals.

  • Ensures compliance with athlete-specific regulations from governing bodies such as WADA, USADA, or other relevant professional leagues.

  • Flags any ingredients that may be prohibited, require a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE), or necessitate documentation for anti-doping compliance.

Compound the prescription

  • Trained compounders prepare the medication using USP-compliant techniques and ingredients
  • Labelling includes beyond-use date (BUD), storage conditions, lot numbers
  • Pharmacist performs a final verification for accuracy, quality, documentation, and labeling

Package and ship the medication

  • Product is packed according to storage needs (refrigeration, light protection, tamper-evidence)
  • Patient education materials are included
  • Typically arrives within 3 business days after compounding
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What Our Athletes Say

As a competitive triathlete, I’m always cautious about what goes into my body—one wrong ingredient could jeopardize years of training. SportPharm took the guesswork out of my recovery. They compounded a custom topical pain cream that helped manage inflammation without triggering any banned substance concerns. The pharmacist even reviewed it against the WADA list and coordinated with my doctor. Fast delivery, clean sport assurance, and a team that truly gets the athlete mindset—SportPharm is now a key part of my training team

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Lara Kraford
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Frequently Asked
Questions

What to Expect With Specialized Compounding?

What is compounding, and why would an athlete need it?

Compounding is the custom preparation of medications to meet an individual’s specific needs—such as adjusting dosage forms, removing allergens, or combining ingredients. Athletes often benefit from compounded medications when commercial options are not available, when they require topical pain relief without systemic effects, or when they need hormone-free, stimulant-free, or clean sport–compliant formulations.

Are compounded medications allowed under anti-doping rules?

It depends on the ingredients. Our pharmacists review each compounded formula for compliance with WADA, USADA, NCAA, and other athletic governing bodies. If a component is prohibited, we’ll discuss alternatives or help the athlete and prescriber navigate the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) process if appropriate.

What types of compounded medications are commonly used in sports medicine?

  • Topical pain and anti-inflammatory creams

  • Nasal sprays for allergies or EIB

  • Customized electrolyte or recovery formulas

  • Scar treatment or dermatologic preparations

  • Medications tailored for GI issues, sleep, or hormone support (if permitted)

How do I know a compounded product is safe and effective?

We follow strict quality standards, including USP // compliance, batch documentation, and pharmacist verification. Every compound is prepared using pharmaceutical-grade ingredients in a licensed facility. Our team also assesses each formulation for clinical appropriateness, safety, and athletic regulatory compliance.

How quickly can I receive my compounded medication?

Once we receive a complete prescription and verify all necessary details, most compounded products are prepared and shipped within 1–2 business days. Depending on your location, you’ll receive your medication in 1–3 days. We also offer expedited shipping or local courier delivery when time is critical—like before a big game or travel.

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