Custom Compounding
When a standard medication doesn't fit, your prescriber may be able to order one made just for you.
We can prepare, with a prescription:
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A different strength than what's sold
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A different form, like a cream or liquid instead of a pill
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A flavor that may be easier for a child to take
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A formula without an ingredient you can't have, such as a dye you're allergic to
How to start: Ask your doctor, or call us and we'll work with your prescriber.
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. They are prepared for an individual patient when a prescriber decides an FDA-approved medication isn't right for that patient.
Veterinary Compounding for Dogs & Cats in Grosse Pointe Woods
When your dog or cat won't take a pill, or needs a strength that isn't commercially available, your veterinarian may be able to prescribe a medication made just for them. Vets often turn to compounding when a pet refuses pills, needs an in-between dose, or reacts to a dye or filler in the usual product. Your vet sends the prescription to us on Mack Avenue, a short drive from the Grosse Pointes and nearby communities.
Depending on the medication and your vet's order, options can include:
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Flavored liquids, measured with an oral syringe
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Transdermal gels for cats, applied to the inner ear (only for medications your vet confirms are suited to it)
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Capsules sized for small dogs and cats
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Doses measured to your vet's order for your pet's size
Our pharmacists can talk with you and your vet about the best form and a pet-friendly flavor. Have your vet send the prescription, or call (313) 882-0922. We're open 7 days.
A prescription from your veterinarian is required. Compounded animal drugs are not FDA-approved or indexed.
Compounding: Frequently Asked Questions
What is compounding?
Compounding is preparing a medication made just for you when a standard product doesn't fit your needs. That might mean a different strength, a cream or liquid in place of a pill, an added flavor, or a formula made without an ingredient you can't take.
Are compounded medications FDA-approved?
No. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. They're prepared for an individual patient when a prescriber decides that an available FDA-approved medication isn't the right fit.
Do I need a prescription?
Yes, every compounded medication requires a prescription. Talk with your doctor, or call us at (313) 882-0922 and we'll work directly with your prescriber.
How long does it take?
Timing depends on the medication. Call us at (313) 882-0922 and we'll give you an estimate for your prescription.
Does insurance cover compounded medications?
Coverage varies by plan. Call us and we'll gladly check your coverage for you.
Do you compound medications for pets?
Yes. With a prescription from your veterinarian, we can prepare medications for dogs and cats in a form or strength that fits your pet. We serve pet owners across the Grosse Pointes and nearby communities.
Why would my vet prescribe a compounded medication?
Usually because a pet won't take the regular form, needs a dose that isn't made commercially, or reacts to an ingredient like a dye or filler. Ask your vet whether an FDA-approved option fits first.
My cat (or dog) won't take pills. What are the options?
Ask your vet about another form, such as a flavored liquid or, for some cat medications, a gel applied to the ear. Your vet decides what's right for the drug and sends us the prescription.
How do I get a compounded medication for my pet?
Ask your veterinarian to e-prescribe or call it in to Merit Woods Pharmacy, 19325 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236.
Questions? Call (313) 882-0922.