Tugun Compounding Pharmacy is the largest compounding pharmacy in Queensland and one of the larger facilities in Australia. The Testa family have a long history in pharmaceutical compounding. Tony Testa (Chris’ father) established his first pharmacy in the 1950’s. Tony received his technical training at a time when most prescriptions were compounded and, through his skill and knowledge, maintained the focus on compounding at his various pharmacies. Tony became regarded as the compounding specialist on the Gold Coast. Chris and Tony Testa built a state-of-the-art facility comprising three laboratories and a research, development and training area. Since then the facility has undergone three major upgrades to incorporate growth and advances in technology. Chris is proud of his reputation for quality and service, working closely with all our patients as well as a wide range of healthcare professionals including GPs, specialists, veterinarians, dentists and naturopaths. What is Compounding? How can compounding help? Compounding dates back to the origins of pharmacy, yet its practise has changed over the years. During the 1930’s and 40’s most medication was compounded within the pharmacy. However, with the advent of large scale drug manufacturing in the 1950’s and 60’s compounding rapidly declined and the pharmacist’s role quickly changed from preparing or compounding medication to dispensing manufactured medication. Perfect fit
Sometimes the commercially available solution to a health problem is not the best fit for an individual. The resurgence of interest in compounding is being driven by patients, physicians, and healthcare providers who recognise the importance of tailoring medications to individual requirements. Compounding can assist the entire family including our pets. Ask any of our friendly team or your doctor today about the benefits of personalised compounding. How can compounding help me? Compounding offers patients many benefits. For example, you may:
- experience difficulty taking or responding to commercially available medication.
- be allergic or sensitive to preservatives and dyes.
- have a hard time swallowing a pill, or react adversely to a medicine’s taste.
- have had good results from a medicine which is no longer available. It offers you solutions! we can –
- create medication for you to a specific strength or dosage form
- reformulate the medication leaving out any offending substances
- offer alternative delivery systems via liquids, lozenges, suppositories or sprays
-prepare pleasant flavours, sweeten medications or mask bitter aftertastes
recreate the commercially unavailable medication
- combine multiple medications into a single dosage
Quality assurance
Our team of qualified pharmacists, science graduates and technicians, under direction from pharmacist principal, Chris Testa, have extensive training and expertise in compounding techniques. Tugun Compounding Pharmacy has the knowledge, experience, technology, equipment and facilities to prepare specialised medications, and will collaboratively work with you to design products that are appropriate. At every stage of the compounding process we have experienced pharmacists and technicians checking and rechecking the work to ensure each patient will receive a product to the highest standard.
