Keeping Children’s Specific Needs in Mind
Medication adherence can be a challenge for children and parents alike. Some prescribed medications are made for adults, not children, so the dosage may need to be adjusted for a child’s age and weight. Another common challenge is the finding the right formulation. For example, a child may have a hard time swallowing tablets and capsules that are too big for them, or may just dislike the way a medicine tastes. Our pediatric compounding pharmacy services can help with these challenges by offering: