Choosing between Sterile Compounding vs Non-Sterile Compounding

Compounding medications is an important responsibility of a pharmacist. Pharmacists follow a method of compounding medications for both sterile and non-sterile techniques. Let’s try to differentiate sterile and non-sterile compounding.

 

Sterile compounding aims to create a medication in a virus and bacteria-free environment. It aims to eliminate the risks of potentially infectious microorganisms to contaminate the medications. This type of compounding is used for medications that will be administered either through an IV, injection, or directly into the eyes. Administering medications through these routes all have a very high risk of causing infection, and using sterile compounding techniques will help to significantly reduce the risk of infection.

 

Non-sterile compounding involves creating a medication in a clean environment but does not require the environment to be completely free from all microorganisms. This type of compounding is used for medications that will be taken orally, such as pills and liquids that are swallowed by the patient. It is also used for medications that are administered topically, such as ointments that are rubbed onto the skin. These medications that are taken orally have a much lower risk of causing infections compared to the medications injected into the body. That’s why these medications do not need to be compounded using sterile techniques.

 

Now that we have differentiated sterile and non-sterile compounding, you might wonder who offers these techniques in Fort Myers. At MyerLee Pharmacy, we have an established reputation with doctors and patients in Southwest Florida for our state-of-the-art compounding practices. Our pharmacy offers sterile compounded injectable medications, oral medications, sublingual medications, topical medications, and suppositories – to list a few.

 

Injectables, as well as some other compounded medications, must be sterile, have limited endotoxins and must meet labeled potency. Particularly with injectable medication, if the medicine does not meet these specifications, usage may lead to infections and other more severe complications.

 

To prevent this risk, our highly-trained pharmacy staff works in our specially designed facility with state-of-the-art sterile equipment, quality assurance program, and adheres to policies and procedures. At MyerLee Pharmacy, we exceed these standards to provide the best and safest medication to our customers. MyerLee Pharmacy has the experience and expertise in compounding sterile products that you can rely on. Contact MyerLee Pharmacy for your sterile and non-sterile compounding needs today! Call 239-482-3022 for your prescription transfer!

How to Care for your Eyes

Common eye problems include blurred vision, halos, blind spots, and floaters. Blurred vision refers to the loss of sharpness of vision and not being able to see small details. Blind spots, called scotomas, are dark "holes" in the visual field in which nothing can be seen. Floaters are small bits of protein or other material that drift in the clear gel-like part of the eye. These problems can be from damage to the eye itself, a condition of the body like aging or diabetes, or a medicine.

That’s why it is important to see your eye healthcare professional regularly to help avoid or reduce vision problems. Or, you can also do these to protect your eyesight.

1. Find out if you are at higher risk for eye diseases and be aware of your family's health history.
2. Get regular eye exams to maintain your eye health and good vision.
3. Have regular physical exams to check for diabetes and high blood pressure. If left untreated, these diseases can cause eye problems.
4. Look for warning signs of changes in your vision. If you start noticing changes in your vision, see your eye doctor immediately.
5. Exercise more frequently. Yes, exercise helps!
6. When outdoors during daytime, always wear sunglasses that shield your eyes from 100 percent of the sun's harmful ultraviolet rays.
7. Numerous studies have shown that antioxidants can possibly reduce the risk of cataracts. That’s why it is important to eat a healthy and balanced diet.

With these said, always seek the help of an eye specialist. And if it happens that there are some problems with your eyesight, eye specialists usually suggest custom compounding for many ophthalmology medications.

Common ophthalmic sterile compounds:

• Vancomycin & Tobramycin drops for serious eye infection(s)
• Prepare patient specific ophthalmic solutions used in surgery eye centers
• Chemo preparation for eye surgery centers
• Amphotericin Injectables
•  Ceftazidime & Vancomycin Injectables

Where do you get these? Here in Cape Coral and in Naples, Myerlee Pharmacy is your best compounding pharmacy! Myerlee Pharmacy has a certified ISO Class 7 clean room to formulate each compound to your specific needs. We only provide high-quality medicines just for you! For your ophthalmic compounding needs in Cape Coral and Naples, call Myerlee Pharmacy at 239-482-3022 today!