Veterinary Medications
Compounded Medications for Pets
When a commercial product doesn't fit your animal, your veterinarian can prescribe a compounded medication. We prepare it for one animal, from your veterinarian's prescription.
Call a pharmacist: 424-228-1049
When It's Prescribed
Why a Veterinarian May Prescribe a Compound
Your veterinarian decides whether a compounded medication fits your animal, and writes the medication, strength, form and directions on the prescription.
A different form
Your veterinarian may order a liquid, capsule, chewable or topical form when the animal can't take the commercial one.
A strength that isn't made
Your veterinarian sets the strength on the prescription. We prepare the strength written.
Flavoring, when allowed
Flavoring can be added when your veterinarian allows it. We check every flavoring against the prescription.
Leaving out an ingredient
Your veterinarian may ask us to leave out a dye, sweetener or other ingredient the animal should avoid.
Discontinued or backordered products
When a product is unavailable, your veterinarian may prescribe a compounded version. Call us to ask whether we can prepare it.
Not FDA-approved
Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. We prepare each one under USP <795> for one animal.
Dosage Forms
Forms a Veterinarian May Prescribe
Not every medication works in every form. Your veterinarian chooses the form, and we will tell you if a form isn't available for a prescription.
Oral forms
- Oral liquids
A measured liquid given by oral syringe or as your veterinarian directs
- Capsules
A set dose in a capsule
- Chewables
The dose in a chewable base
Topical forms
- Transdermal gels
A gel applied to the skin, often the inner ear, when your veterinarian orders it
- Creams and ointments
Applied to the skin where your veterinarian directs
- Ear preparations
Drops or ointments for use in the ear
Collaboration
Working With Your Veterinarian
Your veterinarian examines your pet and decides the treatment. Our pharmacists prepare what the veterinarian prescribes and call the veterinarian if a prescription needs clarifying.
Every veterinary compound needs a prescription from a licensed veterinarian who has examined your pet. Questions about how your pet is responding go to your veterinarian.
How it works:
- Your veterinarian sends the prescription by phone, fax or e-prescribing
- A pharmacist reviews it and calls your veterinarian with any questions
- We prepare the medication under USP <795>, most often in one to two business days
- We label it with your veterinarian's directions and explain how to give and store it
- Pick up at our West LA pharmacy, or we deliver or ship within California
Get Started
Ask Your Veterinarian
Your veterinarian can send a prescription to Generation Pharmacy. Store your pet's medication as the label says, out of reach of children and other animals. If it is a controlled substance, keep it secure, don't share it, and ask us how to dispose of any that is left over.
Call a pharmacist: 424-228-1049