Personalized Medicine at Gilmore Pharmacy

Personalized Medications Designed Around You

At Gilmore Pharmacy in Burnaby, we provide professional compounding services to create medications tailored specifically to your individual health needs. When commercially available medications do not offer the right dosage, formulation, or ingredient profile, our pharmacists can prepare customized solutions based on your healthcare provider’s prescription.

Compounding allows us to adjust strength, remove allergens, change dosage forms, or combine certain medications when appropriate. Our goal is to improve comfort, accuracy, and treatment outcomes, helping patients receive medications that truly fit their needs.

What Is Compounding?

Compounding is the preparation of customized medications made specifically for an individual patient. Unlike mass-produced medications, compounded prescriptions are carefully formulated in precise strengths and dosage forms to match a patient’s medical requirements. This is especially helpful when standard medications are unavailable, discontinued, or unsuitable.

What We Can Compound

At Gilmore Pharmacy, Burnaby, we provide customized compounding solutions including:

  • Adjusted medication strengths not commercially available
  • Allergy-friendly formulations (dye-free, preservative-free, sugar-free when applicable)
  • Alternative dosage forms such as creams, gels, liquids, capsules, or topical preparations
  • Pediatric and geriatric formulations
  • Combination medications when clinically appropriate
  • Hormone preparations as prescribed

Every compounded medication is prepared with precision and strict quality standards.

Our Approach

Our compounding process is guided by safety, accuracy, and collaboration. We carefully review each prescription, work alongside your physician when needed, and prepare medications in accordance with professional compounding standards. Clear instructions and pharmacist support are provided to ensure safe and effective use.

We focus on delivering personalized care while maintaining the highest level of professional oversight.

Personalized Medicine Approach

Who Is This Service For?

Compounding services at Gilmore Pharmacy in Burnaby are ideal for:

Patients who require customized dosages
Individuals with medication allergies or sensitivities
Children needing pediatric formulations
Seniors requiring adjusted strengths
Patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets
Individuals requiring topical or specialty preparations

If standard medications are not meeting your needs, compounding may offer a practical and effective solution.

Got Questions? We’ve got answers!

What is a compounding pharmacy?
A compounding pharmacy prepares customized medications tailored to an individual patient’s needs. At Gilmore Pharmacy in Burnaby, we create personalized prescriptions when commercially available medications are not suitable.
Why would someone need compounded medication?
Compounded medication may be needed when:

- A specific dosage strength is not available
- A patient has allergies to dyes, preservatives, or fillers
- A different dosage form (liquid, cream, topical) is required
- A medication has been discontinued
- A child or senior requires a customized formulation

Compounding helps ensure better comfort, adherence, and treatment accuracy.
Do I need a prescription for compounded medication?
Yes. A valid prescription from your physician or authorized healthcare provider is required before we can prepare a compounded medication.
What types of medications can Gilmore Pharmacy compound?
At Gilmore Pharmacy, Burnaby, we compound customized strengths, pediatric and geriatric formulations, topical creams and gels, liquid preparations, allergy-friendly medications, hormone preparations (as prescribed), and certain combination medications when appropriate.
Is compounded medication safe?
Yes. Compounded medications are prepared under strict professional standards. Our pharmacists follow regulated procedures to ensure accuracy, quality, and safety.
How long does it take to prepare a compounded prescription?
Preparation time depends on the formulation and complexity. Our team will provide an estimated timeline once the prescription is received.
Is compounding covered by insurance?
Coverage varies depending on your insurance provider and the specific medication. We recommend checking with your insurer, and our team can assist with documentation if needed.
Can children receive compounded medications?
Yes. Compounding is commonly used for pediatric patients who need adjusted doses or liquid formulations for easier administration.
Can you remove allergens from medications?
In many cases, yes. We can prepare dye-free, preservative-free, or sugar-free formulations when appropriate and prescribed.
How do I transfer my compounding prescription to Gilmore Pharmacy?
Ask your healthcare provider to send the prescription directly to Gilmore Pharmacy in Burnaby, or contact us and we can assist with the transfer process.
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