There are Americans in every state and district who rely on compounded medicines for better health. Representing more than 1,900 pharmacists that serve hundreds of thousands of patients and physicians nationwide, IACP can help you better understand issues affecting your constituents’ health and safety. Please contact us if we can help answer any questions you may have about IACP, pharmacy compounding, or health care in general.

What is Pharmacy Compounding?

Pharmacy compounding is the long-established tradition in pharmacy practice that enables physicians to prescribe and patients to take medicines that are specially prepared by pharmacists to meet patients’ individual needs.

Spotlight on Self Regulation

IACP supports a standard for accreditation and USP compounding guidelines, and the organization has developed a code of ethics and labeling guidelines to raise awareness of the benefits of customized, compounded medicines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where are compounding pharmacists trained and licensed?
A: Compounding pharmacists are trained and licensed in pharmacy school.

Compounding Testimonials

Patients and physicians tell their stories to help others understand the real-life benefits that compounding pharmacists deliver each day. Submit your story today!

Compounders on Capitol Hill Materials

Check out IACP's materials for Capitol Hill offices!

Policymakers Contact

Sarah Dodge
Vice President of Government Affairs
(703) 283-3601
E-mail

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