WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN MEDICINE DOESN’T FIT?

Medicine should never be “one-size-fits-all.” God made you uniquely you—and sometimes that means your medication needs to be just as unique. That’s why we offer customized solutions through the state-of-the-art compounding lab at Norland Avenue Pharmacy. Think of it as the place where science meets creativity… and where stubborn medications finally learn to behave.

In the compounding lab, we can create medications to your doctor’s exact specifications. This is a game-changer for anyone with allergies to fillers or dyes, those who need unique strengths, or anyone who looks at a horse-sized pill and thinks, “Absolutely not.” We’ve got options—lots of them.

Formats we can make include:

• Suppository

• Liquid

• Lollipop

• Lip Balm

• Cream/Ointment

• Pet Treat

• Capsule/Tablet

• Troche

So the next time you hit a roadblock with a commercially available medication, don’t panic—just think outside the pill bottle. A custom compounded medication may be exactly what you need. And don’t forget your pets! If you’re tired of wrestling your cat like you’re auditioning for a nature documentary, we can make a transdermal cream you simply rub into their ear or belly. Compounding helps the whole family—fur babies included.

Now, let’s talk flavor, because kids have opinions. The truth is, the #1 reason kids don’t take their medicine is flavor. If your child takes one sip, makes that face, and promptly spits it out—you’re not alone. But it also means they’re not getting the full dose, which can lead to the medication not working (and nobody wants round two of the same illness… or the same prescription bill).

Flavoring is actually a special form of compounding that lets kids and parents customize the taste of certain medications. And it’s not as simple as dropping in a little cherry or bubblegum. That’s why we partner with the experts at PCCA and FLAVORx, who have spent years perfecting how to mask bitterness, chalkiness, and those mysterious "medicinal" smells that kids seem to detect from a mile away.

We always recommend letting the child pick the flavor themselves—because when they choose it, they’re far more likely to take it without a battle. (Or at least with significantly fewer negotiations.)

We’re constantly looking for better, smarter, more creative ways to solve your medication challenges. Whether it’s custom compounding, flavoring, or helping your pet stop looking at you with betrayal in their eyes—our team is here for you.

If you have a need, an idea, or a “there HAS to be a better way” moment, let us know. We’re ready to help you take the hassle out of taking your medication—with a little science, a little ingenuity, and maybe even a little fun.

Keep in mind that compounded medications still require a prescription, and we will deliver compounded medications to Carl’s for free.