The right medication for every child
Why compounding for paediatric medications?
Most commercial medications are designed for adults. For children, this often means “making do” with split pills or forcing a child to swallow a tablet that is too large or tastes unpleasant. We bridge the gap by creating custom formulations specifically for a child’s weight, age, and flavour preferences.
- Weight-Specific Accuracy: Every compound is formulated to the exact milligram your paediatrician prescribes.
- Child-Friendly Delivery: We can transform bitter pills into flavoured liquids (e.g bubblegum, grape, marshmallow) or even topical gels that absorb through the skin.
- Allergen-Free Options: We can remove dyes, sugars, lactose, or gluten for children with sensitivities.
- Shortage Support: If a paediatric fever reducer or antibiotic is on back-order at bigger pharmacies, our lab can often formulate the equivalent on-site.
Specific dosage for your child, not for adults
child’s physiology requires a specialized approach to medication dosage. The amount of active ingredient a child needs is calculated based on their weight and age, and that number rarely matches any commercially available strength.
When a child is given an approximate dose because the correct one does not exist commercially, one of two things happens: either the dose is too low and the medication does not work as intended, or the dose is higher than needed and the risk of side effects increases.
Compounding solves this by building the medication ourselves. Our pharmacists calculate the exact amount of active ingredient required and prepare your medication in a form that is easiest to administer, such as a flavoured liquid or a topical cream.
Making the switch Is simple
Send us the prescription
Your child’s doctor faxes or sends us the prescription. You can also bring it in directly or send a photo through our Remedy’sRx mobile app.
We compound it, fast
Most paediatric formulations are completed the same day. We do not ask you to come back the next day if we can have it ready by then. If there is any delay, we will call you immediately.
Ready for pickup or delivery
We will text or call when your child’s medication is ready. Come in at any time, or arrange delivery if your child is unwell and you cannot leave the house.
Once you download the app, we’ll help you activate your account – Call us at 289-245-1616. This one-time “handshake” allows our pharmacists to manually verify your profile and securely sync your data. It takes just a few minutes, but it ensures your digital record is 100% accurate before you start.
Connect with a Pharmacist
If your child needs a compounded medication and you are not sure where to start, give us a call at 289-245-1616. There is always a pharmacist available to explain how we can help and how quickly we can have your prescription ready.
Simple answers for parents & caregivers
How quickly can you prepare a paediatric compound?
Turnaround depends on the formulation, but we can prioritize paediatric prescriptions, particularly for children who are unwell. We will provide you with a specific timeline immediately. Please call us at 289-245-1616.
Can you flavour the medication so my child will take it?
Yes. We can flavour liquid preparations in a range of options to make administration easier. Ask us when you send the prescription, and we will discuss the available options.
My child’s medication is back-ordered everywhere. Can you make it?
In many cases, yes. If the active ingredient is available and the formulation is within our capabilities, we can prepare it. Call us first before assuming it is unavailable. We have helped a number of families in exactly this situation.
Does my insurance cover paediatric compounding?
Turnaround depends on the formulation, but we can prioritize paediatric prescriptions, particularly for children who are unwell. We will provide you with a specific timeline immediately. Please call us at 289-245-1616.
