Have questions about compounding? Find answers to common questions below.

Frequently Asked Questions About Compounding

We specialise in non-sterile, complex compounding, offering a wide range of pharmaceutical dosage forms tailored to each patient\’s needs. For human patients, we prepare:

  • Capsules
  • Creams, ointments, gels, lotions, and paints
  • Suspensions
  • Sublingual troches
  • Nasal sprays and ear drops
  • Suppositories and vaginal pessaries

For veterinary patients, we compound:

  • Capsules and suspensions
  • Flavoured chews
  • Transdermal gels

Absolutely. We work closely with prescribers to ensure each medication is compounded to the correct dose. Depending on the medication, it can be prepared as a suspension, syrup, or elixir for easier administration.

For example, many ADHD medications are not available in oral liquid form for paediatric patients — so we regularly compound them into custom oral liquid preparations to meet this need.

Yes! We can create customised preparations to accommodate allergies or intolerances to excipients and common pharmaceutical additives such as gluten, lactose, dyes, preservatives, or starch.

For patients who cannot consume gelatin, whether due to intolerance or religious reasons, we can make capsules using vegetable-based shells instead.

The same level of care applies to topical preparations. We frequently formulate creams, gels, and ointments without irritants, preservatives, or allergens, ensuring they’re as gentle and well-tolerated as possible.

Compounded medicines are generally supplied as private prescriptions. We will provide you with a signed pharmacy receipt so you can claim through your private health insurance, workers’ compensation, or workplace where applicable.

The cost of a compounded preparation can vary and is influenced by multiple factors, including:

  • Cost of the active ingredient(s)

  • Cost of other excipients or base ingredients

  • Labour and preparation time

  • Specialised equipment used

  • Hazardous classification of ingredients

  • Required PPE (personal protective equipment)

  • Consumables used in the process

PBS does not usually cover compounded medications unless the preparation is listed as a “Standard Formula Preparation” on the PBS website.

To receive a quote, simply email us your token code (eScript) or send us a clear photo of your paper prescription, and we will reply with the cost for your preparation.

Contact us about pricing.

We provide tracked express delivery via Australia Post to anywhere in Australia.
Postage is charged at $15, in addition to the cost of the compounded medication.

We proudly serve customers across all Perth suburbs, with our immediate catchment area including

  • Karrinyup,
  • Gwelup,
  • Doubleview,
  • Innaloo,
  • Carine,
  • Trigg,
  • North Beach,
  • Scarborough,
  • Balcatta,
  • Marmion,
  • Hamersley.

For those outside these areas, we also offer shipping Australia-wide, ensuring our services are not limited to local suburbs.

Yes – we compound a wide range of nutritional, vitamin, and herbal medicines to support various health needs.
Our formulations can be tailored for many conditions, including (but not limited to) vitamin deficiencies, cholesterol management, IVF support, hair loss, and sleep disturbances.

No. St Mary Compounding Pharmacy prepares non-sterile complex formulations only. Eye drops and injections require sterile preparation in an appropriately equipped setting and are not offered by the pharmacy.

Yes we do compound all different s8 medications such as;

  • Dexamphetamine capsules in slow release or gluten-free
  • Dexamphetamine pediatric suspensions
  • Vyvanse (Lisdexamfetamine) suspensions
  • Ketamine in Lozenges and Creams