Fact pattern 18-2
Janie is a pharmacist in Small City.She begins mixing up a mixture to treat indigestion that is ordered by several of the local physicians.She advertises the mixture,and she and prescribing physicians see a large increase in business.Other pharmacists who do not want to bother with mixing begin to complain.Janie takes the position that it is a free country,and she can do as she pleases since there is no evidence that the mixture is harmful; and it is particularly helpful for those individuals who have had reactions to other indigestion medication.
-Refer to fact pattern 18-2.Which of the following is the term that best describes the process Janie uses in preparing the drug?

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Compounding refers to the process of combining or mixing ingredients to create a medication tailored to a patient's specific needs. In this case, Janie is mixing up a mixture to treat indigestion, which indicates that she is compounding a medication.

Fact Pattern 18-2 Janie Is a Pharmacist in Small City.She Begins Mixing Up