Are There Specific Scenarios Where Compounding is More Common?
Compounding is particularly common in pediatric, geriatric, and veterinary care. For children, medications often need to be in liquid form or flavored to ensure compliance. Geriatric patients may require medications in forms that are easier to ingest or metabolize. In veterinary medicine, different species may require unique dosages or forms. Nurses in these fields must be especially knowledgeable about compounding to meet their patients' needs effectively.
