Compounding

Welcome to Hawthorne Compounding Lab
Local Experts in Custom Medicine

At Hawthorne Compounding Lab, we specialize in creating customized medications designed to meet the unique needs of every patient. As a trusted, locally-owned pharmacy in Columbia, SC, our expert pharmacists work closely with providers to prepare safe, effective, and high-quality compounded prescriptions. From bio-identical hormone replacement therapy to pediatric formulations, veterinary compounding, and pharmaceutical-grade supplements, we’re here to deliver tailored solutions that standard medications can’t provide. Discover how our dedication to precision, quality, and personal care makes Hawthorne Compounding Lab the preferred choice for patients, families, and healthcare providers across South Carolina.

What is Compounding?

Compounding is the process of preparing customized medications by mixing individual ingredients in the exact strength, dosage form, and formulation prescribed by a healthcare provider. It is performed by a licensed pharmacist or compounding pharmacy when a commercially available medication doesn’t meet a patient’s unique needs.

Compounding is useful in many situations, including:

Allergies or Sensitivities: Removing ingredients like dyes, gluten, lactose, or preservatives that may cause reactions.
Alternative Dosage Forms: Converting a tablet into a liquid, topical cream, suppository, or other forms that are easier to take.
Customized Strengths or Combinations: Providing doses or combinations of drugs that are not available from commercial manufacturers.
Improved Palatability: Adding flavoring to make medications easier to take, especially for children and pets.
Discontinued Medications: Recreating formulations for drugs that are no longer commercially produced.
Drug Shortages: Compounding essential medications that are temporarily unavailable or in short supply, ensuring patients still receive necessary treatment.

Hawthorne’s Compounding Lab Process

Hawthorne’s Compounding Lab carefully formulates medications with precision, quality, and safety at every step.

Receipt

Hawthorne Pharmacy’s Compounding Lab is located at our Downtown Columbia location (1520-A Taylor St, Columbia, SC 29201). All compounded prescriptions are processed and made at this location. For your convenience, you may drop your compounded prescription off at any of our 8 locations, and one of our drivers will transport the hardcopy to the compounding lab on Taylor St.

Confirmation

Once we receive your prescription, we will reach out to you to confirm receipt of the prescription, the medication, the cost, insurance coverage and when the prescription will be ready. This step occurs prior to the prescription being made.

**Due to the custom nature of compounds, we do not make any medications without having first spoken to the patient or responsible party.**

Processing

The typical turnaround time for compounded medications is 24-48 business hours from the time we receive the prescription. This does not include weekends as the compounding lab is open for pick up only during our hours on Saturdays. (Pick up times may vary at different Hawthorne Pharmacy Locations.)

Dispensing

For your convenience, we offer home delivery and shipping options for compounded medications within South Carolina.

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Delivery & Shipping Procedures

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