The benefits of compounded medications — Cleveland Clinic experts share how personalized formulas can lead to better results

An often-overlooked but transformative part of the pharmaceutical world is compounding — custom medications tailored to individual patient needs.

In this episode of Florida Health Care Insider, presented by Cleveland Clinic in partnership with the South Florida Business Journal, three Cleveland Clinic experts join to discuss the benefits, science and patient success stories of compounded pharmaceuticals.

The episode features:

· Charles Gowans, regional director for outpatient pharmacy

· Dr. Brian Leo, section head for surgical sports medicine

· Dr. Michael Dakkak, primary care sports medicine staff

One such benefit of compounded pharmaceuticals is the ability to target pain with a topical formula rather than an oral medication.

“When you apply (topical medication) to the knee, you're getting therapeutic levels at that application point, and that's where you want it,” Gowans says.

Listen to the full episode to hear more about:

· What makes Cleveland Clinic’s compounded formulations superior for pain management (1:41)

· How knowledge about mixing has evolved and improved (7:52)

· What types of patients benefit from compounded medications (14:30)

· How compound medications can address challenges for orthopedic injuries (22:43)