Legal Definitions - precompounded prescription drug

A precompounded prescription drug is a medication that is distributed from the manufacturer to the pharmacist and then to the consumer without any changes in its form. It is a drug that is already prepared and packaged for immediate use.

Examples of precompounded prescription drugs include:

• Insulin injections
• EpiPen auto-injectors
• Antibiotics in pill form

These drugs are already prepared and packaged in a specific dosage and form, so the pharmacist does not need to mix or compound them before dispensing them to the patient.

Precompounded prescription drugs are important because they ensure that patients receive the correct dosage and form of medication without any errors or variations in the preparation process.