What is the maximum days supply permitted for compounded prescriptions?

The maximum days supply permitted for compounded prescriptions is aligned with established regulations to ensure patient safety and proper medication management. Allowing a 90-day supply for compounded prescriptions strikes a balance between adequately meeting patient needs and managing the stability and efficacy of compounded products.

Compounded medications, unlike mass-produced pharmaceuticals, may not have extensive stability data available. A 90-day supply is seen as optimal because it permits patients to have enough medication on hand without risking the integrity of the product over time. Beyond this supply, the potential for degradation and diminished effectiveness increases, which is a significant consideration in pharmaceutical care.

Understanding this context clarifies why a shorter days supply would be less practical for patients requiring continuity in their compounded therapies. It also emphasizes the need for careful compounding practices, ensuring that pharmacists and technicians are vigilant about the stability and potential expiration of compounded prescriptions within that 90-day window.