Affiliate Pharmacy NCC Process

Benefits to your Pharmacy

  • New Customer acquisition opportunity
  • Additional sales opportunity with Practitioner Vitamins and Health Foods
  • An additional service for the Pharmacy to add to their Professional Service offer
  • Ability to strength existing (and new) Practitioner and Doctor relationships
  • Increase revenue opportunity & an ability to recover lost margin from 60 DD and PBS reductions

To order your script online, complete the form below. You must also send the physical prescription to: Reply Paid 86714, Merrimac QLD 4226.

Free collection at over 700 Community Pharmacies

This enables a patient to order and collect (at no extra cost) compounded medication through their regular pharmacy. Visit customcompounding.com.au/pharmacy-locator to find one near you.

Consistent, Quality medicines

In 2015, the Pharmacy Board of Australia released a number of updates to the Compounding Guidelines for Compounding in Pharmacies. Visit customcompounding.com.au/quality-standards for more information.

Vision, Mission, Values lead company

Our team uses these to help articulate the difference that our business is making to Patients and the Medical Community. See how we live and breathe our Values, Vision, Mission.

Established Compounding Facility

The company has been successfully operating from Merrimac, Queensland for the last 10 years.

24 Hour Promise

Your health is important and that is why we have developed a unique method to have most compounded medicine orders ready to be collected or dispatched within 24 hours. Learn more here.

Image result for pharmacy iconThird Party Pharmacy Program

If you manage or own a community pharmacy and have patients that require compounded medication, we have a innovative platform that solves this challenge. Find out more about this program here.

Unavailable Medicine Solution

In 2016 Australia was affected by a significant number of prescription medication shortages. We can often compound the same medication as the pharmaceutical manufacturers while the big pharma version is unavailable.

Australia Wide Delivery

National Custom Compounding uses a number of freight providers to ensure Patients everywhere can receive our compounded medications. Orders over $150 are freight free.

Image result for stability testing imageCertified & Accredited Supply Chain

National Custom Compounding believes in using only certified, Australian component and raw material supplies. All of the supplies meet Australian standards including TGA approval. To learn more visit here.

Regular, Random Stability Testing

Our team ensures that our methods, formulas and products are accurately made by undertaking random stability testing. This is done to ensure Patients and Practitioners have faith in using our compounds. Here are a number of examples.

Registration

National Custom Compounding (referred to as NCC) is registered as a Compounding Pharmacy with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. It meets all guidelines as required by the Pharmacy Board. NCC is also a QCPP (Quality Care Pharmacy Practice) certified, which is managed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.

All compounding pharmacist are registered under AHPRA and meet CPD (continuing professional development).

Quality Control

NCC uses a thorough process to ensure a high quality compound is produced on all occasions.

The internal process is as follows:

  1. All of the following checks are completed by two (2) separate Pharmacists
  2. Formulation check from prescription to dispensing
  3. Medication or preparation is compounded
  4. Final check encompasses
    1. Correct ingredients
    2. Correct formulation
    3. Correct weight of ingredients used
    4. Integrity of product
    5. Physical presentation = dosage form, packaging and labelling
  5. All of the systems are integrated through a software systems which enables complete tractability

API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients)

  • To maintain the integrity of the completed product NCC adheres to a strict management process for storage of its raw ingredients and components.
  • Raw ingredients are sourced from Australian importers and TGA approved wholesalers. Each API is supplied with a certificate of accuracy, CoA. We randomly sample and test the new products to ensure the CoA are accurate.

Facility Setup

To avoid cross–contamination the laboratory has three (3) separate rooms.

Each room has a designated function

  1. Hormones
  2. Vitamins/Nutritional
  3. Dermatological & Other Preparations

Equipment

  • All equipment at NCC is maintained and calibrated according to USP* standards. *USP ( United States Pharmacopeia) and checked annually by Filtertech Australia and CSK Group.
  • Each lab room is equipped with a powder containment hood with appropriately maintained HEPA filters.
  • Each room has its own air supply through individual airconditioning units.

Personal Safety

Personal Safety is of the upmost importance at NCC. Routine bloodtest screening on hormone levels are provided every six (6) months for all laboratory staff.

All laboratory staff wear appropriate protective equipment which includes

  • Gown
  • Mask
  • Gloves
  • Eye wear
  • Boots
  • Hair Netting

Independent Laboratory Testing

NCC voluntarily participates in an independent laboratory testing of its compounds to test for potency and shelf stability under “normal” (room temperature) and “accelerated” conditions (increased relative humidity 70{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c} and temperature 45 degrees Celsius). These tests are undertaken at zero, one(1), three(3) and six (6) months.

Testing is conducted by RTH Scientific Services, Brisbane and National Institute of Complementary Medicine, Herbal Analysis Laboratory (HAL), Penrith.

Professional Memberships

NCC is a member of PCCA and MEDISCA (TGA registered compounding suppliers.)

NCC pharmacists and compounding technicians are PCCA and MEDISCA trained.

The business is also a member of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia.

Re-Certification

As there are currently no re-certification requirements in Australia for compounding pharmacies, NCC maintains USP (United States Pharmacopeia) standards. These standards are generally recognised to be the highest standards in the world.

NCC and Gooding Drive Amcal under Quality Care Pharmacy Practice, QCPP certification every 2 years.

Image result for 24 hour promiseOne of the challenges with compounded medicine is the time required to make up each patient’s medication. As our team expands and our efficiency increases, National Custom Compounding moves toward achieving our 24-hour guarantee.

As we sell a large volume of some compounded medicines we believe that patients should be able to access them within 24 hours of contacting us.

The following list represents those medications which are available from National Custom Compounding, within 24 hours. Please note that this list is subject to change and the time frame is business days only.

Dermatological Items
Clobetasol PropionateOintment0.05{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}
MinoxidilCapsule0.25mg, 1mg
Salicylic AcidLiquidSal Ac 3{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, Propylene Glycol 10{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, Chlorhexidine 1{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c} in Ethanol 70{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c} Sal Ac 3{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, Propylene Glycol 10{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c} in Ethanol 60{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}
Hormone Replacement
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)Capsule10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 25mg, 50mg, 75mg, 100mg
Liothyronine (T3)Capsules10mcg, 20mcg, 30mcg, 40mcg, 60mcg
ProgesteroneCream1{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, 2{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, 3.2{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, 4{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}
ProgesteroneCapsule50mg, 100mg, 150mg, 200mg
ProgesteronePessary200mg, 400mg
TestosteroneCream1.25{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, 2{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, 5{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, 10{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}
Thyroid ExtractCapsule30mg, 32.5mg, 45mg, 60mg, 65mg, 75mg, 90mg, 95mg, 100mg, 120mg, 130mg, 150mg, 180mg, 190mg
Nutritional Items
Digestive SupportCapsule2mg (Melatonin), 6mg (Melatonin), 0mg (Melatonin)
KPU TherapyCapsule40mg (Zinc)
LH TherapyCapsule
PrimerCapsule12.5mg (Zinc), 25mg (Zinc), 50mg (Zinc), 25mg (Zinc & Mn Free), 50mg (Zinc & Mn Free)
Pyrrole PrimerCapsule
PromoterCapsule87.5mg, 175mg, 350mg
Undermethylation PrimerCapsule
SAMe (S-Adenosyl methionine)Capsule200mg, 400mg
Vitamin D3Capsule4000IU, 5000IU, 25000IU, 28000IU, 30000IU, 35000IU, 40000IU, 50000IU
Other Items
AminopyridineCapsule5mg
BupropionCapsule300mg
Bupropion & BuspironeCapsule300mg (Bup) & 30mg (Bus)
BuspironeCapsule30mg
Ergotamine / CaffeineCapsule1mg (Ergotamine),100mg (Caffeine)
Ergotamine / CaffeineSuppository2mg (Ergotamine),100mg (Caffeine)
HCGDrops120IU, 125IU, 130IU, 150IU
HCGNasal Spray50IU, 60IU, 65IU, 75IU, 100IU
HydroquinoneCream4{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}
NaltrexoneCapsule1.5mg, 3mg, 4mg, 4.5mg
NifedipineOintment0.2{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, 1.0{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}
TacrolimusOintment0.03{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, 0.06{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}, 0.1{648ff2b140dd79f8b10f01740237e66061b7c0f8b396ba52d99047c684c8722c}
Paediatric Items
IngredientDosage FormStrength(s)
OmeprazoleLiquid5mg per ml, 10mg per ml
OxytocinNasal Spray12IU, 20IU, 25IU
Sleep Items
IngredientDosage FormStrength(s)
MelatoninCapsule1mg, 2mg, 3mg, 4mg, 5mg, 6mg, 8mg, 10mg
MelatoninLiquid

5mg per ml, 10mg per ml, 20mg per ml

  • Omeprazole suspension not commercially available for infants with significant reflux issues. Tolerable flavours encourage the medication to be swallowed and therefore work effectively.
  • Pre or postmenopausal women can be made a natural hormone replacement medication (BHRT) in transdermal creams or “Troches” which are small lozenges designed to absorb through the cheek cavity.
  • Natural Thyroid or T3 capsules can be compounded for Thyroid conditions, where other prescription medication may have failed to treat the condition.
  • A range of active cosmetic products can be compounded to include lignocaine, lidocaine, anti-aging components and range of other ingredients.
  • Nutritional Supplements (Custom Vitamins), which contain a range of vitamin ingredients in concentrations prescribed by qualified Doctors.
HORMONE REPLACEMENT (BHRT)
For Bio-Identical Hormone ReplacementAvailable in topical cream, troche (lozenge that dissolves in check cavity), capsules or pessaryProgesterone TestosteroneDhea 7-Keto DheaEstrone EstrodiolEstriol BiestTriest
COSMETIC COMPOUNDING
Depigmenting AgentsAvailable in topical cream, solution or peelHydroquinone Kojic acidTretinoin Azaelic acidPhytic acid
Anti-aging agentsAvailable in topical cream, solution or peelHyaluronic acid Snail secretionIdebenone PanthenolVitamin A palmitate TretinoinCo enzyme Q10 Glycolic acidLactic acid AllantionAloe Vera Jojoba oilRosehip oil CaffeineMineral Oil Pyruvic AcidSilicone TCA And EDTA
DERMATOLOGIC CONDITIONS
Steroid TherapyAvailable in topical cream or solution Hydrocortisone Clobetasol Methylprednisolone BetamethasoneDexmethasone
Anti Inflammatory AgentsAvailable in topical cream or solutionCrude Coal Tar Coal TarUrea ZincHemp Seed Oil Pumpkin Seed Oil
Anti-bacterial AgentsAvailable in topical cream or solutionSalicylic Acid ChlorhexidineSulphur SulphacetamideBenzoyl Peroxide Gentamycin
Anti-fungal AgentsAvailable in topical cream or solutionMiconazole Boric AcidSodium ThiosulphateThymol And Chloroform (Nail Formulation)
Anti Pyretic AgentsAvailable in topical cream or ointmentMenthol PhenolCamphor
Immune Suppressing AgentsAvailable in topical cream or ointmentTacrolimus Imiquimod
Anal Fissure TreatmentAvailable in topical cream or ointmentDiltiazem Nifedipine
Hair Loss TreatmentAvailable in topical solutionMinoxidil Retinoic AcidFinasteride
Wart TreatmentsAvailable in topical paint, solution or ointmentPodophyllin Trichloroacetic Acid Monochloroacetic Acid
EAR COMPOUNDS
Available in drops Boric Acid Sodium BicarbonateSalicylic Acid Hydrocortisone
ANAESTHETIC COMPOUNDS
Single Or Combination FormulationsAvailable in topical cream or solutionBenzocaine Lignocaine Tetracaine Prilocaine Epinephrine
PAIN MANAGEMENT COMPOUNDS
Single Or Combination FormulationsAvailable in topical cream, solution or troche (dissolvable lozenge)Gabapentin ClonidineKetamine IbuprofenBaclofen KetoprofenAmitriptyline
SPORTS FORMULATIONS COMPOUNDS
Single Or Combination FormulationsAvailable in topical cream or solutionCapscaisin AdrenalinKetoprofen IbuprofenBaclofen Guaifenesin
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Available in capsule4-Aminopyridine Naltrexone
SLEEP PROMOTION AND MOOD BALANCE
Available in capsule or troche (dissolvable lozenge)Melatonin 5-Hydroxy-TryptophanGABA
 
NUTRITIONAL COMPOUNDING
Available in capsule or powderVitamin And Amino Acid CombinationsSelenium Drops Iodine DropsVitamin D3 BetonitePotassium Iodide
PEDIATRIC COMPOUNDING
Available in capsule, powder, flavoured suspension or troche (dissolvable lozenge)Melatonin Drops Folic AcidParacetamol AntihistamineDecongestant AntibioticPyrantel Omeprazole Susp
WEIGHTLOSS COMPOUNDING
Available in nasal spray or dropsAvailable in capsuleHCGPhentermine HCL
DENTAL COMPOUNDING
Available in oral dropsAvailable in capsuleFlourideAnaesthetic Gel Antibacterials