The practice of compounding can be traced back all the way to Biblical times.  In more modern times, the role of pharmacists has coincided with the industrial revolution and health care changes. In the 1930’s and 1940’s almost 60% of all prescriptions were compounded.It was then in the 1950’s and 1960’s that manufacturing of compounding decreased immensely with the advent of manufacturing.  Pharmacists were happy to have manufacturers who were pre-making the prescriptions for them.  It was during this time that the role of the pharmacist changed to that of someone who dispensed the already pre-made form.  In the 1980's and especially in the 90's, physicians and patients again realized the benefits of preparing customized medications to meet specific patient needs.  However, only about one percent of the total prescriptions dispensed are done so utilizing compounding.   Few pharmacists practice compounding today.  Those who do are known as "problem solvers".  Compounding pharmacists are using modern technology and innovative compounding techniques to meet specific patient needs.  Goolrick's Pharmacy provides this rare service to its clients.
 
    

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