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 4 Ways to Obtain Your Medication
DOCTORS (OFFICE USE/ISSUE A PATIENT PRESCRIPTION):
• CALL IN AND SPEAK TO OUR PHARMACIST
• FAX IN PRESCRIPTIONS
• USE OUR TELEPHONE'S AUTOMATED SYSTEM TO LEAVE A DETAILED, DICTATED PRESCRIPTION OR AUTHORIZE REFILLS
• E-PRESCRIBE, SEND US AN ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTION
PATIENTS (REFILLS):
• CALL IT IN TO OUR PHARMACY
• CALL OUR MAIN NUMBER FOR OUR 24 HOUR AUTOMATED TELEPHONE REFILL SYSTEM. (CHOOSE YOUR PREFERRED LANGUAGE THEN PRESS 1 AND FOLLOW THE PROMPTS).
• CYCLIC FILLING/AUTOMATIC REFILLS. SIGN UP FOR OUR AUTOMATIC REFILL SERVICE. SET IT UP ONCE AND OBTAIN YOUR MEDICATION REFILLS WITHOUT ANY OTHER EFFORT (MUST HAVE VALID REFILLS AVAILABLE AND A REFILL AGREEMENT ON FILE). TO ENROLL, GIVE US A CALL OR E-MAIL US AT COMPOUNDRX@UAPRX.COM. Automatic Refill Authorization Form
• ON-LINE REFILLS. CLICK THE REFILLS TAB AND FILL OUT THE FORM WITH PERTINENT INFORMATION. A MESSAGE WILL BE SENT BACK TO CONFIRM ITS DELIVERY! Shortcut to Online Refills. |
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Compounding Alternatives  |
Compounding Pharmacy Medication
Cafergot® Tablets are in short supply by the manufacturer Sandoz. Cafergot® was indicated as therapy to abort or prevent vascular headache, e.g., migraines. Our compounding pharmacy’s alternative medication to Cafergot® is called Ergotamine Tartrate - Caffeine Capsule after its active ingredients. The strength is 1mg/100mg and requires a doctor’s prescription to order. For more information please contact our compounding pharmacy.
Compounding Pharmacy Medication
Midrin has been permanently discontinued by the manufacturer Caraco Pharmaceutical. Midrin was indicated for migraine headaches especially for those patients with a history of or risk factors for stroke and other cardiovascular issues. A compounded alternative to Midrin is available at our pharmacy. It is a capsule form with the same active ingredients found in Midrin: ACETAMINOPHEN/DICHLORALPHENAZONE/ISOMETHEP 325/100/65MG. The name of the compounded medication is Acetamidrin and requires a doctor’s prescription to order. For more information please contact our compounding pharmacy.
Compounding Pharmacy Medication
Armour Thyroid® & Liotrix® (Thyrolar)- T4/T3 Combinations:
Armour Thyroid (porcine) and Liotrix (synthetic) availability is often erratic. We make a compounded alternative to either medication in a capsule form. We compound them using the same active ingredients in each and in many different strengths. The fillers are usually a microcrystalline cellulose powder, a plant fiber, or acidophilus powder, a probiotic.
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Compounding - The Art of Science |
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Tailored for You!
 Just about any kind of medication can be formulated and compounded. Whether it’s a suppository, transdermal cream, lozenge, or solution, your physician may obtain great results for your health when nothing else has worked.
Universal Arts Pharmacy is a nationally recognized leader in compounding. It is the first in Florida to earn the PCAB's seal of accreditation and has set the standard of superior quality and safety for all compounded medications in South Florida.
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How Can You Tell Quality in Compounding?
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Quality in compounding is directly related to quality assurance and quality improvement standards. Our standards are imposed and evaluated through the PCAB board of accreditation. Meeting state and local licensure requirements are also important, but going the extra mile to demonstrate nationally accepted quality assuarance, improvement and control is the key.
PCAB's Process for Accreditation:
An extensive On-Site Inspection
Assessment of the pharmacy’s system for assuring and maintaining staff competency.
Review of facilities and equipment.
Review of records and procedures required to prepare quality compounded medications.
Verification that the pharmacy uses ingredients from FDA registered and licensed sources.
Review of the pharmacy’s program for testing compounded preparations.
Verification by PCAB that the pharmacy is not on probation for issues related to compounding quality, public safety or controlled substances.
Verification that the pharmacy is properly licensed in each state it does business in.
Choose a superior compounded medication by looking for the designation “PCAB Accredited® compounding pharmacy” or the PCAB Accredited® Seal.
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Drugs on Short Supply
 We will prepare your medications on back order if they fall under a manufacturer's drug shortage or if they are no longer available. Prescriptions can be transferred from a pharmacy or called in by your doctor. For information, email us with the name of the medication, the strength and how many you need per month. You may also contact our pharmacist directly at 305-556-2673.
FDA reports drug shortages at its website: www.fda.gov/Drugs/
DrugSafety/DrugShortages/
ucm050792.htm
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, ASHP, also works to keep the public informed of the most current drug shortages.
Click here for the ASHP website.
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Universal Arts Pharmacy is on Twitter and Facebook
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Strict on Procedures |
*Universal Arts Pharmacy is an independent compounding pharmacy; pharmacist owned and operated for 18 years in South Florida. Our compounding practices are governed and regulated by the State of Florida Board of Pharmacy, OSHA, and the national Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board, PCAB.
*Universal Arts Pharmacy is the first PCAB accredited compounding pharmacy in Florida and among the first 10 in the nation to earn the seal. Our commitment to safe and effective medication drew us to the program early on as we understood the need for a higher standard and oversight in compounding pharmacy.
*Has earned the PCAB accreditation status and voluntarily commits to their stringent compounding standard operating procedures, guidelines and inspections since 2007.
*Meets and exceeds United States Pharmacopoeia (USP) <797> guidelines for sterile compounding standards, including, but not limited to:
*Third party sterility testing to meet USP <71> Standards: Fungal, Bacterial, Mold, Yeast. Universal Arts Pharmacy has no incident or positive sterility test reported in 18 years of practice.
*USP <797> Clean Room/Laminar Flow Hoods undergo independent certification every 6 months.
*Chemicals are purchased ONLY from reputable FDA‐approved vendors, who provide the Certificate of Analysis (C of A) for each individual lot of chemical.
*Staff pharmacists and technicians endure rigorous training in general and aseptic (sterile) compounding technique.
*Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are in place for tracking all lots of compounds
*Universal Arts Pharmacy provides compounds to patients and physicians to meet a specific need not met by a manufactured pharmaceutical. The pharmacy does not duplicate ANY manufactured product unless that product becomes unavailable or is in a reported manufacturer short supply.
About the industry…
*Compounding pharmacies are governed/regulated by each board of pharmacy for the state(s) in which they practice/dispense. Universal Arts Pharmacy fully complies and has always been in good standing with the Florida Board of Pharmacy.
*The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does play a vital role in the practice of compounding as it inspects, regulates, and approves the suppliers of raw and bulk chemical materials. The FDA also plays a role in protecting consumers and working with compounding pharmacies by compiling a list of do not compound medications. Universal Arts Pharmacy adheres to these policies as required by the FDA.
*Compounding pharmacies can help to bridge the gap between products needed to maximize patient care and manufactured pharmaceuticals currently available on the market. Many provide alternate dosage forms, customized/combined therapy, and unique products, all with the ultimate goal of achieving good patient compliance and well‐being.
Universal Arts Pharmacy can provide a variety of sterile and non‐sterile products to meet your needs. It is always our goal to provide high quality and effective compounding services. However, Universal Arts Pharmacy will not compromise patient safety, and therefore may require additional testing on certain products prior to filling any order. We thank you for your patience and understanding as our top priority is to safely and efficiently aid in care for your patients.
Thank you for your continued support of our pharmacist owned and operated, Universal Arts Pharmacy. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at 305-556-2673.
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The Bioidentical Hormone Initiative Relaunches its Website
 Universal Arts Compounding Pharmacy is proud of BHI's, Bioidentical Hormone Initiative, efforts in educating physicians and for its support of bioidentical hormone repalcement therapy for women going through menopause. BHI’s focuses on promoting professional and clinical dialogue about age-related endocrine dysfunction, bioidentical hormones replacement therapy (BHRT) and other integrative therapies. Doctors and other medical practitioners may visit their website for information and continuing education opportunities. BHI website, www.bioidenticalhormoneinitiative.org
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