FAQ
What is pharmaceutical compounding?
Pharmaceutical compounding involves the creation of non-patent protected or unregistered pharmaceutical preparations by, or at the request of community or hospital pharmacies, based on a doctor’s prescription. This results in the preparation of not commercially available, personalized medicine to meet a patient’s specific needs. Fagron is active in the entire value chain of pharmaceutical compounding and offers a full range of products and services to its customers.
What is personalized medicine?
Pharmaceutical compounding enables a prescriber to offer patients a personalized treatment that is not standardly available, suited to a patient’s specific requirements. One can think of a personalized administration form or dosage when a patient is not able to use the standard available administration forms of existing medications due to, for example, age, problems with swallowing, or allergies. In addition, an alternative dosage form, such as a topical dosage in the form of a cream, can reduce side effects and the potential for addiction and release the medication directly at the location of the condition, for example when treating pain. Fagron is active in the entire value chain of pharmaceutical compounding and offers a full range of products and services to its customers.
What is included in Fagron's Essentials segment?
Fagron started supplying pharmaceutical grade raw materials to community and hospital pharmacies for pharmaceutical compounding. With an increase in the demand and our continuous effort to offer value to compounding pharmacies, we have expanded the product line with equipment and supplies. Today, we support pharmacists in EMEA, Latin America and North America and enable them to compound safe and high-quality products, while also optimizing the compounding process with our equipment and packaging. Our portfolio of Essentials includes pharmaceutical raw materials, equipment, packaging, and supplies required for pharmaceutical compounding.
What is Fagron Academy?
Fagron operates in a knowledge-intensive niche market. It is of great importance that the linking pins between us and the patient – prescribers and pharmacists – have thorough knowledge of – the latest developments in – pharmaceutical compounding and the products and services that Fagron offers. We inform and train prescribers and pharmacists about pharmaceutical compounding through our local Fagron Academy platforms in the countries where we operate. Through knowledge sharing, training, courses and educational programs, Fagron Academies increase and improve the pharmaceutical compounding knowledge and skills of prescribers and pharmacists. Fagron works together with various universities worldwide to develop academic programs. We offer extensive training and educational opportunities about, for example, compounding techniques, the use of materials, administration forms and quality and safety procedures.
Formulary, a global initiative of Fagron, offers pharmacists and prescribers a broad range of customized formulas linked to the indications for which they can be prescribed. Prescribers can find an indication and formulas that suits the personal needs of the patient. Pharmacists can find customized formulas with the methods of compounding. Formulary represents a scientifically evidence-based selection of formulas for customized medication and is available free to all prescribers and pharmacists.
Formulary, a global initiative of Fagron, offers pharmacists and prescribers a broad range of customized formulas linked to the indications for which they can be prescribed. Prescribers can find an indication and formulas that suits the personal needs of the patient. Pharmacists can find customized formulas with the methods of compounding. Formulary represents a scientifically evidence-based selection of formulas for customized medication and is available free to all prescribers and pharmacists.
What is Fagron Genomics?
Fagron Genomics and GX Sciences specialize in the development, production, and marketing of innovative genetic tests. Understanding this information allows healthcare providers to define better treatments that may improve the therapeutically outcome for a specific patient. Fagron Genomics provides pharmacogenetics and diagnostic molecular analysis for healthcare professionals. Our genetic tests can identify genetic variations, based on which the prescriber is able to prescribe the most suitable and effective personalized therapy for a patient, particularly in lifestyle and preventative healthcare. Fagron Genomics is part of our Brands segment.