Frequently Asked Questions
All products compounded for an animal require a prescription from a veterinarian.
Prescriptions from your veterinarian can be brought in to our premises, emailed, faxed or uploaded via the link HERE
We will then contact you to confirm cost and any other relevant details regarding the prescription.
IMPORTANT – It is a legal requirement that we have the original prescription before we can release the medication. A fax, photocopy or email does not constitute an original prescription.
The original prescription must be posted or brought in to Atara Compounding Pharmacy at 645-647 Burwood Hwy, Vermont South Vic 3133.
Once compounded and we have the original, prescriptions can be posted anywhere in Australia or collected from the pharmacy at 645-647 Burwood Hwy, Vermont South, Vic 3133
You can send prescriptions on behalf of your client via email, fax or upload via the link HERE
Ensure you have the contact details and address of where the prescription is to be sent, whether back to your clinic or the owner.
We will then contact you to confirm cost and any other relevant details regarding the prescription.
IMPORTANT – It is a legal requirement that we have the original prescription before we can release the medication. A fax, photocopy or email does not constitute an original prescription.
The original prescription must be posted or brought in to Atara Compounding Pharmacy at 645-647 Burwood Hwy, Vermont South Vic 3133.
Once compounded and we have the original, prescriptions can be posted anywhere in Australia or collected from the pharmacy at 645-647 Burwood Hwy, Vermont South, Vic 3133
The AVPMA approval process is intended for mass-produced drugs made by large manufacturers. Because compounded medications for animals are personalised for individual patients, it is not possible for each formulation to go through the drug approval process, which takes years to complete and millions of dollars.
Compounded medications are exempted from this approval by legislation. It is important for veterinarians prescribing compounded medicines to explain the reasons to the pet owners, why a compounded medicine has been chosen.
These reasons may include:
- The dose size or formulation needed is not available in an approved product
- The commercial product available has inappropriate or unsuitable ingredients or flavours
- The drug itself is not available
- To prevent exposure to known allergens
- The medicine needed is out of stock or no longer available
We can compound all type of non-sterile (not eye drops or injections) medicines for animals. Years of experience have taught us what dose forms work best with certain drugs and we work with veterinarians and owners to ensure each patients needs are met to the best of our abilities. Medicines can be made in a wide variety of flavours, sizes and forms to suit any patient whether with fur, feathers or scales.
- Treats – our signature treats for cats and dogs in beef, fish or chicken can make medicine time a treat!
- Suspensions – flavoured mixtures suit many species, from birds and rabbits to horses.
- Pastes – a flavoured paste or gel can be an easy way to medicate many types of animals.
- Transdermals – Rubbing the medicine into the skin of the ear of the cat or dog can be a game changer and a great way to medicate that impossible patient.
- Ear products – customised to the specific infection mix, compounded ear products can target exactly what is needed.
- Capsules – sometimes all that is needed is the right dose, in capsule sizes ranging from tiny to huge.
- Topical products – ointments, creams, gels, lotions, sprays and powders can all be compounded.
- Mini tabs, troches, shampoo, wound-care, hot spot treatments, suppositories and more.