AHPRA Accredited · NSW Pharmacy · Reg. PC0030339
Our Services
Personalised Support for Children’s Medications
Compounded medications for children — flavoured liquids, suspensions, capsules and topicals — prepared by our AHPRA-registered pharmacists to your prescriber’s exact specification.
AHPRA-registered pharmacists
Personalised dosing
Australia-wide delivery
We provide compounded medications for children , prepared by our pharmacists based on your doctor’s prescription.
Children often have specific medication needs that differ from adults.
Factors such as age, weight, taste preferences, and ability to swallow certain dosage forms can all affect how a medicine is taken and tolerated.
About the area
Understanding Paediatric Needs
Administering medication to children can sometimes be challenging. Common issues include: These factors can make standard, commercially available medicines less suitable. Assessment and prescribing should always be carried out by your doctor.
1Difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules
2Unpleasant taste affecting adherence
3Sensitivity to certain ingredients
4Requirement for weight-based dosing
When Might Compounding Be Considered?
Your doctor may consider compounded medications for a child if:
A specific dose or strength is required based on weight or age
A liquid form is needed instead of tablets or capsules
Flavouring is required to improve palatability
Certain ingredients (e.g. dyes, lactose, preservatives) need to be avoided
A medicine is unavailable or unsuitable in standard form
Treatment Approaches
Management of paediatric conditions may include: Compounded medications may be prescribed when a personalised approach is required..
- Medications prescribed by a doctor
- Adjustments based on growth and development
- Support to improve adherence and ease of administration
How Compounding Can Help
Customised strengths based on individual needs
Flavoured formulations to improve acceptance
Alternative dosage forms suitable for children
Exclusion of certain ingredients
Available Dosage Forms
Oral liquids (flavoured)Suspensions or solutionsCapsules (if appropriate)Topical preparations
Safety and Quality
At our pharmacy, we follow strict professional standards when preparing compounded medications.
- We source ingredients from reputable suppliers that meet Australian quality standards
- Each formulation is prepared according to established compounding references or your prescriber’s instructions
- Every preparation is checked by a qualified pharmacist before supply
- We follow consistent processes to support accuracy, quality, and safety
Compounded medications are not TGA-registered like standard commercial products. For this reason, it is important they are prepared by an experienced and appropriately trained compounding pharmacy.
Personalised Paediatric Compounding
If you would like more information about our paediatric compounding services, please contact our pharmacy.
Our pharmacists are available to provide general guidance and help you better understand your child’s prescription and treatment options.
Explore Our Services
Discover our range of compounding services, tailored to support different health needs and prescription requirements.
Veterinary Compounding
Tailored compounding solutions for animals, helping veterinarians manage species-specific dosing, palatability, and individual treatment needs through personalised formulations.
Pain Management
Tailored compounding solutions to support individuals with pain, helping manage acute and chronic pain with personalised formulations prepared according to your doctor’s prescription.
Hormone Support
Compounded hormone medications prepared by our pharmacists based on your doctor’s prescription. Personalised dosing for menopause, andropause, and complex hormonal needs.
Digestive Health (GIT)
Compounded medications for digestive issues where standard doses or forms are unsuitable. Includes reflux, indigestion, gastritis, or H. pylori infections
Sleep Health
Tailored formulations to help manage sleep disturbances or related concerns. Prepared according to your doctor’s prescription for safe, individualised care.
ADHD Support
Tailored compounding solutions to support individuals with ADHD, helping manage symptoms with personalised formulations prepared according to your doctor’s prescription.