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Custom compounding

Your medication.
Made for you.

When commercially available medications don't meet your unique needs, our compounding service creates custom formulations precisely tailored to you — the right dose, the right form, free of allergens.

Compounding
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All compounding is performed at our sister pharmacy, Longfields Pharmacy, by our dedicated compounding team. Prescriptions submitted at Tartan Pharmacy are prepared there and returned to you — with no extra steps required on your part.

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What’s included
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Custom strength formulations

Custom strength formulations when commercial doses are too high, too low, or unavailable.

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Flavoured medications

Flavoured medications for children and pets who refuse to take commercially available forms.

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Allergen-free formulations

Removing dyes, gluten, lactose, or preservatives you can't tolerate.

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Alternative delivery forms

Creams, gels, troches, suppositories, or liquid when pills are difficult to take.

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Sublingual ED medications

We compound sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis) tablets that dissolve under the tongue and take effect in approximately 15 minutes.

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Combination products

Merging multiple medications into one convenient preparation to simplify your regimen.

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Veterinary compounding

Custom formulations for pets and animals in flavours they accept and appropriate dosing. Valid veterinary prescription required.

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Collaborative compounding

We work directly with your physician to ensure clinical precision in every formulation.

How it works

How it works.

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Prescription required

Your physician prescribes the custom formulation. We work with your doctor to clarify any details about the formula.

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Formula development

Our pharmacist develops or verifies the formula using pharmaceutical-grade ingredients and established compounding techniques.

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Careful preparation

The compound is prepared with precision, verified for accuracy, and quality-checked before dispensing.

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Pickup or delivery

Your custom medication is ready for pickup at Tartan Pharmacy or included in our free Ottawa delivery service.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions.

All compounding is performed at our sister pharmacy, Longfields Pharmacy, by a dedicated compounding team. You simply drop off your prescription at Tartan Pharmacy and we handle the rest — no extra steps for you.

Paediatric patients needing lower doses or flavours, patients with ingredient allergies, hormone replacement therapy requiring individualized dosing, veterinary compounding, dermatological conditions, and patients with swallowing difficulties all benefit from compounded medications.

Yes. A valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider is required, specifying the ingredients, strength, dosage form, and directions.

Coverage varies by plan. Some plans cover compounded medications when commercial alternatives are unavailable or inappropriate. Contact your insurance provider for details.

Most compounded preparations take 24–48 hours. Some simpler preparations may be ready the same day, while more complex formulations may take longer.

Yes. We use pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, follow established compounding protocols, and employ trained pharmacists in sterile and non-sterile techniques. All preparations are thoroughly quality-checked before dispensing.

Yes. We compound sublingual sildenafil (Viagra) and tadalafil (Cialis) tablets that dissolve under the tongue and take effect in approximately 15 minutes. A valid prescription is required.

Yes. Veterinary compounding is available with flavours pets accept and appropriate dosing. A valid veterinary prescription is required.

Can’t find the answer you’re looking for? Call us at 613-823-8030.

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Mon–Fri · 9 AM – 5 PM · 1 Tartan Drive, Unit 4, Ottawa, ON K2J 2W7