There are many reasons to use compounded medicine.

Variation:

Another dosage form is needed (Oral, topical, liquid, sublingual, suppository).

Potency:

There is a need for individual and/or bulk compounding.

Allergies:

Commercially available preparations are not in the strength you need.

Patient is allergic to fillers or dyes in commercially prepared formulations.

Availability:

The medication of choice is no longer available commercially. Often we can order the main chemical ingredient and compound the formulation.

Side-Effects:

The manufactured oral medication causes nausea or other gastric side-effects. We can often compound the medication topically for maximized benefits and minimized side-effects.

Flavoring:

The medication's flavoring needs to be changed to enhance compliance.