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Different regulatory paths
FDA-approved medicines undergo FDA review for safety, effectiveness, and quality. Compounded medicines do not receive that same premarket review.
Why compounding may be considered
A clinician may consider patient-specific compounding when legally permitted and clinically appropriate. That decision does not make the preparation a generic copy.
Questions for a care team
Ask which licensed pharmacy will dispense, what the label will show, how storage works, and how adverse events are handled.