About
Together, We Grow the Power of Compounding Pharmacy
We bring together pharmacists who prepare compounded medications across Turkey, elevating the most established art of pharmacy to a contemporary level through training programs, scientific content, and professional advocacy efforts.
- Strong Pharmacist Network Across Turkey
- Training, Formula Archive, and Professional Support
Member Pharmacists
Scientific Content
Provincial Pharmacist Network
Validated Protocols
How to Prepare Compounded Medications?
Prescription Review
The physician prescribes a compounded formula tailored to the patient's needs. The pharmacist meticulously examines the active ingredients and dosage in the prescription.
Precise Production in the Laboratory
In the pharmacy laboratory, the medication is prepared using high-quality raw materials, at the dosage specified in the prescription, and under hygienic conditions.
Delivery and Information
The prepared medication is appropriately packaged. The pharmacist delivers the medication to the patient, providing detailed information on usage, dosage, and storage conditions.
Services We Offer Our Members
Continuous Professional Development
We organize comprehensive training sessions, from compounded medication preparation techniques to current formulations. Our members can access professional development content anytime through our online training portal.
- Online Training Portal Access
- Practical Compounding Training
- Current Formulation Techniques
Extensive Scientific Content
We offer a comprehensive archive of compounded formulas and scientific articles in many fields, including dermatology, phytotherapy, ophthalmic formulas, and veterinary formulas. Our members have unlimited access to all content.
- 1,000+ Formulas and Articles
- 25+ Specialty Categories
- Continuously Updated Content
Simplify Your Daily Tasks
We accelerate and simplify our pharmacists' daily compounding production processes with practical digital tools such as the Compounding Tariff Inquiry, Cost Calculation Tool, and Alcohol Conversion Table.
- Compounding Tariff Inquiry
- Cost Calculation Tool
- Alcohol Conversion Table
Knowledge Sharing and Professional Solidarity
We bring compounding pharmacists together through national congresses, summits, and seminars, sharing the latest developments in the field and strengthening professional solidarity.
- National Compounding Congresses
- Regional Seminars and Workshops
- Colleague Network and Networking
Exclusive Opportunities for Our Members
We provide economic advantages to our members through special discounts and rebates from contracted pharmaceutical raw material and laboratory equipment companies. Our membership privileges are continuously expanding.
- Special Discounts from Contracted Companies
- Priority Participation in Events and Congresses
- Used Laboratory Equipment Marketplace
Fighting for Our Rights Together
We actively work with the SSI (Social Security Institution), the Turkish Pharmacists' Association, and relevant institutions to remove legal and bureaucratic obstacles facing compounding pharmacy. We initiate legal processes to protect the rights of our profession.
- SSI and Official Institution Meetings
- Legal Process and Case Tracking
- Legislation Monitoring and Information
Frequently Asked Questions
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1What is the Association of Compounding Pharmacists?
The Association of Compounding Pharmacists is a professional organization established to unite pharmacists across Turkey who prepare compounded medications, with the aim of developing and expanding the practice of compounding in pharmacies. Our Association is headquartered in…
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2Who is eligible for membership?
All pharmacists holding a pharmacy degree and interested in pharmaceutical compounding are eligible to apply for membership. Applications are submitted via the 'Become a Member' section on our website.
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3What are the membership benefits?
Members access the training portal, an archive of over 1,000 formulas and articles, special discounts from partner companies, participation in congresses and events, professional tools such as Compounding Tariff and Cost Calculation, and a used laboratory equipment…
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4What is a compounded medication?
A compounded medication is a personalized drug prepared by a pharmacist in the pharmacy laboratory according to a physician's prescription written specifically for a patient. It is used in situations where standard industrial medications cannot meet the…
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5How is the price of a magistral preparation determined?
The pricing of magistral preparations is determined based on the Magistral Tariff set by the Turkish Pharmacists' Association. An estimated price can be calculated using the Magistral Cost Calculation tool available on our association's website.
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6How can I access the training portal?
Association members can access online training content via the Training Portal link on our website. Through the portal, training modules on compounded medicine preparation techniques and up-to-date formulations are provided.
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7What areas are included in the formula and article archive?
Our archive contains scientific content in dermatological, phytotherapeutic, homeopathic, ophthalmic, veterinary, oral/buccal preparations, syrups, ear drops, hair formulations, ovules and suppositories, rare diseases, and many other areas.
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8What events does the Association organize?
Our Association organizes national Magistral Congresses, regional seminars, workshops, and professional summits. You can find up-to-date information about our events in the Events section of our website.
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9How can I find a pharmacy that prepares compounded medicines?
You can access the list of pharmacists producing compounded medicines in your province through the member directory on our association's website. You can contact us via our contact page for detailed information.
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10What are the association’s professional advocacy activities?
Our association actively works with the Social Security Institution (SGK), the Turkish Pharmacists' Association (TEB), and relevant authorities to eliminate legal and bureaucratic obstacles facing compounded/extemporaneous pharmacy practice. Within this scope, processes such as lawsuits filed against…
