Compounding Services

The Art & Science of Compounding

Welcome to NuCara Compounding Pharmacy!

Working together with the physician and patient to solve medication problems.

NuCara is an independent Midwest-based pharmacy group, dedicated to the art and science of compounding. From discontinued or unavailable meds to cutting edge dosing options...NuCara Pharmacy works with the practitioner to solve medication problems and meet specific patient needs.  This website is designed to provide the practitioner and patient easy access to information about the services NuCara offers.  If you have questions about compounding or would like more information about NuCara, contact info@nucara.com, or call one of our three pharmacies toll-free and visit with a pharmacist.

Quality Assurance

From the beginning, NuCara pharmacists have recognized the importance of embracing, and adhering to, nationally-accepted standards for the practice of professional compounding.

- NuCara's Standard Operating Procedures encompass strict guidelines for the preparation of compounds to assure uniformity and quality.  NuCara pharmacists verify each step of the compounding process.

- Certificates of Analysis of the compounding chemicals used are available upon request.

- Equipment is certified annually and calibrated daily. Drug storage areas are light and temperature controlled.


"How can I tell if the medication is compounded properly?"

Technology

The ability to combine one or more chemicals into a new preparation (upon the order of a prescriber) is the unique domain of the compounding pharmacist.  NuCara's pharmacists combine art and skill to create new formulations and unique dosage forms that were previously unavailable.  To do this correctly, state-of-the-art technology is crucial.

- NuCara pharmacies are equipped with electronic balances that accurately weigh chemicals in minute increments.   

- Our ointment mills and homogenizers reduce particle size, resulting in smoother suspensions and transdermals.  

- Our autoclaves, clean rooms and laminar airflow hoods ensure sterile preparations.   


"How can I tell if my pharmacy is reputable?" 

Special Training 

NuCara pharmacists are graduates of accredited Colleges of Pharmacy and licensed by Boards of Pharmacy.  NuCara has taken this educational process a step further by holding its pharmacists and compounding technicians to a higher standard with required additional training and continuing education. NuCara pharmacists are skilled at assessing a problem and creatively meeting the challenge. The pharmacists use:   

- Scientific research   

- Experimentation in the pharmacy   

- Collaboration with physicians, veterinarians, dentists and other
prescribers to create alternative dosage forms.

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209 E. San Marnan - Waterloo, Iowa 50702
Phone: (319) 236-8891 -Toll Free: 1-800-759-1641
Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm, Sat. Closed

1150 Fifth Street, Ste 140 - Coralville, Iowa 52241
Phone: (319) 354-6006 - Toll Free: 1-877-2NUCARA
Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:30pm, Sat. 9:00am-12:00pm

5770 N. MoPac Expressway, Ste 104 - Austin, Texas 78731
Phone: (512) 454-9923 - Toll Free: 1-866-9NUCARA
Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat. Closed

107 W. Main Street
Ottumwa, IA  52501
Phone: (641) 684-5453
Mon-Fri 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm

101 W. Vallette St.
Elmhurst, IL  60126
Phone: (630) 834-1223
Mon-Fri 9:00am-7:00pm, Sat. 9:00am-5:00pm, Sun. 9:00am-1:00pm