Notes from the bench.
Plain-language patient education, clinical notes for prescribers, and facility guidance from a family-owned South LA pharmacy. Updated when we have something worth publishing — not on a content calendar.
the lab
What we mean when we say USP <797>.
The actual difference between "USP 797 compliant" and "USP 797 inspected" matters for your patients. A practical breakdown of what's required for sterile compounding — and what you should ask any compounding pharmacy before sending an injectable Rx.
Read the article →Published guides and service pages below. Blog-style articles that were placeholder copy have been removed until real drafts are ready.
What we mean when we say USP <797>.
Sterile compounding standards — compliant vs. inspected, and questions to ask before you send an injectable Rx.
USP <800> hazardous-drug compounding at TFC.
NIOSH-listed drug containment for specialty compounding and long-term-care pharmacy.
What is compounding?
Plain-language overview of dosage forms, USP standards, and when patients need a compounder.
Pharmacy partner for SNFs, ALFs, group homes, and hospice.
ACHC LTC-accredited service stack, delivery, eMAR coordination, and partnership intake.
BHRT compounding capabilities.
Bioidentical hormone dosage forms, USP <800> handling for NIOSH-listed hormones, and prescriber workflow.
Insurance, cash pricing, and Medi-Cal.
Plans we accept and how to get an exact quote — illustrative ranges marked on the page.
Patient services — refill, transfer, FAQ.
How to become a patient, request refills, and find answers to common pharmacy questions.
Compounding reference library.
Formula categories and downloadable PDFs transcribed from TFC's prescriber reference materials.