At National Custom Compounding, the majority of our compounded capsules are prepared using high-quality pharmaceutical-grade capsule shells.

Gelatin Capsules

Most capsules are made from gelatin, a purified protein derived from animal collagen. Gelatin capsules are widely used in pharmaceutical preparations because they are:

• Safe and well established for medicinal use
• Easy to swallow
• Suitable for a wide range of compounded formulations
• Designed to dissolve efficiently after ingestion

Vegetarian Capsules

Where clinically appropriate, we may also be able to prepare medications using vegetarian capsules made from hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), a plant-derived material.

Vegetarian capsules may be suitable for patients who:

• Follow vegetarian or vegan lifestyles
• Have dietary or religious preferences
• Prefer a non-animal capsule option

Other Ingredients

In addition to the capsule shell, compounded capsules may contain:

• Active pharmaceutical ingredient(s) prescribed by your practitioner
• Fillers or bulking agents to achieve the required dose and capsule size
• Other pharmaceutical excipients necessary for the formulation

The specific ingredients used will depend on the individual prescription and formulation requirements.

Need More Information?

Patients are welcome to request information about the ingredients in their compounded medication, including the capsule type and any inactive ingredients used in the formulation. If you have allergies, dietary requirements, or ingredient sensitivities, please speak with our team before your medication is prepared.

National Custom Compounding is committed to transparency and will provide ingredient information to help patients make informed decisions about their healthcare.