When we think of a pharmacy , most of us imagine shelves full of ready-made medicines. But one of the oldest and most valuable roles of pharmacists is the preparation of magistral preparations – unique medicines made to order, tailored to a specific patient. It is a combination of knowledge, precision and responsibility: a true alchemy of the modern age, but with strict standards of quality and safety.
In this guide, we explain what magistral preparations are , when they are most often used, what the manufacturing process looks like in a pharmacy, and what you need to pay attention to when using and storing them.