Grab it while it’s hot: Our new Snapshot of Pharmacy Compounding

APC has just released the 2025–2026 edition of our Snapshot of Pharmacy Compounding in America — a slick overview of the practice of pharmacy compounding in the US.

The snapshot is a tool to provide a solid background and understanding of compounding, especially 503As — it’s perfect for sharing with policymakers, media, prescribers, and anyone else who could benefit from a primer on the practice.

The data are based on APC’s member survey from mid-2025, and the project was made possible in part with the generous support of APC corporate patrons Fagron, Medisca, and PCCA.

The study was commissioned by APC and conducted by the Center for Business Research at the University of Mary Washington. The results are based on data compiled from more than 600 pharmacy compounding professionals across the country.

“Details about the wide use of pharmacy compounding have been hard to come by in recent years," said APC Chief Executive Officer Scott Brunner. “This snapshot provides some definition for the profession here and now — how it’s structured, what compounders are doing in their businesses, and even the challenges they’re facing.”

“Pharmacy compounding serves millions of patients in this country every day,” said APC Board Chair Philip Smyth of Lebanon, Ohio. “It’s important that our elected officials and regulators understand the impact of pharmacy compounding in the American healthcare economy.”

Some interesting statistics:

• The median 503A compounding pharmacy dispenses 350 compounded prescriptions a week, and works with 150 different prescribers to dispense 100 unique compounding formulations.
• The median 503B outsourcing facility provides jobs for 30 people.
• 80% of pharmacies and facilities that compound non-sterile preparations do so for both human and veterinary use.
• Hormone replacement therapy is the most popular compounded formulation, making up an average of 36% of therapies dispensed.

Download the Snapshot of Pharmacy Compounding in America — it’s great information not just for you, but for legislators, regulators, patients, providers, and the media. Share it on your favorite social media channels and help spread the word about how important pharmacy compounding is to the country’s healthcare system.