title: Basics of compounding: Tips and hints, part 4: lollipops/lozenges, gummy bears, patches, flavoring/coloring, sweeteners, and packaging.
abstract: Just a reminder--shortcuts, tips, hints, new techniques, etc. help make every compounder's job easier and enhance patient care. Keep a list of these tips and hints and add to them as new techniques are developed.
authors.forename: Loyd V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D002182:Candy; D004396:Coloring Agents; D004304:Dosage Forms; D004339:Drug Compounding / Q000379:methods; D004349:Drug Packaging; D005421:Flavoring Agents; D013549:Sweetening Agents
chemical_list: D004396:Coloring Agents; D004304:Dosage Forms; D005421:Flavoring Agents; D013549:Sweetening Agents