Which of the following statements about compounding are true?

The statement that compounding must be written for an individual patient is correct. In the practice of pharmacy, compounding refers to the preparation of personalized medications tailored to the unique needs of individual patients. This could involve altering the formulation or concentration of a medication to suit specific clinical requirements that are not met by commercially available products. By ensuring that compounds are prepared for individual patients, it maintains the patient-centric focus of pharmacy practice and adheres to regulatory standards for compounding.

While other options may include certain elements of compounding—such as the fact that pharmacists are generally responsible for compounding and the reconstitution of certain medications can be a part of compounding—they do not encompass the full scope and definition of what compounding entails. Additionally, compounding must not be confused with commercial sale, as compounding is specifically designed for individual therapeutic needs rather than as a product for general sales.