Extemporaneous

Extemporaneous

Extemporaneous (pronunciation: /ɪkˌstɛmpəˈreɪniəs/) is a term often used in the field of Pharmacy and Medicine. It originates from the Latin word "ex tempore" which means 'out of the time' or 'at the moment'.

In the medical context, extemporaneous refers to the process of preparing a prescription medication to meet the unique needs of an individual patient. This may involve mixing, altering, or combining ingredients of drugs to create a medication that is not commercially available.

Related Terms

• Compounding
• Pharmaceutical formulation
• Pharmacy
• Prescription

See Also

• Pharmaceutical compounding
• Pharmacy (field)
• Medicine

References

• Pharmacy Practice and the Law (8th Edition) by Richard R. Abood
• Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy (22nd Edition) by Loyd V. Allen

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Extemporaneous
• Wikipedia's article - Extemporaneous

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