Compounded drugs are not considered to be "new" drugs subject to [[FDA]] approval. Rather, the safeguards are that a pharmacist may only sell a compounded drug based on a valid prescription from a licensed practitioner. | Compounded drugs are not considered to be "new" drugs subject to [[FDA]] approval. Rather, the safeguards are that a pharmacist may only sell a compounded drug based on a valid prescription from a licensed practitioner. |