What is the expiration date for a reimbursed magistral preparation of capsules whose formula is not in the TMF, given that the TMF states most preparations are limited to 2 months, yet an article from the Farmaceutisch Tijdschrift voor België (2010, N. Duquet) suggests 6 months for non-validated formulas and 1 year for FN or FMS formulas unless otherwise specified?

Why does a boric acid ovule prepared with agar-agar instead of the prescribed gelatin appear to dissolve very slowly, specifically when using a formula of 600 mg boric acid, 0.166 g agar, 2.5 g water, and 2.16 g glycerol, given that a patient reported the ovule had still not dissolved by the morning after evening application?

How can a suspension be prepared containing 6 g of precipitated sulfur, 15 g each of zinc oxide and talc, 0.5% menthol, 15 g of glycerin, and equal parts alcohol and water up to 100 ml?

How can a pharmacist prepare a magistral 500mcg/g clobetasol propionate shampoo in a 60 ml quantity as a replacement for Clobex, given that the doctor is prescribing this to prevent the patient from having to discard leftovers since Clobex cannot be kept for longer than 4 weeks after opening?

A doctor is prescribing Guttae Bacimycini TMF, but since it does not appear in my version of the TMF, is the doctor referring to a different formulary or is there a formula in the TMF after all?

What is the best way to prepare a compounded substitute for Trianal suppositories containing lidocaine HCl and triamcinolone acetonide due to a stock shortage, given that adding lidocaine HCl to melted adeps solidus causes the powder to become viscous and sticky, resulting in a non-homogeneous mixture that cannot be poured?

How can a stable ointment be prepared when it breaks upon adding saponin coaltar to a formulation containing 5 g salicylic acid, 15 g saponin coaltar, 22.22 g PEG 4000, 48.88 g PEG 400, and water up to 100 g?