Our Compounded Formulation Types

Capsule

Capsule shells can be flavoured on request to help improve administration, particularly for animals that are sensitive to taste or reluctant to take medication. Offering flavoured capsules can support better compliance with prescribed treatment plans, making it easier for veterinarians and animal owners to deliver accurate dosing without unnecessary stress.

A range of animal-friendly, synthetic flavour options may be available, allowing medications to be tailored to the preferences of different species, including companion animals such as dogs and cats, as well as exotic or specialty patients. Flavouring capsule shells can help mask unpleasant tastes or odours associated with certain active ingredients, supporting a smoother medication experience.

Creams & Ointments

Creams and ointments are topical formulations designed to deliver a wide range of medications directly to the skin, providing targeted treatment at the site where it is needed most. These preparations are commonly used in veterinary compounding to support the management of various dermatological conditions, wounds, infections, inflammation, and skin irritations across multiple animal species.

Topical applications allow active ingredients to be applied locally, which may help reduce systemic exposure while supporting effective, site-specific therapy. Cream and ointment bases can also be customised to suit the type of medication, the condition being treated, and the species of the patient, helping ensure optimal absorption, skin compatibility, and ease of application.

Compounded creams and ointments can be formulated to meet the specific prescribing requirements of veterinarians, including tailored strengths, ingredient combinations, and base formulations, making them a versatile option for individualised veterinary treatment plans.

Cytotoxic Preparations

Bova provides specialised veterinary compounding of cytotoxic medications within a dedicated, negative-pressure laboratory environment, designed specifically for the safe handling and preparation of hazardous pharmaceutical compounds. This controlled facility supports strict containment protocols, helping protect staff, the surrounding environment, and the integrity of each compounded preparation.

Cytotoxic medications are commonly prescribed in veterinary medicine for the treatment and management of cancers and neoplastic conditions in animals. Through precision compounding, Bova can prepare cytotoxic formulations to meet the specific dosage and treatment requirements prescribed by veterinarians, supporting accurate administration and individualised patient care.

To maintain the highest standards of safety, quality control, and pharmaceutical handling, cytotoxic medications are prepared on a scheduled weekly compounding cycle, with different active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) allocated to specific days of the week. This structured workflow supports safe laboratory practices, contamination control, and efficient production processes.

Ophthalmic Preparations

Bova offers a range of compounded ophthalmic preparations formulated specifically for veterinary use, including sterile eye drops, ophthalmic solutions, suspensions, and ointments. These preparations are designed to deliver targeted medications directly to the eye, supporting the treatment and management of a variety of ocular conditions in animals, such as infections, inflammation, corneal disease, glaucoma, and post-surgical eye care.

Our ophthalmic medications are compounded to meet the specific prescribing needs of veterinarians, allowing for customised strengths, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and formulation types suited to the individual patient. This flexibility supports precision dosing and tailored ophthalmic treatment plans across a range of species.

Many ophthalmic formulations can be supplied in a patented preservative-free dropper bottle, which has been specifically designed to help maintain sterility without the need for added preservatives. The innovative bottle system allows the sterile solution to pass through a one-way valve mechanism, preventing contamination from entering the bottle during use and helping maintain the integrity of the medication throughout the treatment period.

This advanced packaging technology supports safe, preservative-free ophthalmic medication delivery, which can be particularly beneficial for sensitive eyes, long-term treatments, and patients requiring frequent eye drop administration. You can find out more about our dropper here.

Oral Solutions, Suspensions & Pastes

Bova offers a range of compounded oral liquid and paste formulations designed to support accurate dosing, flexible administration, and improved patient compliance across a wide variety of animal species. Oral solutions, suspensions, and pastes are commonly prescribed in veterinary medicine when tablets or capsules are not suitable, allowing medications to be tailored to the specific needs of the animal and prescribing veterinarian.

In an oral solution, the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is fully dissolved in the liquid base, creating a clear and uniform formulation where the medication is evenly distributed throughout the solution. This allows for consistent dosing with each administration, making oral solutions a convenient option for many veterinary treatment protocols.

An oral suspension is prepared when the active ingredient cannot be completely dissolved in the liquid medium. Instead, fine particles of the medication are evenly dispersed throughout the liquid, forming a suspension. Because these particles may settle over time, the medication should be gently shaken prior to administration to ensure the active ingredient is redistributed evenly for accurate dosing.

Oral pastes provide a thicker formulation that can be particularly useful for targeted dosing in animals that may be difficult to medicate, or for species where paste administration is commonly used. These preparations allow for controlled delivery of compounded medications, supporting ease of administration for veterinarians and animal owners.

Otic Preparations

Bova provides a range of compounded otic (ear) preparations designed for the treatment and management of ear conditions in animals, including infections, inflammation, and chronic otitis. These medications can be formulated in a variety of dosage forms, including otic solutions, suspensions, ointments, and pluronic gel formulations, allowing veterinarians to select the most appropriate option based on the condition being treated, the active pharmaceutical ingredient, and the patient’s needs.

Poloxamer (Pluronic Gel)

Poloxamer, commonly known as pluronic gel, is a thermo-reversible, slow-release gel base frequently used in veterinary compounding. This specialised formulation behaves as a liquid when chilled, making it easy to measure and administer, and transforms into a highly viscous gel at room temperature or when it comes into contact with the patient’s body temperature.

This unique property allows the medication to remain in place within the ear canal, supporting sustained contact with the treatment area and gradual release of the active ingredient. As a result, pluronic gel formulations can be particularly useful in otic treatments where prolonged localised medication delivery is beneficial.

Sterile Preparations

Bova follows strict pharmaceutical guidelines and quality assurance protocols when preparing sterile compounded medications. Sterile products are manufactured within a dedicated positive-pressure cleanroom suite, specifically designed and certified for sterile compounding and aseptic preparation.

Sterile formulations require specialised procedures, environmental controls, and validated preparation techniques to ensure product sterility, safety, and consistency. All sterile medications are prepared within the cleanroom environment by trained compounding technicians and pharmacists, adhering to established sterile compounding standards and best practice protocols.

Tablets

Bova offers compounded veterinary tablets for a range of commonly prescribed medications, providing a convenient and familiar oral dosage form for animal patients. Tablet formulations can support accurate dosing, stability, and ease of administration, making them a practical option for many veterinary treatment plans.

Through veterinary compounding, tablets can be prepared to meet the specific prescribing requirements of veterinarians, including customised strengths and formulations where commercially available products may not meet the needs of the patient. This flexibility allows medications to be tailored for individual dosing requirements across different animal species and sizes.

Tablet formulations are often used for long-term medication management or routine treatments, providing a reliable and consistent delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Compounded tablets can support treatment compliance for animal owners, particularly when a precise dose or specialised formulation is required for the ongoing care of the patient.

Transdermal Preparations

Bova offers compounded transdermal preparations, including transdermal creams and gels, designed to deliver medications through the skin and into the systemic circulation. These formulations are commonly used in veterinary medicine when oral administration is difficult, stressful, or impractical, providing a convenient alternative route for medication delivery.

Transdermal medications are typically applied to areas of thin or hairless skin, such as the inner ear (pinna) in companion animals, allowing the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to be absorbed through the skin barrier. This method can support consistent dosing and improved treatment compliance, particularly for animals that are resistant to tablets, capsules, or liquid medications.

Through veterinary compounding, transdermal preparations can be customised with specific medications, concentrations, and formulation bases to suit the individual needs of the patient and the prescribing veterinarian, supporting individualised veterinary treatment plans.

Bova’s transdermal creams and gels are dispensed in Topi-Click® applicators, which provide a simple, metered dosing system designed for accurate and consistent application. Each click delivers a precise amount of medication, helping veterinarians and animal owners administer transdermal treatments with confidence and ease. You can find out more about Topi-Click® applicators on the dedicated information page.

• Accurate & consistent dose
• Targeted topical therapy
• Automated metered dosing

Flavours: The Science of Compliance

Flavour plays an important role in medication acceptance and treatment compliance in animals. Taste preferences in animals are influenced partly by their natural diets and biological taste receptors, but domesticated pets may also develop learned flavour preferences through their environment and interactions with their human caregivers.

In veterinary medicine, palatability can be a key factor in whether a medication is successfully administered. Many active pharmaceutical ingredients have naturally bitter or unpleasant tastes, which can make treatment challenging for both animals and their owners. By incorporating carefully selected flavouring agents, compounded medications can become more acceptable and easier to administer, supporting improved treatment adherence and reduced stress during dosing.

At Bova, flavouring options can be incorporated into a range of compounded formulations, helping veterinarians tailor medications to better suit the preferences of different animal species and individual patients. Enhancing the taste of medications is one of the ways Bova supports better compliance, smoother treatment routines, and improved patient care.

Flavour Range

A variety of veterinary-friendly flavours are available to support compliance with compounded medications across multiple dosage forms. For more information about available flavours, compounded formulations, or product options, please contact a member of the Bova team or place an order through the Bova ordering portal.

Apple

Chicken

Peanut Butter

Banana

Guava

Peppermint

Beef

Ham

Raspberry

Butterscotch

Honey

Strawberry

Caramel

Lemon

Tuna

Cherry

Liver

Tutti Frutti

Chocolate

Molasses

Vanilla