Delivery Promise :-
Order manufacture lines by 1:30pm or wholesale lines by 5:50pm for next day delivery by noon to UK mainland

What is a Special?
Generally a special is a non licensed medicine which is not commercially available from your normal wholesaler and so has to be specially manufactured or procured. These consist of:
- Unusual formulations
- A non standard strength
- A discontinued licensed product
- A licensed product which is
Medium/long term unavailable licensed products
A product which is licensed in another country (import)
Quantum can prepare products to the prescribers specification. Most products are offered in a range of strengths and pack sizes tailor made to meet your patients needs.
Why do doctors prescribe 'Specials'?
There are many reasons why a doctor would prescribe a special:
- Patients with swallowing difficulties can be treated with a liquid alternative. A tailor made liquid medicine avoids the need of patients and carers to crush tablets or mix capsule contents for administration. Such manipulations render the medicine unlicensed and switches liability to both the prescriber and the person administering the medicine.
- Complex dermatological conditions may require special combinations of ingredients and or the dilution of steroid creams and ointments for long
term use. - Patients may have allergies to certain excipients in proprietary medicines
such as lanolin, lactose or starch and may require a formula with these
omitted. - Flavorings in liquid medicines can be added or omitted to aid patient compliance.
Ordering
There are 3 ways to place your order with Quantum:
Freephone: 0800 0439372
Freefax: 0800 0439378
E-mail: orders@quantum-specials.co.uk
Our dedicated customer service team will confirm your order details and inform you of the expected delivery date.
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