pharmacists do not typically "make" pills with drug combinations prescribed by doctors. Most medications are manufactured by pharmaceutical companies and come in standardized forms and dosages. Pharmacies dispense these pre-made medications to patients according to the prescriptions written by doctors.
If a doctor prescribes a drug combination that is not commercially available or requires specific dosage adjustments, the pharmacist may work with the doctor to find an appropriate alternative or request a specially compounded medication from a compounding pharmacy.
Compounding pharmacies specialize in customizing medications to meet the unique needs of individual patients. They can prepare medications in different forms (e.g., capsules, creams, gels) and combine multiple drugs as prescribed by a healthcare provider to create a tailored treatment. However, compounding is usually reserved for specific situations when commercially available medications are not suitable or available for a patient's particular needs.
It's worth noting that practices and regulations can vary between countries, and there might be specific instances or regions where pharmacists are involved in more extensive compounding of medications, including drug combinations prescribed by doctors. However, this is generally not the norm in most countries' standard pharmacy practice. If you have specific questions about the services offered by a particular pharmacy or compounding pharmacy, it's best to reach out to them directly for more information.