Compounding pharmacy technicians mix various components to create specific formulations of medicines for patients when the available drugs on the market do not suit the patients’ needs. For example, a patient may be allergic to individual elements within a drug; a compounding pharmacy technician can create a new version of that medication without those elements. Or an elderly patient may not be able to take a medication in pill form, so a compounding pharmacy technician will make the drug into liquid form. Other responsibilities for this position may include working at the front desk to greet customers, stocking and updating inventory, and resolving billing issues.