FAQS
The following Frequently Asked Questions and Answers are provided as a courtesy to you. If the question and answer you are looking for are not listed below, please call us at (661) 294-4040 and we will be glad to assist you.- What can The Druggist prepare?
- What are The Druggist's bio-identical products?
- What is BIHRT?
- Why would I want to introduce BIHRT into my body since I already have some?
- How do I apply BIHRT?
- Products
- What type of medical professionals does The Druggist work with?
Answers
- Biest (various strengths)
- Progesterone (cream, capsules, or suppositories)
- Testosterone
- Progesterone/testosterone combination
- Biest, progesterone, testosterone
- DHEA
- Pregnenolone
- Melatonin
- Thyroid hormone
- Lugol’s solution
- Vitamin D (D-2 and D-3)
- Pain management (cream/ointment/lotion/gel)
- Suppositories (progesterone, various strengths)
- Troches for pediatric use or oncology patients (unable to swallow)
- Oral gels
- Solutions and suspensions for any use
- Lollipops (to introduce numbing agents to the throat, for example)
- Lip balms
- Capsules (to make different combinations or to remove ingredients a person may be allergic to)
- Oral pastes
- Effervescent powder (to introduce vitamins after gastric bypass)
- Nasal sprays
- Veterinary uses
- Add fragrance and flavor to your compound (make the compound sweeter)
- Make gelatin troche for patients who have had chemotherapy
- Mask bitter drugs
- Improve the after taste of some drugs
- Compound special formulations for autistic patients
- Some over the counter oils (like castor oil) may be made more palatable
- When a patient takes a liquid medication daily and tires of the taste, we can help
- “Gummy bear” lollipops can be made to introduce medications
- Some ingredients can be introduced in capsule form
- Cosmetics and cosmeceuticals can be compounded, such as: under-eye cream, anti-wrinkle facial creams, men’s products, and much more
- Wound care needs for decubitus, ulcers, radiation burns, oral mucositis (very inflamed mucosal tissue), post-surgery wound medications can also be compounded
- Hot flashes,
- Less ability to sleep and maintain sleep,
- Headaches related to low progesterone levels,
- Vaginal dryness,
- Painful intercourse,
- Weight gain,
- and many more symptoms.
- Full line of vitamins
- Homeopathic – Boiron & zeel
- Metagenic nutritional supplements
- Ortho-molecular nutritional supplements
- Florastor
- Kelocote
- Prosta Q, Cysta Q
- Liquid Smile
- Silver biotics
- Derm ami/persimmon line (nursing pads)
- Life Wave
- L’Anine cream
- OB/GYN
- Veterinarian
- Orthopedist
- Sport medicine doctor
- Urologist
- Wound care specialist
- Pain management doctor
- Pediatricians
- Physical therapists
- Physician’s assistants
- Nurse
- Podiatrist
- Cosmetic surgeon
- Dermatologist
- Dentist
- ENT specialist
- Endocrinologist
- Family practice doctor
- Gastroentronologist
- hospice practice
This is only a partial list of what we can prepare.
Whether you are a patient or a physician, tell us what you need, and will make it. Anything from a custom pain management cream for you, to a medicated treat for your pet.
Our job is to create what you need, when you need it, thus accommodating you.
The Druggist can produce a product for which there is no manufacturer, or a make a product that has been discontinued.
We can prepare a non-allergenic product or a dosage form not otherwise available. We can prepare a strength specifically for your patient’s needs.
We can prepare a non-allergenic product or a dosage form not otherwise available. We can prepare a strength specifically for your patient’s needs.
At The Druggist we can flavor your final product. For example: changing the perception of unpleasant to pleasant in regard to taste, odor, or appearance of the product.
At The Druggist we can…
For pain management, need for arthritis pain, migraines, shingles, burning mouth, itching, cancer pain, opiate tolerance, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathy, opiates, anesthetics, anti-nausea agents, NSAID’s, and much more, custom compounds can be created.
For sports medicine, topical muscle relaxants can be compounded, phonophoresis gels as well, sunscreen lip balms, fungal skin infections, blisters, protection and treatment of athlete’s foot, foot odor and perspiration, skin scrapes and abrasions…all can be effectively addressed with custom compounds.
The Druggist can also create compounds for veterinary medicine. Ask us. Transdermal forms can be done for cats, medicated treats can be made for dogs, horses, etc.
Compounded bio-identical hormone replacement (BIHRT).
During mankind’s creation we were provided with a highly complex and yet very simple symbiosis of nature’s molecules, such as: estrogen, (Estrone, Estradiol, Estriol), progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, DHEA, aldosterone, thyroid and melatonin among many other intricate systems.
So to put it simply, using bio-identical hormone replacements is merely copying nature.
Nature's molecules reach their peak after puberty and around age 20-35. Their production continually declines from then on.
This is exhibited by premenauposal/menauposal symptoms such as
The closest to natural way has been through transmucosal, such as the inner side of the labia/vagina, or transdermal (across the dermis or across the skin).
Bio-identical hormone therapy is not new.
Physiological data as well as clinical outcomes demonstrating the association of lower risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease among others using bio-identical hormones is out there.
Physiological data as well as clinical outcomes demonstrating the association of lower risk of breast cancer and cardiovascular disease among others using bio-identical hormones is out there.
As individuals, we are faced daily with many choices.
As a pharmacist I believe that there is a way for one to feel well and be well on a daily basis.
Therefore, if I am able to use compounds that are closest to nature’s hormone replacement then it is a win-win relationship.
As a pharmacist I believe that there is a way for one to feel well and be well on a daily basis.
Therefore, if I am able to use compounds that are closest to nature’s hormone replacement then it is a win-win relationship.
The estrogen we use at The Druggist are derived from soy, while the progesterone and testosterone are derived from yams.
These natural molecules are essential for a healthy body. A deficiency of these may be manifested as hot flashes, etc.
These symptoms are the body’s equivalent of the warning lights on the dashboard of your car…something is not right and requires your attention.
These symptoms are the body’s equivalent of the warning lights on the dashboard of your car…something is not right and requires your attention.
Don’t wait for these “lights” to turn “on.” Have your physician translate your symptoms when they occur.
Estrogens have a function and are a necessity to our body.
Upon breaking down, estrogens create metabolites. Some of these metabolites have a protective function that are good for us, but some are carcinogenics, which is disastrous.
Upon breaking down, estrogens create metabolites. Some of these metabolites have a protective function that are good for us, but some are carcinogenics, which is disastrous.
All of these natural molecules create by-products necessary for the chain reactions our body needs.
A physician during an office visit will conduct a series of tests to enable him or her to adjust your hormonal needs.
Like a radio transmitter, some tweaking here and there will have to occur.
Our duties as pharmacist and technician will be to create a specific compound, on demand, just for you.
You need a customized compound, and that’s what we deliver.
You need a customized compound, and that’s what we deliver.
Whether you are an...
...We at The Druggist can accommodate your needs. Just ask.
Together we will work toward the benefit of our patient.
Together we will respect our patient's healthcare.
Together we will respect our patient's healthcare.