Structural differences exist between human, and synthetic and animal hormones. In order for a replacement hormone to fully replicate the function of hormones which were originally naturally produced and present in the human body, the chemical structure must exactly match the original. There are significant differences between hormones that are natural to humans and synthetic or horse preparations. Side chains can be added to a naturally-occurring hormone to create a synthetic drug that can be patented by a manufacturer. A patented drug can be profitable to mass produce, and therefore a drug company can afford to fund research as to the medication's use and effectiveness. However, naturally-occurring substances can not be patented, so scientific studies are less numerous on natural hormones, because...
Symptoms of testosterone deficiency affect approximately 1 in 200 men and may include: weakness fatigue reduced libido osteoporosis This condition is commonly referred to as "Andropause" and less often as "Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male" (ADAM). A man may be considered hypogonadal at any age if total testosterone is less than 200 ng/dl, or bioavailable testosterone is less than 60 ng/dl. Basaria and Dobs of Johns Hopkins University recommend that elderly men with symptoms of hypogonadism and a total testosterone level < 300ng/dl should be started on hormone replacement. Testosterone What is the Optimal Form of Testosterone for Replacement Therapy? Testosterone USP is natural bio-identical testosterone that has been approved by the United States Pharmacopoeia and is available as a bulk...
As we age, our bodies begin to change. One of these changes is in our appearances, and this is one change that many of us worry about. Skin is the largest organ in our bodies, and as we age, individual components of our skin begin to weaken and go through degradation. Oxidants, environmental pollutants, temperature, and other factors all participate in this wear and tear that results in the wrinkles and aging look of our skin. Modern advances in knowledge, more specifically, cosmeceutical sciences, have enabled us to combat this natural process of aging, so that you can keep as much as possible the look that you want and to which you have grown accustomed. Your pharmacist at Commissioners Pharmacy...
Our compounding professionals can prepare individualized therapies for a myriad of dermatologic problems. Compounding pharmacists continue to improve both the aesthetic and therapeutic aspects of customized medications, offering alternatives and advantages for dermatology. We can compound medications into cosmetically appealing creams, topical sprays and powders, as well as create customized oral dosage forms (such as flavored troches or lollipops) and various preparations for other routes of administration. Compatible drugs can be combined into a single dosage form to simplify a medication administration schedule and improve compliance. USP approved chemicals can be utilized to enhance the absorption of topically applied medications. We commonly prepare unique formulations that physicians develop to meet specific needs of their patient population, or "tried and true"...
We work together with prescribers, children, and their families to customize medications and meet specific needs. Children pose many challenges when it comes to medication: they may resist having to take a medication, dislike the taste or texture, have difficulty swallowing solid dosage forms, and are fearful of injections. The limited pediatric market for most drugs may be the leading reason for the lack of investment in drug development for this population by the pharmaceutical industry. Most medications are not labeled for pediatric populations, and when a medication is not approved for use in infants and children, it usually is not available in a suitable pediatric dosage form. Fortunately, our compounding pharmacy is able to help. We can compound oral...
