Category Archives: Compounding

Chronic Pain

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jeff

Unfortunately, the number of patients with chronic pain is growing. And as we see more an more patients with chronic pain, we are seeing the side effects of long term prescription medications used to treat that pain grow as well. … Continue reading →

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Medications for Pets

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Jeff

Like humans, animals get sick. And like humans, animals have prescription medications available to them. However, when it comes to humans there are a lot fewer variables; male, female, young, old. Whereas a veterinarian sees all kinds of animals from … Continue reading →

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FDA Approved Drugs and Compounding

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jeff

Hi Jeff Carson here, Compounding Pharmacist and Chief-of-Staff of Oakdell Pharmacy. You know, as a pharmacist it really bothers me how our medication system is set up. You see, drug manufacturers go out and find tomorrow’s new medication. They research it to make … Continue reading →

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Hormone Replacement Therapy

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Jeff

Hi Jeff Carson here, Compounding Pharmacist and Chief-of-Staff of Oakdell Pharmacy. Let’s pretend that you need a new heart. Which would you rather have, the mechanical heart, a pig heart, or a human heart? Sounds silly doesn’t it! So why is … Continue reading →

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