The Most Common Types of Pharmacy Compounding Formulas

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There are many pharmacy compounding formulas that can be created on an individual scale to provide custom medication to a person. Here are the most common formulas used. Compounding – the art and science of hand-creating medications from base drug ingredients – is very complicated. While it shares similarities with drug manufacturing, these pharmacy compounding… Read more »

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The Most Common Compounded Prescriptions to Know

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There is a difference between pharmaceutical manufacturing and compounding. In this guide, we will discuss the difference and explore the most common compounded prescriptions. Big companies manufacture many prescriptions in the United States. The FDA approves manufactured medications; therefore, they must follow FDA guidelines and be sold commercially. They are created to meet a one-size-fits-all… Read more »

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Diabetes Awareness Month: What You Need to Know

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November is Diabetes Awareness Month. This month, we aim to provide more information on the disease including risk factors, symptoms, and prevention options.  The Center for Disease Control reports one in ten Americans have diabetes. That’s over 34 million, and an estimated 88 million have pre-diabetes. A disease affecting this many people is alarming. That’s… Read more »

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The 4 Types of Vaccines to Know

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Most people are aware of vaccine shots, but did you know that there are actually four types of vaccines? Seek out the bad guy, kill it, keep people safe and healthy, repeat. Sounds like a movie about superheroes and villains. In a way, this is true. Only in this case, antibodies are the superheroes; viruses… Read more »

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11 Surprising Causes of GI Irritation

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Gastrointestinal problems affect roughly 11% of Americans, but what causes such issues? Here are 11 potential causes of GI irritation. Stomach and abdominal pains are a nuisance at best and debilitating at worst, and can turn a perfectly beautiful day into a struggle. Unfortunately, diagnosing the source of the problem isn’t always easy; many, many… Read more »

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The Beers List of Medications for Aging Adults: What to Know

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Many aging adults have never heard of the Beers List of Medications, but this list is incredibly important in managing your health. As we age, many of us often find ourselves grappling with chronic health conditions like high blood pressure, Diabetes, or Arthritis. The kidney, liver, and gastrointestinal tract also become less effective at filtering… Read more »

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