General Compounding

Personalized medicine is essential to achieve optimal health. Compounding pharmacies can improve health and wellness with custom formulations.

A compound pharmacy creates custom medication for patients. Choose a local establishment to enjoy several benefits.

Compounding, the process of creating tailored medications, is a great way pharmacists can help increase adherence and optimize a patient’s long-term health.

Pharmacists do more than fill prescriptions. People can get medications made in different forms at a compound pharmacy, benefitting overall health.

Compounding supplements can give athletes a competitive edge. Specialized vitamins and minerals improve performance.

Although retail pharmacy chains are popular, people still prefer local pharmacists for more affordable prescriptions and custom medication.

Is eczema causing constant itching? A custom topical solution may be the answer. Here are 3 reasons compounding beats an over-the-counter treatment option.

Vitamin B1 deficiency can cause loss of appetite, fatigue, irritability, and beriberi. A compounded vitamin can ensure individuals get enough thiamine.

Too much of certain vitamins and minerals can lead to toxicity or overdose. Compounding allows for safe use while avoiding side effects.

or most people, hair goals include avoiding dandruff, stimulating growth, and healthy shine. A compounded custom shampoo solution may help.

Some medications can negatively interact with other drugs, causing complications. Compounding can provide a custom solution.

Compounding can create personalized medication to a patient’s specific needs. Custom and cost-effective medications are some of the benefits.

Polypharmacy patients struggle to keep up with multiple prescriptions. Consolidating drugs by compounding can help with medication adherence.

Compounding medicine into gummies can be a way to get children to take medication without fail. Are there any cons to drugs in gummy form?

GERD can be uncomfortable, but some prescription medicine can worsen symptoms of acid reflux. Compounding prescriptions can help.

Sometimes, prescription medication can cause a drug allergy. After identifying the specific allergen, compounding can help.

Is there such a thing as too many medications? A pharmacist can help with prescription management for polypharmacy patients.

A compound multivitamin designed for vegans can fill nutritional gaps. A compound pharmacy can deliver a personal solution.

People who have difficulty swallowing pills, severe allergies, or multiple medications may benefit from a compounding pharmacy.

Millions of Americans take a multivitamin, most of which are generic, store-bought brands. A DIY multivitamin is much more beneficial.

Hormone replacement therapy helps with unwanted symptoms of menopause or low testosterone. Compounding can improve HRT success rates.

Millions of patients manage multiple prescriptions, especially the elderly. A local pharmacy can help manage these drugs.

Side effects can be uncomfortable and decrease medication adherence for many patients. Is a compound pharmacist the key to safer medicine?

While psoriasis is incurable, there are some treatments that help soothe symptoms. Compounding can help address symptoms.

Picky eating is common, but parents can help kids get vital nutrients and medicine with a meal schedule, leading by example, and patience.

A compounded shampoo is a special formula created by a compound pharmacist. Consider these 4 benefits to compounded shampoos.

Some women want to start or continue supplements while pregnant. Asking a pharmacist these 4 crucial questions can help both mother and baby.

Compounded medication provides tailored treatment to patients with allergies and access to simple-to-consume therapies.

Dental visits can be scary and bring feelings of anxiety for kids. Compounding may help ease these fears with individualized medication.

For kids to take medication consistently, the type of drug matters. A compounding pharmacy can ensure children have medicine in a useful form.

Some children understandably have trouble swallowing pills. Compounded medication can help kids in 3 ways.

Compound pharmacies can mix medications specific to a patient's needs. Patients can still benefit in 3 powerful ways.

Patients who have prescriptions in multiple pharmacies should consider moving to pharmacists who do compounding for the amazing benefits.

Pharmacists can create personalized medications for patients who have specific prescription needs. Here are 3 types of patients who benefit.

Specific hair and scalp conditions, such as dandruff or psoriasis, can lead to itching and flaking. Consider a medicated shampoo.

Wound healing can be difficult for diabetes patients. Pharmaceutical compounding may help relieve stress and confusion about medication.

Compound skincare products provide all skin types with personalized medicine to lift, boost, and revitalize more effectively than over-the-counter products.

Medicated lozenges, also known as dissolving troches compounding, provide patients with convenient, delicious, and alternative medications.

Pharmacies can help by preparing compounding treatments. These unique formulas can speed up wound healing and reduce infections.

Department store skincare products have improved in quality. However, these popular brands are still a one-size-fits-all.

Pollution can be harmful to the complexion, causing wrinkles and early aging. Look for these skincare ingredients to fight pollution damage.

Dull skin can have anyone down in the dumps. Restore that radiance with some simple changes and ask a dermatologist about a customized skincare product.

Compound pharmacies produce specialized medications. A compound pharmacy may help patients with psoriasis get personalized treatment.

A variety of factors can cause hyperpigmentation. Customized skincare can reduce melanin production and lighten dark spots.

Sun damage leads to fine lines, wrinkles, and early signs of aging. Photoaging can be reversed without surgery through personalized skincare options.

Custom skincare treatment uses personalized dosage forms. These treatments are the best option to treat sensitive skin issues.

Scars can affect a person's self-esteem and appearance, but compound pharmacies can provide custom treatment options for a range of scar types.

Proper wound care will help patients prevent scarring. Dermatology compounding treatments can even reverse scarring and skin damage.

Customized skincare offers products that are personalized for the dermatology needs of each patient; this may be the missing ingredient in banishing acne.

Dental anxiety can be relieved with dental compounding. Custom medications can make the entire procedure more comfortable for a patient.

Sun damage leads to fine lines, wrinkles, and early aging. Customized skincare treatments can help people reverse sun damage.

Acne prevention requires specific skincare routines and products. Dermatology compounding treatments offer high levels of effectiveness.

Taking generic or brand name medication may not be the best route. With compound medication, patients can receive customized relief.

At a compound pharmacy, patients have more options. Compound pharmacies may be best for patients with allergies, intolerances, or different dosage needs.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is an alternative to traditional HRT. This therapy uses plant extracts instead of a synthetic replacement.

Women who experience menopausal symptoms like hot flashes have a variety of treatment options, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT). A compound pharmacy can provide a patient with a customized hormone prescription.

Compound pharmacies are on the rise again. Allergies are more easily identified so avoidance of those fillers or products requires special compounding.

Compound medications are drugs which have been combined to suit a person’s particular needs like people who have allergies to certain medications.

Compounding medication, made at the pharmacy, is a way to create medication specific to an individual patient that may have special requirements.

BHRT is often used to ease the symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, mood swings, and poor concentration.

Pharmaceutical compounding is the process of mixing medical preparations to suit unique needs of an individual patient performed by a licensed pharmacist.

November is the month of diabetes awareness as an everyday reality, however, diabetes is a health condition that Americans need to be aware of daily.

If you are a senior citizen or are a caregiver for one, it is important to know about high-risk medications, and how your pharmacist can help you.

If you have trouble controlling your ability to urinate you may have an over-active bladder. Causes can range from infection, disease, age, and illness.

Vaccines are a crucial part of the national health. Vaccinations help our population from getting vaccine-resistant diseases and illnesses.

Vaccines are a crucial part of the national health. Vaccinations help our population from getting vaccine-resistant diseases and illnesses.

Symptoms and Causes of Low Blood Pressure Understanding the symptoms and causes for extremely low blood pressure is important for knowing how to manage it. Your family physician and your pharmacist can play a helpful role in helping you with low blood pressure. Your blood pressure reading should be more than 120/80mmHg, but less than 140/90mmHg. When your blood pressure reading is less than 90/60mmHg, it is considered low blood pressure. Your local pharmacy should have a blood pressure monitor to check your blood pressure. If you visit ReNue Rx Frisco, our pharmacists can also suggest a reliable [...]

Iron Supplements for Anemia While there are many reasons for iron-deficient anemia, the two most common reasons are for those with increased iron needs and those with a decreased iron intake. Increased iron needs: • Those with a rapid growth rate in childhood • Those pregnant or breastfeeding • Major blood loss due to heavy menstruation or medical conditions Decreased iron intake: • Those with a diet low in iron sources • Those with low iron absorption • Those with increased medication that decreases iron absorption in the stomach What are the signs of iron-deficient anemia? • Tired, [...]

Diabetes Management ReNue Rx pharmacists understand the many different types of insulin and how they work in your body. They can explain and help you understand your dosage for your best insulin management. Those with both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes require knowledge of insulin, dosage, and proper nutrition. While those with diabetes require the care of an endocrinologist, the diabetes health care specialist, your ReNue pharmacist can also give you guidance. Each person is different, and with a variety of insulin and dosage regimens, it becomes a very personal plan. Once that plan is established with [...]

Guidelines for Pediatric Suppositories Medication can sometimes be difficult for children to take orally, especially if vomiting is part of the illness. Suppositories can be an easy way to administer medications to sick children, but there are some basic guidelines for using suppositories to make it easier for the child and for the one providing the suppository care. Make sure that the suppositories are stored in a cool space, such as the refrigerator, but do not freeze. If cutting them is required, they will be easier to cut if cold. If cutting is required, make sure to cut [...]

Topical Pain Medication or Oral Pain Medication? Pain is pain. When your pain requires medication, you want the product that will best soothe your discomfort. So do you want a topical pain medication or an oral pain medication? Our ReNue RX pharmacist can help you decide. Topical pain medication (usually a cream, gel, spray, or ointment) is often a great choice because there are fewer possible side effects with a topical medication. They are non-addictive and they are usually not absorbed systemically. With topical medications, you should not experience the first pass effect when the medication potency is [...]

Does Vitamin D3 Reverse Sunburn? Our pharmacists at ReNue RX know the many benefits of vitamin D and the fact that most people are deficient in it. We’ll review a few benefits and explore a new possible benefit of vitamin D. Vitamin D is produced when the body is exposed to sunlight. This can happen from moderate sun exposure of about five to ten minutes, two to three times weekly. Vitamin D can also be consumed in food or nutritional supplements. However, vitamin D also breaks down quickly and does not stay stored in the body, so it [...]

Pediatric Cream Guidelines Pediatric creams are used for a variety of ailments in children. While diaper rash is a very common reason for using a cream, there have been recent innovations for cream medications to treat atopic dermatitis in babies and children. For atopic dermatitis, or eczema, topical steroid creams, when used appropriately, provide relief and healing in babies and children. Follow directions carefully, and consult with your ReNue RX pharmacist about any questions or concerns you might have about the steroid cream. Creams are also used for treatment itching as a result of head lice. Antibiotic creams [...]

Compounded Pediatric Capsules and Liquids Giving oral medication to children can be a challenge, however, it doesn’t always have to be. A compounding pharmacy can make medications into different easy to swallow products. What are pediatric oral medications? Two commonly compounded types of pediatric oral products are capsules and liquids. Even products that are not commercially available in these forms can be compounded into capsules or liquids, each with their own benefits. Capsules – capsules are made up of two solid shells that fit together. The medication is placed inside the capsule and then released as the shell [...]

Neuropathic Pain Relief- Nerve Pain Modifiers Compounded nerve pain modifiers provide a personalized, tailored approach to treating nerve pain. What is nerve pain? Nerve pain results from damage to or overstimulation of the nervous system. It can present as pain, numbness, tingling, or burning sensation. Nerve pain can be caused by several things, including diabetes, shingles, stroke, trauma, or fibromyalgia and can be very debilitating if not treated appropriately. How do nerve pain modifiers work? Nerve pain is often treated by anticonvulsants, antidepressants, and/or topical pain agents that all work in different ways. Anticonvulsants such as gabapentin and [...]

Effects of Compounded Corticosteroids Corticosteroids have been used for decades in a wide range of diseases, including auto-immune and inflammatory conditions. While they are very effective at treating certain diseases, corticosteroids come with their own sets of challenges and side effects. Because of these side effects, it is important to reduce the exposure as much as possible. Compounding is a great way to achieve this. What are compounded corticosteroids? Corticosteroids come in different strengths and different formulations, however, as with any product, there are only limited commercially available options. Therefore, compounded steroids offer a great alternative. Corticosteroids can [...]

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs - NSAIDs Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, also known as NSAIDs, are medications that effectively reduce inflammation and pain. Oral NSAIDs When taken orally, NSAIDs are rapidly absorbed in the gut. The drugs are metabolized in the liver and eliminated by the kidneys. Therefore, individuals with kidney or liver conditions may better tolerate a topical NSAID. NSAIDs are some of the most common pain relief medications and can be beneficial in reducing pain caused by a number of conditions including: Arthritis Tendonitis Muscle aches Bursitis Menstrual cramps Headache Toothache Back pain Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications can also help [...]

Dissolving Troches Compounding Troches are medicated lozenges that can be compounded with different medications to dissolve in the mouth. They can be made into hard lozenges that are designed to be held in the mouth and allowed to melt slowly, or soft lozenges that can be chewed and swallowed. Since troches stay in the mouth for a period of time while they dissolve, they can be compounded with several flavors and colors to make them more appealing and appetizing. What conditions are troches used to treat? Troches enable the medication to stay in contact with the mouth for [...]

Wound Care Compounding Good wound care is vital to proper healing. Custom compounded medications can help speed healing, reduce the risk of infection and avoid complications. Importance of good wound care Proper wound care is vital to efficient healing. An open wound is at risk for infection which can result in scarring, amputation or even death, if not properly managed. Regardless of whether the wound occurred as a result of surgery, traumatic injury, site pressure, tissue donation, burns or cancer, appropriate medication therapy is needed to ensure the best possible healing. The goal of quality wound care is [...]

Compounded Opioids Compounded opioids offer personalized pain control while reducing the side effects often associated with oral narcotic consumption. Oral opioids for pain management While oral narcotics are frequently prescribed for both chronic and acute pain, the risk of side effects and addiction make it difficult to safely and effectively manage these prescription pain medications. Numerous side effects are associated with oral narcotics, including: Nausea Constipation Drowsiness Cognitive changes Abuse and addiction are additional concerns associated with oral opioids and high rates of unintentional death due to overdose have also been recorded. Compounded transdermal pain medications For physicians [...]

Dental topical anesthetics can be used to make the dentist a more pleasant experience. Understanding your unique needs allows your local Frisco pharmacist to create the medication that will work best for you, so talk to your ReNue Rx pharmacist before your next dental appointment.

Some antibacterial mouthwashes may stain the teeth, but with compounding, your local Frisco compounding pharmacist can create a product that will meet all of your needs without staining. If you would like to learn more about antibacterial mouthwashes, talk to your ReNue Rx pharmacist today.

Importance of Multivitamins While multivitamins are widely used by US consumers, there are many types of multivitamin from which to choose. You may wonder why you should take multivitamins? Who needs them? Which ones are the best? Multivitamins are meant to provide the daily requirement of vitamins and minerals recommended for healthy and balanced nutritional needs. This can be an important daily support because most Americans have some nutritional deficits. Your ReNue RX pharmacist can give you guidance when it comes to choosing the multivitamin best for you. Your pharmacist will look at your profile including age, medications, [...]

Best Way To Treat Sunburns All skin types can burn after too much sun exposure, although fair skin burns faster than others. While there are ways to treat sunburn pain and burned skin that does not remove any sun damage caused by the overexposure. Overexposure to the sun can cause red, dry, and painful skin. Red or pink skin, that feels warm to the touch, can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Pain can accompany the burn and make your skin hurt to be touched. Your ReNue RX pharmacist can advise you on how [...]

Why Are Pharmacies Specifically Dedicated to Compounded Drugs? Before the days of mass drug manufacturing, nearly all medications were compounded. Pharmacists’ roles changed from preparing medications to being the dispenser of medications. Either way, a pharmacist’s role is crucial and their expertise in drugs, medications, and their interaction is essential for the consumer. With mass-producing medications, most prescription needs get met. However, there are some patients that do not do well with a mass-consumed drug. They may need a little tweak in the medication or a big change to make the medication work best for them. Today there [...]

Pediatric compounding can create tailored medications that are easy for children to take

Bio-identical hormones are naturally occurring hormones used for hormone replacement therapy

Compounded thyroid replacement therapy can be tailored to the needs of each individual patient.

Pain management compounding can provide pain relief with fewer side effects

Dental Compounding Going to the dentist can be an unpleasant experience and cause anxiety for some people, but with dental compounding, your dentist and pharmacist can work together to overcome these barriers. Compounding is a method of creating personalized medications for patients where separate ingredients are combined to create a formulation that is tailored to each individual. In dental compounding your pharmacist works with your dentist to customize a medication, including the strength and dosage form, to your specific needs. What is dental compounding? Dental compounding has become more popular in recent years because there are so many [...]

Non-sterile compounding creates a personalized approach to treatment and medication