This morning, I had a patient come in, Sarah, who was holding a printout from a wellness website. She looked tired and a little confused. “Rania,” she asked, “I’ve been feeling exhausted all the time, even after sleeping. This article talks about ‘adrenal fatigue’ –...

This morning, a frazzled-looking young professional rushed into Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, practically sighing as she reached the counter. “Rania,” she said, her voice tight, “I feel constantly on edge. My heart races, I can’t sleep, and I’m snapping at everyone. My...

This afternoon, a gentleman named David, a long-time customer at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, approached the counter looking a little down. “Rania,” he started, lowering his voice slightly, “I’ve been reading about this ‘male menopause’… andropause, they call it. It...

This morning, a patient named Maria, who recently went through menopause, came into Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy looking for a multi-vitamin. As we chatted, she mentioned feeling a persistent fatigue, lower libido, and a general lack of motivation that she hadn’t...

This morning, a dear patient, Sarah, who’s in her late 40s, came into Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy looking a bit tired. “Rania,” she sighed, “I feel like my body is playing tricks on me. Hot flashes, night sweats, my moods are all over the place, and my periods are so...

This afternoon, a young woman came into Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy looking a bit confused. She was holding a basal body temperature chart. “Rania,” she asked, “I’ve been tracking my temperature, and I see this slight rise. My friend said it means I’ve ovulated, but I...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient stopped by holding a wellness article. She looked puzzled. “Rania, it says pregnenolone is the ‘Mother of All Hormones.’ What does that even mean?” I smiled. “Great question! Pregnenolone is often called the ‘Mother of All...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient came in holding a prescription for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). She looked concerned and asked, “Rania, my doctor mentioned balancing estrogen and progesterone — why is that so important?” I smiled....

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient came in holding a printout of her latest lab results. “Rania, my doctor says my cortisol levels are too high, and I’m not sure what that means,” she said, sounding concerned. I smiled, knowing how important this hormone is...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I spoke with a new patient who had just heard about Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) through a support group for autoimmune conditions. “Is this something you offer?” she asked hopefully. “Yes, we compound LDN regularly,” I replied. “It’s...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I spoke with a concerned pet owner, Ms. J, about her cat Whiskers. Whiskers had recently been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism and was prescribed methimazole tablets. However, like many cats, Whiskers was proving to be a very finicky...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a provider called with a special request.“Rania, do you guys compound gabapentin cream for nerve pain? I have a patient with post-herpetic neuralgia who can’t tolerate the pills.” I smiled. “Yes, we do! Gabapentin is traditionally...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient came in with a prescription for compounded tretinoin gel. She looked a bit uncertain and asked, “Rania, I’ve used tretinoin before, but only in cream form. Why did my dermatologist switch me to a compounded gel this time?”...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a provider called with a unique request.“Rania, do you guys compound ketamine troches for chronic pain or treatment-resistant depression?” I smiled. “Yes, we do! Ketamine has become a promising option for both chronic pain management...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a concerned mother called about a new prescription for her toddler. “Hi Rania, my son’s doctor just switched him to compounded ranitidine syrup for acid reflux. Why not just use the over-the-counter version?” I reassured her, “That’s...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a young woman came in to pick up a prescription for compounded acyclovir lip balm. She looked a bit uncertain and asked,“Rania, I’ve always used those little tubes from the drugstore for cold sores. What’s different about this one?”...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient came in with a prescription for compounded baclofen cream. She looked a bit confused and asked,“Rania, I’ve only ever heard of baclofen as a muscle relaxant in pill form. Why would my doctor prescribe it as a cream?” I...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient called after picking up a new prescription.“Hi Rania, my dermatologist just switched me to compounded ivermectin cream for my rosacea. I thought ivermectin was just for parasites—why would it help my skin?” I smiled....

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a young woman came in to pick up a prescription for compounded niacinamide gel. She looked a bit hesitant and asked, “Rania, I’ve heard of niacinamide in over-the-counter serums, but why is this one compounded?” I smiled. “That’s a...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I received a call from a patient who had just picked up her prescription.“Rania, my doctor put me on low-dose naltrexone (LDN) for my autoimmune condition. I thought naltrexone was for addiction treatment—why this?” I smiled. “That’s...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I had a chat with a dermatologist who called to ask,“Rania, do you guys compound tranexamic acid cream for hyperpigmentation? I have a patient with melasma who hasn’t responded well to other treatments.” I smiled. “Yes, we do. In...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I received a prescription for a compounded ketoconazole shampoo. A patient called shortly after and asked,“Rania, my doctor prescribed this for my scalp psoriasis, but isn’t ketoconazole usually for fungus?” I explained, “You’re...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I received a call from a pediatric pulmonologist.“Rania, I have a young patient with pulmonary hypertension, and the tablets are too difficult for the family to manage. Can we switch him to a tadalafil oral suspension instead?” I...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient called with a very specific question. “Hi Rania, my provider just prescribed me oxytocin nasal spray for emotional support. I’ve never heard of using oxytocin this way—is that normal?” I smiled. “It’s actually becoming more...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient called in with a question about a new prescription she just picked up.“Hi Rania, my dermatologist prescribed compounded metronidazole gel for my rosacea, but I’m used to using the store-bought cream. Why the switch?” I...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, we received a prescription from a dermatology office for a custom cream containing Nystatin, Hydrocortisone, and Lidocaine. A few hours later, the patient called, sounding curious:“Hi Rania, I just got a message that my cream is...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I spoke with a patient who had been prescribed compounded testosterone capsules, and she had an important question:“I’m allergic to some of the inactive ingredients in commercial testosterone medications. Can this be made without...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a woman came in with a prescription for Estradiol 0.01% vaginal cream. She looked a little hesitant and asked, “Is this going to help with my dryness and irritation… down there? My doctor mentioned it, but I didn’t ask too many...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I received a unique call—from a dermatologist, requesting a custom compound for herself.She said, “Rania, I want a brightening formula for post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation on my cheeks. I’ve heard of kojic acid, but can you...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient called after picking up a new compounded prescription for Estradiol 10 mg/mL cream. She said, “Rania, my doctor told me to apply 0.1 mL twice a day, but the instructions say ‘2 clicks BID’—I’m confused. What’s a click?” I...

This morning at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a provider called with a special request:“Hi Rania, I have a patient who needs compounded progesterone—but she has a severe peanut allergy. Can we avoid peanut oil?” I said, “Absolutely. Many commercial progesterone capsules...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, we received a compounded prescription from a functional medicine provider that read:🧾 Levothyroxine 20 mcg / Liothyronine 3 mcg – compounded capsule, once daily Later, the patient called with a familiar concern:“Hi Rania, I’ve been...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I prepared a prescription for a custom compounded testosterone cream for one of our regular female patients. The provider had written:🧾 Testosterone 1 mg/0.1 ml cream🕘 Sig: Apply 0.1 ml intralabially once daily, Monday through...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I received a call from a dermatologist who was interested in compounding Finasteride into a topical solution for a male patient suffering from androgenic alopecia. He asked, “Rania, I’ve been using oral Finasteride for hair loss, but...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, we received a prescription from a women’s health provider for a custom-compounded Fluconazole 2% vaginal cream. Shortly after, the provider gave us a quick call to clarify,“Hi Rania, this is for a recurrent yeast infection case. Oral...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I got a call from a med spa owner who had tried a few different numbing creams on the market.“Rania,” she said, “we’ve been using a 4% lidocaine product, but it’s not strong enough for microneedling or laser. Do you compound...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient picking up a Hydrocortisone/Lidocaine compounded suppository asked a great question:“I’ve used Hydrocortisone 25 mg suppositories before, but this one has Lidocaine too. Why the difference?” I smiled and said, “That’s a...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I had a thoughtful conversation with a woman picking up a prescription for Estriol 0.5 mg vaginal cream. She looked a little unsure and asked,“Hi Rania, can you remind me what this cream is for? My doctor said it’s for menopause...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I had an interesting chat with a patient who stopped by holding a prescription for Minoxidil capsules. She said,“Wait, I thought Minoxidil was a foam or topical solution for hair—why am I getting it as a pill?” I smiled and said,...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I got a curious call from a new patient. She said, “Hi Rania, my provider mentioned something called Oxytocin Nasal Spray for emotional wellness—what is that exactly? Isn’t oxytocin the ‘love hormone’?” I smiled and said, “That’s...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I had a fun moment with a provider we’ve worked with many times. She called and said,“Okay Rania, I’ve been prescribing this compound to my patients for years… now I want it for myself!” Her request? Our signature brightening cream...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I had a conversation with a patient picking up a new prescription for Estradiol 10mg/mL cream. The instructions said: “Apply 0.1 mL twice daily (2 clicks).” She looked a little puzzled and asked, “What does ‘2 clicks’ mean? And why...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I received a prescription for a compounded capsule containing DHEA 10 mg and Pregnenolone 50 mg. Soon after, the patient called with a thoughtful question: “Hi, I’ve taken DHEA before, but I’ve never seen it combined with...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a new prescription came in for a compounded thyroid blend:Levothyroxine 20 mcg / Liothyronine 3 mcg capsule – a combination we’re seeing more often in bioidentical thyroid hormone therapy. Not long after, the patient called and...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, we received a prescription that read:“Testosterone 1mg/0.1ml cream – Apply 0.1ml intralabially once daily, Monday to Saturday.” Shortly after, the patient called. “Hi, I just picked up this testosterone cream, and I’m a little unsure...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a woman in her 40s called and said,“My doctor prescribed DHEA capsules, but from a compounding pharmacy. I’ve seen DHEA at the store—what’s different about this one?” I smiled. “Great question! DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient came in looking puzzled. She held her new prescription and asked, “I don’t have diabetes, but my doctor gave me Metformin. Isn’t this just for blood sugar?” I smiled and nodded. “That’s a really common question, and I’m...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient called sounding a little confused.“Hi Rania, my doctor mentioned Zepbound, but I’ve been hearing a lot about Mounjaro. Are they the same thing or different medications?” I smiled. “You’re not alone in wondering that! They...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I received a call from a local dermatologist’s office.“Hi, I have a patient dealing with uneven skin tone and fine lines. Can you guys compound a cream combining Vitamin C and Tretinoin?” I smiled—this is one of my favorite types of...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, my technician asked a great question while filling prescriptions:“Rania, I’ve noticed some prescriptions are for Hydroxyzine Pamoate, and others are for Hydroxyzine HCL. What’s the difference between them?” I smiled—this is one of...

Today, while catching up with a friend over coffee, she leaned in and asked me something pharmacy-related. “Rania, my doctor just prescribed me Spironolactone for acne. I’m 35! I thought Spironolactone was for blood pressure or heart issues. I’ve already tried...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I received a call from a dermatologist’s office with an interesting question. “Hi, we have a menopausal female patient experiencing hair thinning, and we’re considering topical finasteride instead of oral treatment. Do you compound...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient called and asked, “I’ve been taking biotin supplements for months, but I’m not seeing results. My doctor suggested compounded biotin—how is it different?” I smiled, happy to explain. “Great question! Biotin (Vitamin B7) is...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient came in looking hopeful. She placed a prescription on the counter and asked, “My doctor prescribed Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for my Hashimoto’s. I’ve never heard of this before—how does it help?” I smiled, knowing that LDN...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient called with an interesting question:“My doctor prescribed a GLP-1 medication for weight loss, but I also have high TPO antibodies. Will this affect my thyroid?” I appreciated her concern. “That’s a great question! While I’m...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient asked me a question I hear often: “I’ve been using an antifungal cream for my toenail infection, but it’s taking forever to work. My doctor mentioned a nail polish treatment—what is that?” I smiled, knowing this was a great...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient came in looking worried. He handed me his lab results and pointed to a number. “My doctor told me I have high TPO antibodies. Does this mean I have a thyroid problem?” I gave him a reassuring smile. “I’m happy to share some...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, we received a prescription for compounded levothyroxine from a local doctor’s office. Shortly after, the doctor’s assistant called and asked, “We usually prescribe standard levothyroxine tablets for hypothyroidism. Why would a...

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a patient called and asked, “My doctor prescribed DHEA capsules, but I see a lot of DHEA supplements online. What’s the difference between the ones you compound and the ones I can buy over the counter?” I smiled, happy to clarify....

Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I answered a call from a curious patient. “I saw something about Scream Cream, but is it for men or women? Or can both use it?” I smiled, knowing this was a common question. “Great question! Scream Cream is primarily designed for...