by Rania S | May 13, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | May 13, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | May 13, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | May 13, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | May 13, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | May 13, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
