by Rania S | May 1, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | Apr 30, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | Apr 29, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | Apr 28, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | Apr 25, 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 | Apr 24, 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...