by Rania S | Apr 23, 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 | Apr 22, 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 | Apr 21, 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 | Apr 21, 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...
by Rania S | Apr 18, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | Apr 17, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
