by Rania S | May 12, 2025 | Daily Diary
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?”...
by Rania S | May 9, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | May 8, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | May 8, 2025 | Daily Diary
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?”...
by Rania S | May 7, 2025 | Daily Diary
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...
by Rania S | May 6, 2025 | Daily Diary
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....
