Hello Diary, Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, I had a pleasant conversation with a young man who came in looking for help with a nagging chest congestion that just wouldn’t go away. He approached me and said, “I’ve had this terrible cough and chest congestion...

  Hello Diary, Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a young woman came in looking for relief from a fever. She seemed a bit worried and said, “I’ve been running a fever for the past two days, and I’ve heard Acetaminophen can help, but I’m not sure how much to take...

  Hello Diary, Today at Doctor's Choice Pharmacy, I had a conversation with a middle-aged man who came in looking for relief from his muscle pain. He approached the counter and said, “I’ve been working out more lately, and I’m feeling really sore. I’ve heard...

  Hello Diary, Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a mother came in with her son, who looked like he had been battling a lingering cough for days. She approached me and said, “My son’s had this dry, hacking cough that keeps him up at night. I’ve tried a few...

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  Hello Diary, Today at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy, a woman came in looking anxious. She explained that she had a big road trip coming up and was dreading it. “I get motion sickness every time I travel, and I’ve tried different things, but nothing really works....

  Hello Diary, Today at Doctor's Choice Pharmacy, I had a conversation with a mother who came in with her teenage daughter. She looked a bit concerned and asked, “My daughter’s been complaining of an upset stomach, and we’re heading out for the day. I saw...

  Hello Diary, Today at Doctor's Choice Pharmacy, I had an interesting conversation with a man who was dealing with chronic back pain. He walked up to the counter and said, “I’ve been using some over-the-counter pain meds, but I’d like to try something different....

  Hello Diary, Today at Doctor's Choice Pharmacy, a young man came in with a question that many people feel embarrassed to ask, but it's a common issue we see all the time. He approached me with a slight hesitation and said, "I've been dealing with some...

  Hello Diary, Today at Doctor's Choice Pharmacy, I had a conversation with a young woman who came in looking a bit frustrated. She approached me and said, “I’ve been having terrible cramps during my period, and nothing seems to help. I’ve heard of Midol, but I’m...

  Hello Diary, Today, a woman came into Doctor's Choice Pharmacy, standing in front of the eye care section, clearly unsure of what to choose. She approached me with a question that I hear often: “My eyes feel so dry lately, especially after staring at the...

  Hello Diary, Today at Doctor's Choice Pharmacy, I had an interaction that reminded me why I love being a pharmacist and the impact we can have on our patients' health, even with something as simple as over-the-counter (OTC) medications. It was mid-afternoon,...

  Hello Diary, Today, Mr. L came in with questions about his prescriptions for cyclobenzaprine and baclofen. He wanted to understand more about these medications, how they work, and how they should be taken. Here’s how our conversation went. What is...

  Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. O called in to refill her prescription for hydrocortisone/lidocaine suppositories. She shared how effective this compounded medication has been for her, and how grateful she is to have found our pharmacy. Here’s how our conversation...

  Hello Diary, Today, I received a call from a nearby doctor’s office asking about epinephrine vials. They were interested in stocking their emergency kit with this essential medication. Here’s what we discussed. What is Epinephrine? Epinephrine: Epinephrine,...

  Hello Diary, Today, I received a call from a spa located outside of our city. They were interested in our BLT numbing cream, which has become quite popular for its effectiveness and affordability. They wanted to know if we could ship it to them and what the...

  Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. D came by to pick up her prescription for the compounded minoxidil 7% foam. She was excited to start using it and wanted a quick refresher on how to apply it properly and what to expect. Here’s what we discussed. What is Minoxidil 7%...

Hello Diary, Today, a concerned mom came in to ask about tretinoin cream for her teenage daughter. She wanted to know more about how it works, how to use it, and what to expect in terms of treating her daughter’s acne. Here’s what we discussed. What is Tretinoin...

  Hello Diary, Today, Mr. J came in with questions about dapsone gel, which was prescribed for his daughter’s acne. He wanted to know more about how it works, how to use it, and what to expect from the treatment. Here’s what we discussed. What is Dapsone Gel?...

  Hello Diary, Today, a concerned mom came in to ask about tretinoin cream for her teenage daughter. She wanted to know more about how it works, how to use it, and what to expect in terms of treating her daughter’s acne. Here’s what we discussed. What is...

  Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. H came in with questions about using Preparation H cream. She wanted to know more about what it’s used for, how to apply it, and what she should expect in terms of relief. Here’s what we discussed. What is Preparation H Cream?...

Hello Diary, Today, Mr. K came in with questions about using Benadryl cream for his son. He wanted to know how it works and the best way to use it to relieve his son’s symptoms. Here’s what we discussed. What is Benadryl Cream? Benadryl Cream: Benadryl cream contains...

Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. T came in with questions about her compounded prescription for minoxidil 7%. She was curious about why it needed to be compounded and why the commercially available minoxidil is only 5%. Here’s what we discussed. What is Minoxidil? Minoxidil:...

Hello Diary, Today, a concerned mom came in to ask about her child’s EpiPen prescription. With the school year approaching, she realized that her child’s current EpiPen is about to expire, and she wanted to know if there was a refill available. Here’s what we...

Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. M came in with questions about her prescription for estradiol patches. She wanted to know more about their use, the differences between concentrations, and detailed application instructions. Here’s what we discussed. What are Estradiol...

Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. U came in with questions about probiotics. She wanted to know more about the conditions for which probiotics are beneficial and with which medications they are often recommended. Here’s what we discussed. What are Probiotics? Probiotics:...

Hello Diary, Today, a patient came in to pick up a prescription for Vigamox (moxifloxacin) eye drops for his son. He was curious about why the medication was prescribed for both eyes, even though only the right eye seemed to be affected. Here’s what we discussed. What...

Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. Z came in with questions about the RSV vaccine for her mom. She wanted to know more about the vaccine, its benefits, and why it might be important for her mother. Here’s what we discussed. What is RSV? RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus): RSV is...

Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. R came in to pick up a prescription for azithromycin for her daughter. She was curious about why the prescriber switched her daughter’s antibiotic from amoxicillin to azithromycin after suspecting pneumonia. Here’s what we discussed. What is...

Hello Diary, Today, I spent time completing my annual Continuing Education (CE) as a pharmacist and came across a particularly informative session about smoking cessation. Inspired by the valuable information and driven by my passion for helping people, I decided to...

Hello Diary, Today, I received a call from a nearby women's clinic inquiring about the availability of progesterone 100mg and 200mg for their patients. Here’s how we were able to assist them. What is Progesterone? Progesterone: Progesterone is a hormone crucial for...

Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. A came in with concerns about the high copay for her estradiol vaginal cream. She mentioned that her insurance was charging her almost $95 for the medication. Here’s how we helped her out. What is Estradiol Vaginal Cream? Estradiol Vaginal...

Hello Diary, Today, Mr. M came in with questions about his daughter's prescriptions for dapsone tablets and dapsone gel. He wanted to understand their uses and how they work. Here’s what we discussed. What is Dapsone? Dapsone: Dapsone is an antibiotic and...

Hello Diary, Today, Mr. V came in with concerns about his Ozempic prescription not being covered by his insurance, even though his prescriber provided the diagnostic code for his overweight condition. Here’s what we discussed. What is Ozempic? Ozempic (Semaglutide):...

Hello Diary, Today, we received an email from a med spa inquiring about our famous BLT numbing cream with a 10/20/10 composition. They wanted to know if we could ship it to another city and about the details of our product. Here’s what we discussed. What is BLT...

Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. R. came in to pick up her prescription for hydroquinone 4%. She had questions about its benefits for treating dark spots on her face and whether it could be used on other parts of her body. Here’s what we discussed. What is Hydroquinone?...

Hello Diary, Today, Mr. F came in with curiosity about our compounding services. He was surprised to learn that we offer custom-compounded medications tailored to individual needs. Here’s what we discussed. What are Compounded Medications? Compounded Medications:...

Hello Diary, Today, Nina came in with questions about her prescription for Vitamin B12 1000 mcg tablets. She wanted to know why her doctor prescribed it alongside her Wegovy (semaglutide) treatment. Here’s what we discussed. What is Wegovy? Wegovy (Semaglutide):...

Daily Diary Entry - Day 66: Managing Hair Loss Concerns with Wegovy Date: June 30, 2024 Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. M came in with concerns about experiencing hair loss while taking Wegovy. She wanted to know why this might be happening and what she can do to prevent it....

Hello Diary, Today, Mr. P came in with questions about Viberzi (eluxadoline) and how it compares to other medications for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). He also wanted to understand why it is considered a controlled medication. Here’s what we discussed. What is...

Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. D came in with concerns about her prescription for dicyclomine not being covered by her insurance. She wanted to know about alternative options and the benefits of each. Here’s what we discussed. What is Dicyclomine? Dicyclomine: Dicyclomine...

Hello Diary, Today, Mr. G came in with questions about the Daytrana patch, which was prescribed for his son’s ADHD. He wanted to know how to use it properly and if it’s okay for his son to wear it while swimming. Here’s what we discussed. What is Daytrana? Daytrana:...

Hello Diary, Today, a representative from a med spa visited us with questions about tranexamic acid and its effectiveness in treating skin discoloration. Here’s a detailed look at our discussion. What is Tranexamic Acid? Tranexamic Acid: Originally used to treat heavy...

Hello Diary, Today, a prescriber approached me with an interesting request. They were curious about the possibility of compounding a single medication that includes bupropion, metformin, Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN), topiramate, and green tea extract for weight loss....

Hello Diary, Today, Mr. Z came in with questions about topiramate, which was prescribed for his migraines. He wanted to know what to expect from the medication and how it works. Here’s what we discussed. What is Topiramate? Topiramate: Topiramate is a medication...

Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. N came into the pharmacy asking about over-the-counter (OTC) medications available for migraines. She wanted to know what options she could consider to help manage her migraine symptoms. Here’s what we discussed. OTC Medications for Migraines:...

Hello Diary, Today, Mr. SH came in with concerns about feeling tired after starting a high dose of Wegovy. He wanted to understand why this might be happening and what he could do about it. Here’s what we discussed. What is Wegovy? Wegovy: Wegovy (semaglutide) is a...

Hello Diary, Today, a parent came in with questions about clonidine, which was prescribed by their pediatrician for their son’s ADHD. Here’s what we discussed. What is Clonidine? Clonidine: Clonidine is a medication that is commonly used to treat high blood pressure...

Hello Diary, Today, a concerned daughter came in asking about lactulose, which was prescribed for her dad. She wanted to understand how it works, why it was prescribed, and any details related to its use. Here’s what we discussed. What is Lactulose? Lactulose:...

Hello Diary, Today, a concerned parent came in with questions about Ciprodex ear drops, which were prescribed by their pediatrician for their son. Here’s what we discussed. What is Ciprodex? Ciprodex: Ciprodex is a combination medication that contains ciprofloxacin...

Hello Diary, Today, Mrs. N visited our pharmacy with questions about bupropion and its role in weight loss. She was interested in understanding how bupropion can help and how Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy can compound it with other ingredients like metformin and Low Dose...

Hello Diary, Today, Mr. T came in asking about Zofran for his symptoms of vomiting and nausea. Here’s a summary of our discussion: About Zofran (Ondansetron) Mechanism of Action: Zofran works by blocking serotonin, a natural substance in the body that can trigger...

Hello Diary, Today, I had a insightful conversation with Mrs. E regarding tranexamic acid tablets. Here’s a recap of our discussion: Tranexamic Acid Tablets: All You Need to Know What are Tranexamic Acid Tablets? Tranexamic acid tablets are used to treat conditions...

Hello Diary, Today, a patient came in with a question about ketotifen 2mg capsules. She wanted to know if we could compound it for her and why it's only available through compounding and not commercially. Here’s how our conversation went. Can We Compound Ketotifen 2mg...

Hello Diary, Today, I had a chat with Mr. N, who was curious about his new prescription for tamsulosin. He wanted to know all the details and understand why his doctor prescribed it for him. Here’s what I explained to him. What is Tamsulosin? Tamsulosin: This...

Hello Diary, Today, I had an interesting conversation with a patient who was curious about the medications and treatments available for erectile dysfunction (ED). He also wanted to know if these treatments are covered by insurance and how much they cost. Here’s a...

Hello Diary, Today, I received a call from a patient inquiring if we could compound erythromycin 50 mg capsules. I was pleased to confirm that yes, we can. She also wanted to know if there are any commercial alternatives available and the details regarding those...

Hello Diary, Today, I had an informative discussion with Mr. N, who wanted to know if Contrave can be taken with antidepressants and more about the medication itself. This gave me a great opportunity to also talk about our custom compounded weight loss solutions at...

Hello Diary, Today, I had a helpful conversation with Mrs. D, who was curious about her prescription for Prometrium and how it helps manage menopausal symptoms. Here’s a summary of our discussion. Understanding Prometrium: What is Prometrium? Prometrium: It is a brand...

Hello Diary, Today, I had an engaging conversation with Mr. X, a patient curious about testosterone injections. He wanted to know how they work, what to expect in terms of energy and overall effects, and any potential side effects. Here’s a detailed summary of our...