Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is the practice of correcting hormonal deficiencies that occur due to illness, aging, medication side-effects, etc. The hormones we compound with at Mixtures are of plant origin and are naturally occurring. Women suffering from hormonal imbalances may experience problems with their mood, energy, and libido, as well as a change in the consistancy of their skin, muscle, hair, and bones. HRT prescription compounds are commonly dispensed as lozenges/troches, creams, and capsules. We can work with your doctor to find the right hormone replacement prescription for you. Follow the link to the left to schedule a consultation and get started.

Customized Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is the replacement of deficient hormones with hormones that are identical to those that the body naturally produces. Hormone deficiencies can occur due to aging, illness, other medications, or environmental factors. Beginning at approximately 40 years of age, a man’s hormone levels, particularly testosterone, slowly decline. Approximately 30% of men aged 60-70 years and 70% of men aged 70-80 have low levels of testosterone, a condition often called “andropause” because testosterone is in a class of hormones known as androgens.

There are many skin conditions that can be addressed with compounded medication. From warts to toenail fungus to hair loss and skin care we can compound your prescription. If you need a higher percentage of active ingredients to lighten the dark spots on your skin, we can customize that for you. We can add other ingredients that help accelerate the turn over of your skin cells, reduce inflammation, and reduce melanin production which causes hyperpigmentation.

Mouthwashes can be useful for a variety of reasons. The most common source of mucositis in the mouth and esophagus is due to chemotherapy and/or radiation. Oral infections can cause painful sores and inflammation and mouthwashes can give temporary relief. There is not a standard formula for mouthwashes so your compound can be changed to address your issues. Most mouthwashes use a combination of over the counter products and prescription medications. You will generally be directed to swish and spit or swish, gargle and spit the compounded mouthwash. We generally don’t suggest swallowing the ingredients because it may upset your stomach. If you do swallow the mouthwash, it isn’t a problem, just be cautious because most of them contain numbing agent(s). Your mouthwash may contain an anticholinergic or antihistamine to help ease your pain, a local anesthetic to relieve pain, and an antacid to spread the ingredients around and create a mucoadhesive to allow for longer contact of the ingredients. You might also have an antibiotic or antifungal to kill bacteria or stop fungal growth or a steroid for additional inflammation control in your compound.

Your thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland just below your voice box. This gland is very busy producing primarily T4(Levothyroxine) with some T3 (Liothyronine). If everything works like your body intends, a signal called Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is sent from the pituitary gland in your brain asking for the thyroid gland to produce T4 and T3. When the TSH is elevated, that generally means your brain/pituitary gland isn’t happy and is asking for more production of thyroid. If the TSH is suppressed, then the brain/pituitary gland is getting sufficient feedback and doesn’t need additional production of thyroid hormones. There are many ways your body may feel an imbalance of thyroid hormones. There may be a production issue (not enough or too much), there may be an issue with getting the thyroid hormones into the cells (functional hypothyroidism), a conversion issue where the body doesn’t create enough active T3, or there may be an autoimmune condition where the body attacks the thyroid gland (Hashimoto’s). There are other thyroid disorders that a specialist may diagnose you with beyond these commonly diagnosed issues.

Congratulations on your family addition! Unfortunately kiddos don’t come with an instruction manual. If a situation arises where your child is uncomfortable or as a new mom you are finding breastfeeding painful, we have options to help you.

Pain can have many sensations such as neuropathy, inflammatory, burning or itching. Topical pain management was commonly referred to as transdermal pain therapy. We now refer to it as permeation-enhanced topical pain therapy (PETPT) because “transdermal” is now primarily associated with manufactured patches like fentanyl, not compounded creams or gels. Because we can get a large amount of active ingredients directly to the affected area in a permeation enhancing base, this is a major benefit to compounding and applying topically. Oral doses must be absorbed and then distributed systemically. Which results in a relatively low dose ultimately arriving at the affected site. The oral dose needed to achieve therapeutic activity at the affected site often manifests as unwanted side effects (gastric distress, sedation, hypotension, etc.). As a result, the use of topical pain medications using a permeation enhancing base may be considered a viable alternative to oral pain therapies in many patients. There are a multitude of studies to show the active pharmaceutical ingredients we use have merit and clinical relevance today. The best pain medication is the one that addresses your pain.

At Mixtures Pharmacy, we compound customized medications and utilize novel delivery systems to meet specific needs of pets, exotics, wildlife, and zoo animals. We can prepare formulations containing the precise dose of active ingredient(s) which will be most effective, in dosage forms that can be conveniently administered, well tolerated, and are appropriately flavored. Our state-of-the-art equipment, specialized training and extensive support network, combined with years of experience, make Mixtures Pharmacy unique. We will work together with the veterinarian and client, integrating your knowledge of the animal’s preferences (and the animal’s response) to formulate creative compounds which can improve compliance, maximize the potential for therapeutic success, and potentially reduce the overall cost of animal care.