Compounding
- What is Compounding?
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Thyroid Health
- Pediatrics
- Pet Medications
- Pain Management
- Mental Health
- Aesthetics
What is Compounding?
At Tidewater Pharmacy, we focus on compounding services, providing individualized medication solutions designed to address the specific requirements of each patient. Compounding allows our skilled pharmacists to create customized medications when standard treatments are insufficient or unavailable.
Our Compounding Services Include:
- Customized Dosage Forms: We can alter the form of medications to make them easier to take, such as converting pills into liquids or creating topical creams.
- Allergen-Free Medications: For patients with sensitivities, we prepare medications free from gluten, dyes, lactose, or preservatives.
- Flavoring Options: To improve palatability, especially for children and pets, we offer various flavoring options.
- Veterinary Compounding: We provide compounded medications tailored to the specific needs and preferences of animals, ensuring effective and stress-free administration.
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Personalized Solutions for Optimal Health and Wellness
At Tidewater Pharmacy and Compounding, we specialize in personalized hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to help restore balance and improve quality of life. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance due to aging, menopause, or other conditions, our team is here to provide customized solutions tailored to your unique needs.
What is Hormone Replacement Therapy?
HRT involves the use of bioidentical hormones to replace those your body no longer produces at optimal levels. Bioidentical hormones are derived from natural sources and are chemically identical to the hormones produced by your body, allowing for a more natural and effective response.
Benefits of HRT
HRT can address a variety of symptoms associated with hormonal imbalances, including:
- Hot flashes and night sweats
- Fatigue and low energy levels
- Mood swings, anxiety, and depression
- Difficulty sleeping
- Weight gain and loss of muscle tone
- Reduced libido and sexual discomfort
- Memory and concentration issues
Our Compounding Services
At Tidewater Pharmacy, we offer custom-compounded hormone therapies designed to meet your specific needs. Every individual is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach may not work. Through compounding, we can create tailored dosages and forms of HRT, including:
- Capsules
- Creams or gels
- Troches or sublingual tablets
Commonly Compounded Hormones
Estrogen
Regulates the menstrual cycle, supports bone health, cardiovascular function, skin elasticity, hair growth and overall well-being.
Benefits
- Reproductive health: Regulates the menstrual cycle, supports the development of the uterine lining for pregnancy, and maintains vaginal and uterine health. It can also lower the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women
- Bone health: Helps maintain bone density and strength by supporting calcium absorption.
- Cardiovascular health: Plays a protective role by supporting healthy cholesterol levels and blood vessel function.
- Skin and hair: Contributes to skin elasticity, hydration, and hair growth.
Progesterone
Plays a key role in reproductive health, counterbalances the effects of estrogen to prevent estrogen dominance, aids in mood stabilization, and sleep regulation.
Benefits
- Reproductive health: Prepares the uterine lining (endometrium) for implantation of a fertilized egg and supports early pregnancy. If pregnancy doesn’t occur, progesterone levels drop, triggering menstruation.
- Balances estrogen: Helps counterbalance the effects of estrogen to prevent estrogen dominance. When progesterone levels are low relative to estrogen, it can lead to symptoms such as heavy periods, breast tenderness, and mood swings.
- Nervous system: Has calming effects on the brain, often referred to as having “anti-anxiety” properties.
Testosterone
Essential for muscle mass, energy levels, focus, mental clarity, and libido in both men and women.
Benefits
- Muscle and bone health: Stimulates muscle growth, maintains bone density, and supports physical strength.
- Energy levels: Influences stamina and energy.
- Sexual health: Supports libido and contributes to sexual function in both men and women.
- Mood and cognition: Helps maintain mood stability, focus, and mental clarity.
Androgens
A group of hormones, including DHEA, that contribute to strength, vitality, and overall hormonal balance.
- In men: Androgens drive the development of male physical characteristics during puberty, such as facial hair, deepening voice, and increased muscle mass. They also regulate sperm production and sexual function.
- In women: Androgens play a role in bone density, muscle strength, libido, and overall energy levels.
Compounded HRT allows for personalized dosing and delivery methods, ensuring a treatment plan that best fits your body’s needs. Our pharmacists work closely with patients and providers to create solutions that promote optimal health and well-being.
If you’d like to learn more about your options and discuss what’s right for you, book a consultation with our pharmacist today. We’re here to help guide you through the process and find the best solution for your needs.
Hormonal Balance
The proper balance of these hormones is essential for overall health and well-being. Imbalances can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, low libido, weight changes, and more. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) can help restore this balance when levels decline or fluctuate.
Thyroid Health
Personalized Solutions for Thyroid Health
At Tidewater Pharmacy & Compounding, we understand how vital a well-functioning thyroid is to your overall health. Thyroid imbalances can affect energy, mood, weight, and countless other bodily functions. For those requiring thyroid hormone therapy, compounded medications offer customized treatment options to meet your unique needs and improve your quality of life.
What is Thyroid Dysfunction?
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck that regulates metabolism, energy production, and body temperature. When the thyroid produces too much or too little hormone, it can cause significant health challenges:
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid): Symptoms include fatigue, weight gain, cold sensitivity, depression, and hair thinning.
- Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid): Symptoms include weight loss, anxiety, rapid heartbeat, and heat intolerance.
Why Choose Compounded Thyroid Medications?
Commercial thyroid medications, like levothyroxine or liothyronine, may not work effectively for everyone. Compounding provides personalized alternatives to standard prescriptions, offering solutions such as:
- Customized Dosages: We can fine-tune hormone levels for your specific needs, ensuring optimal results.
- Combination Therapies: Compounding allows for a combination of T3 (liothyronine) and T4 (levothyroxine) in a single capsule, tailored to your body’s requirements.
- Allergen-Free Options: For individuals sensitive to dyes, fillers, or gluten, we create formulations that exclude these unnecessary additives.
The Role of T3 and T4 in Thyroid Health
- T4 (Levothyroxine): The inactive thyroid hormone that your body converts to T3.
- T3 (Liothyronine): The active thyroid hormone responsible for most thyroid-related processes in the body.
While many commercial medications only address T4, compounded therapies ensure a balance of both T3 and T4, mimicking the body’s natural hormone production for better symptom relief.
If you’re struggling with thyroid dysfunction or not finding relief with commercial medications, compounded thyroid therapy may be the solution you need. Contact Tidewater Pharmacy today or ask your doctor about customized thyroid treatments. Together, we’ll create a plan to help you feel your best.
Pediatrics
Personalized Care for Your Little Ones
We understand that children’s health needs are as unique as they are. Standard medications aren’t always the best fit for kids—whether due to dosage, taste, or form. That’s where compounded medications come in. By creating custom solutions, we ensure your child gets the right medication in the right form, making treatment safer, easier, and more effective.
What is Pediatric Compounding?
Pediatric compounding involves customizing medications to suit a child’s specific needs. Since children often have different dosage requirements or may struggle with commercially available medications, compounding allows us to adjust:
- Dosages: Tailored to your child’s weight, age, and specific condition.
- Flavor: Adding kid-friendly flavors like bubblegum, strawberry, or grape to improve taste and compliance.
- Form: Converting medications into easier-to-administer forms such as liquids.
- Allergen-Free Formulations: Removing dyes, gluten, lactose, or other ingredients that may cause sensitivities or allergies.
Common Pediatric Conditions Treated with Compounded Medications
We can compound medications for a variety of pediatric needs, including:
- Ear, nose, and throat infections
- Chronic conditions (asthma, allergies, eczema)
- GI issues (reflux, nausea, constipation)
- Pain management
- Wart treatments
- Seizure disorders or epilepsy
Get Started Today
If your child struggles with traditional medications or requires a personalized solution, Tidewater Pharmacy & Compounding is here to help. Contact us or speak with your pediatrician about compounded medications. Together, we’ll ensure your child gets the care they deserve.
Pet Medications
Customized Care for Your Pets
At Tidewater Pharmacy & Compounding, we know that pets are family. Just like humans, animals can have unique health needs that require personalized care. Our veterinary compounding services provide tailored medications to ensure your pet receives the right treatment in a form that works best for them.
What is Veterinary Compounding?
Compounding is the art and science of creating customized medications that are not commercially available. For pets, this means we can adjust medications to meet their specific needs, including:
- Changing dosage strengths for pets of different sizes
- Reformulating medications into pet-friendly flavors
- Combining multiple medications into a single dose
- Creating medications in easier-to-administer forms such as liquids, or transdermal creams
Why Choose Compounded Medications for Your Pet?
Animals, like humans, can be picky or sensitive to certain medications. Compounded medications allow us to:
- Ensure proper dosing: Commercial medications may not be available in doses appropriate for smaller or larger animals.
- Improve palatability: By adding flavors like chicken, beef, or tuna, we make it easier to administer medications to even the fussiest pets.
- Provide alternative forms: For pets that won’t swallow pills, we can create liquids, or transdermal creams for topical application.
- Avoid allergens: Custom formulations can exclude unnecessary fillers or ingredients that may cause allergic reactions.
Common Conditions Treated with Compounded Medications
We can compound medications for a variety of health issues, including:
- Pain management
- Skin conditions or allergies
- Hormonal imbalances
- Gastrointestinal disorders
- Heart and kidney conditions
- Seizures or anxiety
A Collaborative Approach
Our compounding pharmacists work closely with your veterinarian to ensure your pet receives the safest and most effective treatment. By understanding your pet’s specific needs, we can create medications that are tailored to their health and lifestyle.
Why Tidewater Pharmacy for Veterinary Compounding?
- Expertise: Our pharmacists are highly trained in veterinary compounding, ensuring precision and quality in every medication.
- Pet-Friendly Flavors: We offer a variety of flavors your pets will love, making medication time easier for both you and your furry friends.
- Personalized Service: We treat every pet like family, providing compassionate care and solutions for even the most challenging cases.
- Quick Turnaround: We understand the urgency of your pet’s health needs and strive to fill compounded prescriptions promptly.
Get Started Today
If your pet has specific medical needs or struggles with traditional medications, Tidewater Pharmacy is here to help. Contact us or ask your veterinarian about compounded medications. Together, we’ll ensure your pet gets the care they deserve.
Pain Management
- Personalize Dosages – We create medications in strengths not commercially available.
- Combine Multiple Medications – We can blend pain-relieving ingredients into a single, easy-to-use formulation.
- Offer Alternative Forms – If you have trouble swallowing pills or experience stomach irritation from oral medications, we can compound your pain relief into topical creams, gels, suppositories.
- Eliminate Unnecessary Additives – We can remove dyes, preservatives, or allergens that may cause unwanted reactions.
Conditions We Can Help Manage
- Arthritis & Joint Pain
- Neuropathy & Nerve Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Migraines & Headaches
- Muscle Spasms & Sports Injuries
- Post-Surgical & Post-Trauma Pain
- Chronic Pain Conditions
Customized Solutions for Effective Pain Relief
Tidewater Pharmacy works closely with patients and healthcare providers to develop personalized pain management solutions. Our compounding specialists can create:
- Topical Pain Creams & Gels – Delivering targeted relief directly to the source of pain.
- Transdermal Medications – Absorbed through the skin for systemic relief without gastrointestinal side effects.
- Sublingual & Troche Forms – Dissolve under the tongue for faster absorption.
- Custom Capsules & Suppositories – For patients needing alternative dosing options or more targeted relief.
Speak with our team today to learn how compounded pain medications can improve your quality of life. Tidewater Pharmacy – Personalized Care, Tailored Relief.
Mental Health
Personalized Care for a Balanced Mind
Mental health is just as important as physical health. For many individuals, managing conditions like anxiety, depression, mood disorders, or sleep disturbances can be challenging, especially when standard medications don’t meet their needs. That’s where compounded medications can make a difference.
The Role of Compounded Medications in Mental Health
Mental health treatment is not one-size-fits-all. People respond differently to medications, and some may experience challenges with:
- Customized Strengths: Doses that fit your body’s unique needs, whether they are higher or lower than commercially available options.
- Alternative Forms: Options like oral solutions or troches for easier administration.
- Additive-Free Formulations: Medications free from allergens, dyes, or unnecessary fillers.
Mental Health Conditions Treated with Compounded Medications
We collaborate with healthcare providers to create customized solutions for a variety of mental health conditions, including:
- Anxiety Disorders
- Depression
- Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Commonly Compounded Mental Health Medications
We can compound or adjust medications to optimize your mental health treatment plan. Examples include:
- Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN): Used for mood regulation and support in certain conditions.
- Ketamine Therapy: Available as compounded for mood disorders and treatment-resistant depression.
- Customized Antidepressants: Adjusted doses or allergen-free versions of common SSRIs, SNRIs, or tricyclic antidepressants.
Take the First Step Toward Mental Wellness
If you’re seeking personalized solutions for your mental health, Tidewater Pharmacy & Compounding is here to help. Contact us today or speak with your healthcare provider to learn more about compounded medications for mental health. Together, we’ll create a customized treatment plan to support your journey toward balance and wellness.
Aesthetics
Compounded Aesthetic Solutions
At Tidewater Pharmacy, we believe that beauty and wellness go hand in hand. Whether you’re looking to enhance your skin’s health, combat the signs of aging, or support hair restoration, our custom-compounded aesthetic solutions are designed to help you look and feel your best.
Why Choose Compounded Aesthetic Medications?
Every person’s skin and body chemistry are unique, and off-the-shelf beauty products don’t always deliver the desired results. Our pharmacy works with patients, dermatologists, and aesthetic professionals to create customized formulations for:
Skin Rejuvenation & Anti-Aging
- Prescription-strength Retinoids – Promote collagen production and reduce fine lines.
- Brightening Creams – Formulations with Hydroquinone and Niacinamide target hyperpigmentation, melasma, and sun damage.
- Collagen & Hydration Boosters – The addition of Estriol can increase the synthesis of collagen to improve elasticity and minimize fine lines while Hyaluronic acid works to increase hydration.
Rosacea and Redness/Flushing Treatments
- Topical Anti-inflammatories – Such as Metronidazole cream/gel to reduce redness and inflammation.
- Oxymetazoline Creams – Help constrict blood vessels to reduce redness.
- Niacinamide & Hydrating Formulations – Strengthen the skin barrier and reduce sensitivity.
Ready to elevate your beauty regimen with science-backed, customized solutions?
Contact Tidewater Pharmacy today to learn how compounding can help you achieve radiant skin, healthy hair, and lasting confidence.
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