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Most compounders want to do something to help protect them from threats to the industry but are just too busy working "the bench" to participate. Sometimes even small things, like reposting something related to regulatory threats on their social media pages, can be impactful. Check out compounding.com for resources.
We all just want what's best for our patients and working together with providers is the best way to improve patient care. Develop personal relationships with local providers so they know who to call when they have a problem that they are having trouble solving. Going out of your way to follow up with the prescriber and patient can both go a long way.
I always like to under-promise and over-deliver — it's great to delight or surprise your customers by getting their prescriptions to them sooner than promised, and they always remember who provides exceptional service. Word-of-mouth marketing is powerful and patients telling their providers good things about their pharmacy of choice helps steer more business your way.
I like helping patients and prescribers solve problems, trying to think outside of the box and come up with creative solutions to improve patient health.
Hormone patients are often both the toughest and the most satisfying. If I can help improve a woman's quality of life by suggesting treatment options to her provider that work — it changes her life for the better!
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PCCA stands behind their products and is innovative in coming up with exciting new bases and excipients that make compounding both easier and more elegant.
I'm partial to the hormone training, as it also teaches me something new to apply to my patients and practice.
I think the easiest base to "sell" is Atrevis Hydrogel®. The marketing materials are easy to understand and helpful, and using Atrevis Hydrogel vs. other bases really does improve absorption of testosterone.
Pharmacists who compound should have access to ALL the resources available, including being members of PCCA. The more information available to a compounder, the better job they'll be able to do.