We explore the essence of financial benchmarking, its significance and how your compounding pharmacy can leverage this practice to achieve sustainable growth and understand the market value of your practice.

This Profile in Personalized Medicine highlights Tenille Davis, PharmD, BCSCP, FAPC, of Civic Center Pharmacy in Scottsdale, Arizona. Civic Center Pharmacy has been a proud PCCA member since 1990. Our profile asks pharmacy compounders how they incorporate PCCA’s Principles into their pharmacy.

Getting involved in wound care can be a very rewarding clinical niche. Many medical practitioners have limited experience and training in treating wounds, so when pharmacists have knowledge and compounded options to share, it is usually greatly appreciated. Understanding the pathophysiology of wounds and the pharmacology of the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) used in wound treatment are needed to interact with prescribers and to formulate a patient-specific compound.

In the quest for effective weight management, traditional methods often take center stage — balanced diets, regular exercise and lifestyle changes. However, emerging research suggests that certain nutritional and pharmaceutical ingredients, such as berberine, alpha-lipoic acid, oxytocin and topiramate, may each in their own way offer alternative avenues for those seeking additional support in their weight loss journey.