4 Amazing Benefits of Compounding

If you know anything about the Lime in the Coconut Pharmacy, you know that we are the only exclusive compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks. We proudly mix each and every prescription specifically for its intended patient - none of our prescriptions are produced in bulk. This unique attention to detail lends itself to not only stellar customer service, but phenomenal results as well. This week, we are here to explore some of the unique benefits that compound medication offers.

1. Reduced Side Effects

While most prescription medication can benefit patients when used as directed, it can also result in a host of undesirable side effects. From minor irritations such as itching or eczema to serious concerns such as heart attack or stroke, standardized medication can cause any number of unwanted (and sometimes downright dangerous) side effects. At the Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy, we don't believe our patients should have to suffer unpleasant side effects in order to treat a certain symptom. 

Because each prescription is formulated specifically for its intended patient, we can customize the dosage amounts to meet each patient's individual needs. This not only provides better results, but can minimize the body's exposure to unneeded ingredients that may be responsible for the unpleasant side effects.

2. Fewer Allergens

Allergens are a common concern among many standardized prescriptions. Standardized medication does not have a way to accommodate patients who need a certain medication but are allergic to one (or more) of the ingredients used to make it. Because pharmaceutical compounding requires that each medication be made specifically for its intended patient, we can leave out or substitute ingredients that may cause adverse reactions.

3. Increased Availability

Standardized medication is designed to meet most people's needs, most of the time. If there is not a wide need for a certain medication, it is not profitable for big pharmaceutical companies to continue producing it. If demand for a certain medication decreases, they may discontinue the product.

While they may not be great in number, some people may still have a significant need for the medication that the big pharmaceutical companies are no longer mass-producing. Fortunately, compound pharmacies can make specialized doses of the needed medication.

4. More Dosage Options

Humans are very unique creatures. What works for one person may not work at all for another. For example, many people can swallow pills without any problem, but other people cannot swallow pills because it triggers an intense gag reflex. Compound medication allows each medication to not only contain precise dosage amounts, but also be delivered in customized dosage forms.

If oral pain relievers are making you nauseous, for example, we can compound a topical pain gel that targets the problem area without having to pass through your digestive system. We can also compound medicated lollipops, troches (lozenges), suppositories, and other dosage forms.

Learn More At The Lime In The Coconut!

The benefits of compound medication are as unique and varied as the patients we help. If you would like to learn more about compound medication and some of the advantages it offers, feel free to reach out to our Lake of the Ozarks compounding pharmacy by calling (573) 964-6786. We would be happy to assist you however we can!

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Compounding Can Provide Pain Relief

September is Pain Awareness Month, and we're guessing you're just as aware of your pain this month as you were last month. Living with chronic pain can be a struggle that you would probably rather do without. This is exactly why the Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy continues to do what we do.

There are more than 100-million adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain, which is more than cancer, heart disease, and diabetes - combined. There are many different types of chronic pain that can be experienced, and we're going to show several ways that the Lime in the Coconut can help.

Types of Pain We Can Treat

As the only compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks, we have many options to help you treat your pain. Our methods are just as unique as you are because we create your medications for you and your specific need. Here are just a few of the different types of pain we can treat:

• Migraines
• Arthritis
• Nerve Pain
• Muscle Pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Sports Injuries

Pain Management Formulas

Because we realize that every single person is different, we pull from a variety of different pain management formulas. We use a variety of pain formulas because want to find a solution for your individual needs. Here are a few formulas that we can utilize:

• Nerve Blocking Agents
• Muscle Relaxants
• Analgesics
• NSAIDs
• Combination Drugs

Custom Delivery Methods & Dosages

The advantage of compounding creams is that we can customize and provide an alternate method of delivery. We can combine the ingredients of traditional oral pain medications in a topical gel, cream, or spray form that you can then apply directly to the site of the pain. For migraine sufferers, pain medication may be administered through nasal sprays or flavored troches or lozenges. These dosage forms bypass the gastrointestinal tract, and may provide optimal results without the side effects.

Because our patients vary in size, symptoms, and pain tolerance, commercially available medications often do not provide an appropriate dosage strength. Through compounding, we can customize a medication to the exact amount needed.

Pain Dosage Forms

Different pain can require a different form of medication. In addition to the ingredients, the way the dosage is delivered has a big impact on the effectiveness of your pain medication. At our compounding pharmacy, we can put common pain management formulas into a variety of different dosage forms, including:

• Transdermal Creams
• Topical Creams, Ointments, & Gels
• Troches (lozenges)
• Mouth Rinses
• Extended Release Capsules
• Transdermal Gels
• Suppositories
• Nasal Sprays

Treating Pain In a Unique Way

You are unique. Shouldn't your medicine be too? At the Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks, we work with you and your healthcare professional to create a medication that can treat your pain. With September being all about Pain Awareness Month, make this month the time you address your pain. Let the Lime in the Coconut assist you with this!

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Compounding FAQ

As the benefits of compounded medication become more well-known, the use of compounded medication at the Lake of the Ozarks is becoming more and more prevalent. Despite its increasing pervasiveness, however, compounded medication still seems to be shrouded in mystery. Many people come to our Lake of the Ozarks pharmacy with questions about compounding and how it may be able to benefit them. Here are some answers to a few of the questions we are most commonly asked.

How Is Compounding Different Than Normal Drug Manufacturing?
The manufacturers of standardized medication mass produce their drugs, cranking out drugs that are designed to meet the majority of patients' needs. Compounded medication is prepared in individual doses that are customized to meet the each prescription's exact specifications. Unlike standard drugs, compounding is better able to meet the unique needs of each individual patient, almost always resulting in fewer side effects and better results.

Are Compounding Pharmacies Regulated?
In a word, yes. Both compounding pharmacies and pharmacists are licensed and regulated by the State Boards of Pharmacy. Their standards and regulations are frequently updated, so compounding pharmacies are constantly required to conform to these new standards. It's a rigorous process, but we are happy to do it in order to continue to serve our valued customers.

Who Can Benefit From Compounded Medication?
Because of its completely customized structure, compounded medication has been shown to benefit a wide variety of different conditions and symptoms. Examples of some of these situations may include:

• Arthritis
• Chronic Pain
• Fungal Infections
• Head Lice
• Migraines
• Weight Loss
• Oral Lesions
• Hemorrhoids
• Menopause
• Diaper Rash
• Fibromyalgia
• Exercise & Sports Injuries
• Andropause

The list goes on and on. To learn more about the different types of situations that can benefit from compounding medication, visit our website.

What Dosage Forms Does Compounding Medication Take?

Does compounded medication come in a pill, a liquid, or a suppository? Honestly, the answer is yes to all. Because each dose is specifically customized for each patient, we can make it any dosage form needed. Examples of some of these different dosage forms include...

• Transdermal Gels
• Troches (lozenges)
• Topical Creams
• Nasal Sprays
• Suppositories
• Extended Release Capsules
• Mouth Rinses
• Lollipops

Get Your Other Questions Answered At The Lime In The Coconut!

These answers should have helped you become more familiar with compounded medication, but the truth is that our work is so detailed and so specific that it's impossible to sum up all the information in a single blog post. If you have other specific questions that did not get answered in this blog, feel free to give us a call at 573-964-6786 or stop by our pharmacy to see us. We would be happy to talk with you!

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4 Myths About Compounding - DEBUNKED

In our humble opinion, compounded medication is the best form of medication available. Unlike standard prescriptions, compounded medication is prepared specifically for each individual patient. Rather than taking medication that works for "most people," our patients can be confident that their medication caters specifically to their unique needs. Despite its remarkable advantages, however, compounding medication at the Lake of the Ozarks is still largely misunderstood. This week, your favorite compounding pharmacy in Lake Ozark MO is here to dispel some of the common myths surrounding our unique trade.

Myth #1: Compounded Medication Is A Form Of Alternative Medicine
The idea of straying from standardized prescriptions can be unnerving for some, but we want to stress that compounded medication is not a form of "voodoo" or "alternative" medicine. Compounded medication is safe, trustworthy medication just like the prescriptions you are used to taking - except it's even better, because it's designed to meet your unique needs.

Myth #2: Compounded Medication Is Not Governed By The Same Types Of Regulations As Other Medication
This myth could not be further from the truth. Compounding pharmacies must meet the strict standards by their boards of pharmacies. Our pharmacy undergoes routine inspections just like every other pharmacy, and we must follow the same types of regulations and standards.

Myth #3: Compounded Medication Does Not Require A Prescription
We have the capability to compound medication for most situations, but we are not authorized to do so without an official prescription from the doctor. Before we can compound your medication, you will need to get a prescription from your doctor. We are honored to have great relationships with most of the doctors in our surrounding area. 

Myth #4: Compounded Medication Poses Greater Risks To Patients
Not only does compounded medication not pose greater risks than standardized medication - it is actually safer in many situations. Because compounded medication is customized to meet each patient's unique needs, it typically has better results and fewer side effects than standardized medication doses. You don't have to take it from us, however! Our client testimonials speak for themselves.

Learn More About Compounded Medication At The Lime!
We are firm believers in the healing power of compounded medication and we are proud to be the exclusive Lake of the Ozarks pharmacy that focuses entirely on compounded medication. We also offer a wide variety of vitamin supplements, each designed to promote your well-rounded holistic health. Visit our website to learn more about compounded medication, or call us directly at 573-964-6786.

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Say GOODBYE To Sinus Pain & HELLO To NasoNeb®!

Sinus pain and allergies are some of the most frustrating health issues anyone can experience. They are generally minor enough that victims think they should be able to go about their lives as usual, but severe enough that can make even simple, mundane tasks very challenging. Common symptoms of allergies and sinus pain include:

• Coughing
• Wheezing
• Runny Nose
• Itchy / Watery Eyes
• Nasal Congestion
• Sore Throat
• Stuffy Nose
• Sinus Headaches

Fortunately, you don't have to resign yourself to suffering from these debilitating symptoms! Your friends at The Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy are here to help with this fantastic allergy solution.

NasoNeb® Nasal Nebulizer

NasoNeb® Nasal Nebulizer is specifically designed to provide fast, easy relief to patients suffering from chronic allergies. Designed as a penetrating aerosol spray, NasoNeb delivers a high concentration of customized allergy medication to your entire nasal cavity. The droplets created by this spray are especially designed to remain in the nasal cavity. This reduces the likelihood of some of these drops getting transported to the lungs, which in turn reduces the chance of undesirable side effects.

As a few examples, patients suffering from the following types of symptoms and conditions can generally benefit from NasoNeb® treatment:

• Chronic Nasal Crusting & Infection
• Sinus Infections
• Uncooperative Allergic Rhinitis

If you or someone you know is suffering from these types of conditions, we would love the chance to talk to them about how NasoNeb® may be the solution they need.

Rave Reviews For NasoNeb®

"As a patient, the NasoNeb® Nasal Nebulizer has been very helpful to me. It's a genius concept in how effective and easy it is to utilize. I highly recommend the NasoNeb® to anyone with allergy or sinus issues." 

- Chad G.

"My son got a malignant neoblastoma in his sinuses. His ENT gave me a NasoNeb to prevent meningitis. He uses it with tobramycin. This is an excellent product; it delivers the medication perfectly." 

- Jennifer D.

"I have had a MedInvent Nasal Nebulizer for over five years. It is a miracle cure for my chronic sinusitis (which persisted despite two sinus surgeries). I use it twice daily with plain saline, and with steroids during peak allergy seasons." 

- Michael I.

Get Your NasoNeb® Prescription Filled At The Lime!

The NasoNeb® Nasal Nebulizer is only available through the NasoNeb Pharmacy Network of compounding pharmacies. The Lime In The Coconut is proud to be a member of this qualified group of compounding pharmacies dedicated to providing outstanding sinus solutions to our patients. If you know someone who is suffering from chronic nasal infections or allergies, have them stop by our compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks to learn more about NasoNeb®!

BONUS:
CranioSacral Therapy has also been known to help relieve chronic sinus pain. If you are interested in learning about non-medical solutions to treat your sinus infection, contact our therapist to learn more about how CranioSacral Therapy might be able to help you.

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Why We Love Compounding (And You Should, Too!)

You've heard us talk about compounding carry on about how it's the best form of medication available, but it's time that we put our money our where our mouth is. What exactly is compounding? What can it do for your body and your health? The team at our Lake of the Ozarks compounding pharmacy is here with the answers to all of your questions!

What Is Compounding?

Pharmacy compounding is all about personalized medication. Compounded medications are made by mixing individual ingredients together to create medication that is unique to each patient's specific needs. By avoiding all standardized doses, the doctor, pharmacist, and patient can work together to create personalized medication that can have the optimum desired effect.

Compounding allows us to customize the doses to each patient's unique needs, but the strength of compounding medication does not stop there. As the best compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks, we are also able to put medication in a variety of different forms to meet each patient's preferences and lifestyle requirements. Tablets, creams, syringes, lollipops, and suppositories are a few of the ways we can present your medication. On top of that, you can also say goodbye to nasty-tasting medication by choosing from any of our delicious flavors!

Compounding In Action!

So what does all of this mean for you and your health? Sometimes the standardized doses and delivery methods just don't match your lifestyle needs, and patients who have switched to compounded medications have seen incredible improvements in their health and overall quality of life. These real-life examples offer some great insights into the amazing benefits of personalized medication.

Tetracaine Popsicles
A local doctor referred a young girl to us who was suffering from an infection and a sore throat and refused to eat or drink anything. She had gotten so dehydrated that her parents were afraid they were going to have to have her admitted to the hospital and hooked up to IVs. We were able to compound the necessary medication into a tetracaine popsicle that the little girl could enjoy. Once she got the medicine she needed, she started eating and drinking again and was able to successfully avoid a hospital visit and invasive IVs.

Topical Pain Gels
We have one customer who was suffering from so much pain at work that he felt he was going to have to stop working, and the thought of not being able to support his family depressed him. He was not able to take oral pain relievers because they made him drowsy, and his job required that he be alert at all times. His doctor prescribed one of our topical pain gels to him, which allowed him to work without pain and without drowsiness. He tells everyone about us now!

Progesterone Vaginal Suppositories
After three miscarriages, a pregnant woman came to us for help. We contacted her OB/GYN for progesterone vaginal suppositories and supplied her with the necessary medication. She carried her baby for nine months and now has a healthy, happy baby girl.

These examples are great, and they barely scratch the surface of all the ways we have been able to help our customers lead happier, healthier lives. We are so honored to be able to have such a positive impact on our patients lives!

Schedule A Consultation With Our Pharmacist Today!

Are you convinced - or (at the very least) interested in learning more? Our Missouri compounding pharmacist would be more than happy to meet with you to discuss how compounding medication help improve your health and, subsequently, your overall quality of life. Give us a call to schedule your private consultation today!

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Lake Ozark, MO 65049

(573) 964-6786

Hours:

Monday-Thursday

7:00 AM -12:00 PM

1:00 - 6:00 PM

Closed 12-1 for lunch