WHAT IS COMPOUNDING & WHY DOES PERSONALIZED MEDICINE MATTER?

Compounding pharmacy is a centuries old practice that has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people are looking for personalized healthcare solutions. Creative Scripts Compounding Pharmacy is a Neapolitan family-owned business serving the Naples area since 2005 and is the original compounding pharmacy in Collier County. Owners, and Doctors of Pharmacy, Jerry and Lisa Meloche are committed to providing their patients with the highest quality care and service. They understand that every patient has unique health concerns and needs.

Pharmaceutical compounding is the practice of creating medications that are customized to meet the unique needs of each patient. This creation begins with a dialogue between the patient, the pharmacist, and the prescriber. The outcome can involve changing the dose, form, or flavor of a medication. It can also be a combination of medications into a single dose to make using medication easier and more convenient. Controlling all of the ingredients in the preparation also allows for removal of allergens, fillers, or chemicals that patients may be sensitive to.

The benefits of compounding and personalized medicine are numerous and wide ranging. Creative Scripts Compounding Pharmacy specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (bHRT), women’s and men’s health, veterinary, topical pain-management, dermatology, thyroid, and auto-immune conditions just to name a few. Multiple hormones can be custom dosed, then combined into one convenient cream or tablet, and multiple medications can be mixed into one highly penetrating gel for local treatment of inflammatory or neurologic pain. Also, medications that have been retired from the market or are temporarily unavailable can be recreated in the state-of-the-art laboratory.

As for our furry and feathered friends, they are not forgotten at Creative Scripts. Having a mini–Australian Shepherd at home, Lisa and Jerry love to help other pet owners when it comes time to medicate their own.

Lisa and Jerry are both Veterinary-certified compounding pharmacists. They understand the similarities, and more importantly, the differences between humans and animals, and the intricacies of compounding medication for them. Creative Scripts compounds medications for cats and dogs, as well as other species of animals every day. They treat a plethora of conditions from hyperthyroidism to anxiety, and allergies to cancer.

In addition to their compounding expertise, Jerry and Lisa Meloche are deeply committed to serving their community. As natives of the Naples area, they are invested in the health and well-being of their Naples community. They take the time to get to know each patient and are always available to answer questions or provide guidance.

As time goes on, compounding pharmacy continually evolves to keep up with the world of healthcare. Using their knowledge, cutting edge equipment, and a willingness to help, Jerry and Lisa Meloche provide an individualized approach to treatment, and better outcomes and a higher quality of life for their patients.