We provide specialty compounding services to doctors and patients with medication and related products for:

• Men's Health
• Sports Medicine
• Women's Health
• Bio-identical Hormones
• Cosmeceuticals
• Dental Care
• Pain Management
• Veterinary Medicine
• Dermatology

Men's Health

Men have unique health issues and can often benefit from medications prepared by a compounding pharmacy. Amber Compounding Pharmacy is able to prepare custom medications to suit individual needs.

Hormone Replacement Therapy for Men

Andropause, the male menopause, is the result of a gradual drop in testosterone or increasing levels of estrogen. Symptoms manifest themselves in a number of ways including physical, emotional, psychological and behavioral changes. The effects that develop over a period of years can be numerous: decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, decreased muscle mass and strength, oesteoporosis, heart disease, decreased stamina, sleep disorders, mood changes, depression and anxiety.

Finding Balance

For andropausal men, treatment is necessary to restore strength, vitality and quality of life. This usually involves "rebalancing" the system with supplemental testosterone. A treatment for andropause often includes the use of compounded bioidentical hormones which are identical to the body's own chemistry, integrated with nutrition and fitness. This provides a natural treatment that helps men suffering from the symptoms of andropause to live fully.

Saliva and blood hormone tests can assist a physician in diagnosing the condition. Here at Amber and through a consultative process with physicians, we facilitate the return of male vitality using compounded medicines that include hormonal preparations. We offer testosterone therapy in a variety of strengths and dosage forms including creams for best fit with unique needs.

Sports Medicine

Muscle spasms and inflammation are often experienced by athletes, coaches, trainers or anyone who engages regularly in exercise and other physical activity. In consultation with a sports medicine physician, we can compound medication that reduces pain and improves blood flow. Our compounding pharmacists can help to solve medication problems by using customized preparations. These contain the most appropriate ingredients and most effectively deliver the required ingredients to the affected areas.

Please contact our pharmacy for more information.

Women's Health

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women

Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) is most often used to treat menopausal symptoms. Symptoms of menopause include hot flushes, vaginal dryness, low libido, weight gain, irritability, moodiness and sleep disturbances. Yet, any woman who has experienced weight gain, endometriosis, PMS, low libido, or fibrocystic breasts may also benefit from Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy is recognized as a tool in Age Management which helps one fight the signs and symptoms of aging.

Women have traditionally used synthetic estrogen and/or progestin supplements to help treat menopausal symptoms or to protect against osteoporosis and heart disease. However, synthetic estrogen and/or progestin supplements have many unpleasant side effects. Most recently, studies have shown that these synthetic hormones can also increase the risk of a heart attack, stroke, and certain forms of cancer.

The use of natural hormones is a better solution for women needing this therapy. Bio-Identical Hormones are derived from either the soy or yam plant and are biologically identical to the hormones that naturally occur in women.

At Amber, we provide individualized bio-identical hormone replacement therapy in consultation with a prescribing physician for patients who attend regular follow-ups. This is done to ensure that doses are best moderated for graceful aging. Prescribed treatment is based on a combination of patient symptoms and tested hormone levels. This treatment strategy aims for well- balanced care that goes beyond the 'one size fits all' approach of commercial hormone replacement therapy.

Bio-identical Hormones

Although both men and women can benefit from bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, it is most often used in women during the menopausal period and beyond. Synthetic hormones are used to best match the body's own hormones. These hormones originate from plants like soy and yam. Extractions are modified so that the hormones become identical to human estrone, estradiol, estriol, progesterone or testosterone.

At Amber, we provide individualized bio-identical hormone replacement therapy in consultation with a prescribing physician for patients who attend regular follow-ups to ensure that doses are best moderated for graceful aging. Prescribed treatment is based on a combination of patient symptoms and tested hormone levels. This treatment strategy aims for well-balanced care that goes beyond the 'one size fits all' approach from commercial hormone replacement therapy.

Cosmeceuticals

Although aging of the skin cannot be stopped, in many cases, it can be slowed down. In fact, some of the effects of aging are actually treatable. Research has identified many factors that cause the wrinkling and loss of elasticity that come with age. These factors include sun, cold, wind, smoking, fatigue, stress, poor nutrition and even environmental irritants such as soaps and detergents.

Unique Solutions

We come into contact with one or more of the aging factors listed above almost every day. All of us have been exposed to the sun and have experience stress and fatigue. Since we can't turn back the clock, we can take steps to prevent further skin degradation and rejuvenate skin that has begun to age. This is possible through the innovative use of bio-cosmetic preparations.

All individuals have different skin types and needs. Through the use of a Skin Analyser, we can determine your skin type and condition. The Skin Analyser helps to identify oily, dry and dehydrated skin, as well as other areas of skin damage. By analyzing the results, our pharmacists can customize a regime of bio-cosmetic creams that lead to younger and healthier-looking skin.

Dental Care

From a nine-year old getting a cavity filled to a ninety-year old being fitted for dentures, needs differ and so do medications. Compounded medications from pain management preparations to various combinations of local anaesthetics can be tailored to suit individual needs.

At Amber, we can compound medications to facilitate various dental procedures. Individualized combinations of anesthetics can result in a pain-free experience. Compounded astringents can reduce bleeding and specific compounded oral preparations may also be used to suppress the gagging reflex.

Pain Management

Chronic pain can be a struggle for patients with arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches and muscle pain. Therapeutic options are often limited and patients oftentimes experience distress due to inadequate or inconsistent relief. In addition, many commonly prescribed pain relief medications cause stomach irritation and other unwanted side effects. Since every individual is unique, the types of pain experienced can be equally diverse. Compounding allows the customization of medication to suit individual pain management needs.

Compounding can provide alternative methods of delivery by formulating the ingredients of traditional oral pain medication into different dosage forms.

Pain management preparations compounded at Amber:

Topical gel/Cream Spray form that can be applied directly to the site of pain Application sticks (varied in size) Capsules Tablet triturates Flavoured/ unflavoured troches Lozenges

Patients often complain that they have to take several different medications to treat their pain. Through compounding, we can combine several medications into a single dosage form. This makes it easier to take medication, improving benefits and convenience. Furthermore, compounding can also reduce the total cost of treating chronic pain. Instead of paying for several separate prescriptions, you'll be paying for only one.

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Veterinary Medicine

Just like you, animals are unique. Not all commercially available medicines are appropriate for your pet. Often, they do not come in the dosage forms required to successfully treat your pet. Customized medication allows you to give your pet the exact dose required in a dosage form that works best for your pet.

Working closely with a pet owner and a veterinarian, our compounding pharmacists can custom flavor a medication to fit the tastes and preferences of a variety of animals.

Amber compounding pharmacy can prepare your pet's medication in many flavors including beef, liver, chicken, tuna, cheese, sardine, bacon, fruits, vegetables, peanut butter and more. Your pet may even experience the medication as a treat.

Veterinary preparations that we compound:

Oral suspensions and pastes Oral powders and pastes Capsules Topical creams, ointments and lotions Otic solutions and non-aqueous suspensions Transdermals Chewable medicated flavored treats Discontinued medications Flavor specialization Sugar-free formulations Combination medications Customized dosage forms

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