Posted on Wed, May 12, 2010 @ 02:24 PM
Mitomycin Backorder- Due to manufacturer delays mitomycin injection is currently on backorder. If you or your patients are having difficulty obtaining this medication during the mitomycin injection backorder period, Bayview Pharmacy can compound it for you.
Mitomycin injection has been shown to be useful in the therapy of disseminated adenocarcinoma of the stomach or pancreas in proven combinations with other approved chemotherapeutic agents, and as palliative treatment when other modalities have failed.
Bayview Pharmacy, Rhode Island's premier compounding pharmacy, has the ability to compound mitomycin as a sterile injectable solution. During this mitomycin shortage, prescriptions will need to be written with the request to compound, and an example of how you might prescribe follows:
Compounded Medication
Mitomycin 0.5mg/ml
Preservative Free Injection Solution
10ml (40ml & 80ml also available)
Inject as directed
We bill prescription drug insurances so your insurance co-pays should not change. We also have the ability to ship medications via UPS.
For more information, please contact Ryan Dyer, RPh./Owner, M-F 9-6pm @ 401-284-4505, or fill out the "Ask the Pharmacist" form on our "About Prescription Compounding / Bayview Pharmacy" page.
Posted on Thu, Feb 11, 2010 @ 07:50 AM
Many people with chronic cancer-related pain experience intermittent flares of pain that can occur even though a person is taking analgesic pain medication. These severe flares of pain are called breakthrough pain because the pain "breaks through" the regular pain medication. In fact a recently published study found people who suffer from breakthrough pain stated that :
47% say their pain is due to their cancer treatment.
96% have a breakthrough pain episode at least once a month; 71% have one at least once a week. More than 20% have several pain episodes each day.
73% say they wake up with breakthrough pain at least one night each month.
60% say their pain interferes with their relationships.
66% say their breakthrough cancer pain causes them financial difficulties.
25% say they can't pay for prescribed pain treatments.
Almost all people experiencing chronic cancer pain should receive pain medications for consistent pain managment AND a medication specifically for treatment of breakthrough pain. If this has not been offered to you, discuss this with your health care provider. The ideal medication for breakthrough cancer pain should be easily administered, work rapidly, and fit your specific needs.
Bayview Pharmacy, Rhode Island's premier compounding pharmacy
has the ability to compound many types of medications that are easily administered, work rapidly, and since they are compounded, are made to meet your specific needs. Examples would be:
- Fentanyl
- Buprenorphine
- Morphine
These medications can be compounded at doses to meet your needs, and in delivery forms that are easy to administer and promote rapid uptake. Examples might include:
- Intranasal Sprays
- Transdermal Gels
- Troches
For more specific information, and to discuss your options with one of our specially trained compounding pharmacists, contact us at your convenience.
Posted on Mon, Nov 16, 2009 @ 12:34 PM
Everyone suffers from acute pain when injured or ill, but acute pain goes away quickly. Chronic pain is defined by experts as pain that has not gone away or recurs frequently even after six months have passed. Traditional treatment methods often fail to bring relief.
The reason for this is because most medications utilized for pain are dosed orally causing the medication to effect the entire body, even where it is not needed. This in turn can lead to unwanted side effects that limit the usefulness of these medications.
A compounding pharmacist can create medications that limit/eliminate side effects, while also providing pain relief. Compounding medications for chronic pain relief allows for...
- ...unique delivery vehicles to be utilzed (i.e. topical cream, troche, iontophoresis solutions); which makes administering the medication easier, more pleasant, and potentially more effective
- ...medicines to be concentrated based on individual need which maximizes therapeutic outcomes while reducing side effects
- ...multiple medications, that have been shown to have modest effects individually, to be combined to form a more potent customized medication. This may speed the healing process and save patients valuable time and money, eliminating needlessly switching from one therapy to the next
A compounding pharmacist uses raw chemicals, powders, liquids and special equipment to make medications. This results in a customized medication made by a pharmacist, according to a doctor's directions, to meet an individual patient need.
Compounding is fundamental to the profession of pharmacy, is legal in all 50 states, and pharmacists are the only health care professionals that have studied chemical compatibilities and who can prepare alternate dosage forms.
To find a compounding pharmacy near you go to http://www.iacprx.org/ or feel free to contact us as we can ship medications throughout the USA.
Posted on Thu, Oct 08, 2009 @ 06:20 PM
Having suffered from back pain (specifically lower back pain), as a result of an athletic injury, I understand how frustrating it can be to find back pain relief. I've found that a multidisciplinary approach - chiropractor, massage therapist, stretching, and medication when necessary - has worked well, and allowed me to maintain the quality of lifestyle that I would like.
Recently, a study was published that discussed how quickly people bounced back from low back pain regardless of back pain treatment. Unfortunately, the study did not delve into what the best treatment strategies were for relief of back pain.
For most people suffering from the acute phases of back pain, differing types of medication will be sought depending on the severity of pain. A majority of these medications will be prescribed as monotherapy and dispensed as capsules or tablets. There are a variety of medications that have shown to have some effect in reducing back pain - NSAIDs, muscle relaxants, opioids, and antidepressants have all shown some level of efficacy in providing pain relief. But what happens if these medications are not appropriate for you due to:
- A pre-existing medical condition such as stomach ulcers
- Intolerable side effects such as nausea or dry mouth
- Lack of efficacy at the recommended doses
How are you able to find pain relief then?
Fortunately for those people who can not take or tolerate manufactured medications, a compounding pharmacy such as Bayview Pharmacy may be able to help. Compounding pharmacies have the ability to custom make medications to your specific needs. So a compounding pharmacist could take an NSAID like ibuprofen, and a muscle relaxant like cyclobenzaprine and combine them into a transdermal cream. This cream could be applied directly to your site of pain and could result in:
- Greater pain relief than either medication taken alone orally
- Improved tolerability due to its delivery method
- A decrease in the actual amount of medication necessary to relieve one's pain
- Reduced costs due to the medication being used less often and less medication being utilized per administration
Medication will not cure your back problems, but it can help you to improve your functionality and quality of life. For more information on how a compounding pharmacy may be able to help you expand your treatment options, contact Bayview Pharmacy and speak with our uniquely trained compounding pharmacists.
Posted on Sat, Mar 28, 2009 @ 01:58 PM
It is estimated that achilles tendonitis accounts for around 11% of all running injuries. A.T. can be acute or chronic, and may happen as a result of overuse or training, especially on hard surfaces or up hills.
As people age, tendons, like other tissues in the body, become less flexible, more rigid, and more susceptible to injury. Therefore, middle-age recreational athletes are most susceptible to A.T.
Pharmacologic treatment for the pain and inflammation usually revolves around oral NSAID therapy. However oral NSAIDs have some very well known side effects including:
- Ulcers
- Intestinal Bleeding
- Stomach Bleeding
- Perforation of the Intestinal Lining
These side effects can be very serious and can preclude some sufferers of AT, of finding the pain relief they desire.
If you are unable to take or tolerate oral NSAIDs, you don't have to suffer. Bayview Pharmacy can help you, by customizing a pharmacologic treatment, to treat your AT.
Having a prescription compounded is easy, efficient, and economical. Contact us today to find out how to get the relief you need.
Posted on Tue, Mar 17, 2009 @ 02:02 PM
When I was a younger lad, and would do something to aggravate my father, he would look at me - pause - and say, "Stop acting like a hemorrhoid." It wasn't until I became an adult that I could fully comprehend the meaning of that statement.
One of the primary difficulties in treating hemorrhoids quickly and effectively is that there is no exceptional delivery vehicle in which to place the necessary medications. Traditional suppositories typically are inserted to far into the rectum and lose contact with the hemorrhoids. Creams tend to lose their effect because they quickly are absorbed by a person's clothing or toilet paper.
The "Rectal Rocket" is a hemorrhoid sufferer's best friend. The RR is a special suppository design for hemorrhoids that rivals traditional suppositories in three ways:
- It does not get lost in the rectum, but remains at the point of insertion.
- It treats internal and external hemorrhoids simultaneously.
- The patient can expel gas without losing the suppository.
Very few pharmacies across the USA have access to these patented suppositories, which can heal hemorrhoids in just a few days. Bayview Pharmacy is fortunate to be one of those pharmacies, and we can help you.
Contact us, and we will be happy to answer your questions and give your medical provider the proper information so that they can write you a prescription, and let the healing begin.