Compounding Pharmacies and Bio-Identical Hormones with Karin Carestia

Compounding pharmacist Karin Carestia is my guest today on The Spa Dr. Show. Karin received her degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy and completed comprehensive programs with PCCA (Professional Compounding Centers of America). She has been a pharmacist for over 20 years and worked for University Pharmacy, Smiths and RiteAid until opening her own compounding pharmacy Alpine Apothecary in 2010. 

On today’s show Karin shares with us what makes a compounding pharmacy different from a regular pharmacy, why you might need a compounding pharmacy and how to find one near you. She also covers specific questions to ask a compounding pharmacy to ensure safety and that you’re getting the best quality and accurate potency. 

Karin and I also discuss bio-identical hormones – what they are, how they’re made and how compounding the various hormones works. I know there are a lot of questions about compounding and bio-identical hormones, and I really think this will answer those questions! For more information about the special offer the she mentioned for Skin Nutrients, you can go HERE.

Please enjoy the show!