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01/09/2026

Low-dose naltrexone (LDN) is gaining interest as researchers explore its potential to support individuals living with chronic pain, inflammation, and immune-related conditions. Unlike traditional pain medications, LDN appears to work through unique pathways in both the nervous and immune systems.

Current studies are evaluating how LDN may:
• Briefly block opioid receptors to encourage natural endorphin production
• Interact with receptors involved in pain and immune responses
• Influence microglial cells in the brain to help reduce neuroinflammation

These effects suggest that LDN may represent a new class of therapies focused on central immune modulation, offering potential support for conditions such as fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders.

If you’re curious about LDN, speak with your healthcare provider. Compounding pharmacies prepare LDN in customized low doses and forms based on prescriber direction.

01/07/2026

🦴✨ Calcium and exercise matter, but did you know your hormones play a huge role in bone strength?

As we age, changes in estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid hormones, cortisol, and even vitamin D can all impact bone density and increase fracture risk.

A compounding pharmacy can prepare personalized hormone therapy designed to support bone health and help restore balance, especially during menopause or other hormonal changes.

Balanced hormones may help with
✔️ Better bone density
✔️ Reduced osteoporosis risk
✔️ Improved energy & activity levels

If you’re concerned about bone loss or curious about customized hormone options, our team is here to help you take the next step toward stronger bones and long-term wellness. 💙

01/05/2026

Our compounding pharmacy can work with your child’s provider to prepare customized formulations that make treatment easier and more comfortable.
Compounding can support care plans for common pediatric conditions such as acne, ADHD, diaper rash, nausea and vomiting, pain, head lice, seizures, and autism-related sensitivities.

By adjusting flavor, strength, ingredients, or dosage form, compounded medications can be tailored to what works best for your child. If standard medications aren’t a good fit, ask our pharmacist and your provider whether customized compounding may help.

01/03/2026

🦋 Your Thyroid Matters — And Compounding Can Help 🦋

That little butterfly-shaped gland in your neck plays a big role in metabolism, energy, mood, and overall well-being. When it’s not working properly, symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, or mood shifts can sneak up quickly.

Our compounding pharmacy can support thyroid health by preparing personalized thyroid medications, including custom T3/T4 combinations and dosage forms tailored to your needs. This is especially helpful for patients who don’t feel their best on standard medications or need more precise dosing.

If you’ve been feeling “off,” it may be time to check your thyroid. A more customized approach could make all the difference.

12/30/2025

Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN): A New Look at Pain and Inflammation

Low Dose Naltrexone, or LDN, is gaining attention for its potential to help regulate the immune system and reduce inflammation in conditions like fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis.

At very small doses (typically 0.5–4.5 mg), LDN temporarily blocks opioid receptors, encouraging the body to produce more natural endorphins, which may help control pain and immune response. It may also calm overactive immune cells that contribute to chronic inflammation.

Because standard naltrexone tablets come in much higher doses, LDN is prepared through compounding to meet each patient’s needs. With a low side effect profile and growing clinical interest, LDN offers a personalized option for managing chronic pain and autoimmune conditions.

12/23/2025

💗 The Power of Oxytocin

Known as the “bonding hormone,” oxytocin supports emotional connection, intimacy, and calmness. It’s released during moments of closeness, like touch, affection, and social bonding, and helps regulate stress and emotional balance.

Because oxytocin breaks down quickly in the body, compounded nasal or sublingual forms can offer a personalized way to support emotional wellness, postpartum recovery, and connection under a provider’s guidance.

12/22/2025

Psoriasis affects over eight million Americans and causes rapid skin cell buildup that leads to scaly, itchy patches and flare-ups triggered by stress, illness, or weather.

When standard treatments like corticosteroids or vitamin D creams may not provide enough relief, compounded medications can offer a more personalized approach. Compounding allows pharmacists to tailor strength, texture, and ingredients, creating custom creams, gels, or sprays designed for comfort and sensitivity.

Talk to your provider about whether a compounded solution might be right for you.

12/20/2025

🌿 Longevity Starts with Balance — Inside and Out ✨

Aging is a natural process, but how we age can make all the difference. From energy levels and sleep quality to skin health and mental clarity, maintaining balance across your body’s systems is key to supporting long-term wellness.

That’s where compounding pharmacies can make a difference. By working closely with your healthcare provider, our compounding pharmacist can help create personalized medications and recommend supplements tailored to your body’s unique needs, aiming to optimize hormone balance, support cellular health, and promote vitality at every stage of life.

The goal can be to help:
💧 Support hormone and adrenal balance
🧠 Enhance mental clarity and focus
💪 Boost energy and muscle recovery
🌙 Improve sleep and stress resilience
✨ Nourish skin health and promote collagen support

Talk to your provider or compounding pharmacist about how personalized wellness solutions may help you feel your best while supporting your long-term health and vitality. 💙

12/19/2025

❄️ Winter Skin Woes? You’re Not Alone.

As temperatures drop and indoor heat rises, many people notice their skin becoming dry, itchy, or irritated, a condition known as xerosis. Low humidity and cold air can strip away your skin’s natural moisture, leaving it rough, flaky, and even prone to cracking or infection.

One of the best ways to help? 💧 Restore your skin’s moisture barrier.

Our compounding pharmacy can work with your provider to create customized topical formulations, creams, ointments, or lotions, designed to increase hydration and soothe irritation. Compounded moisturizers can be tailored with specific bases and ingredients to address your unique skin needs, from mild dryness to chronic conditions like eczema or psoriasis.

This winter, don’t let dry skin get the best of you. Ask your healthcare provider or our pharmacist how a personalized skincare solution may help you stay comfortable, hydrated, and healthy all season long. 🌨️

12/18/2025

🧠✨ Feeling Foggy? You’re Not Alone.

If you’ve ever walked into a room and forgotten why, or found yourself losing focus mid-conversation, you’re experiencing something many people face in midlife: brain fog.

For women, these changes are often tied to hormone fluctuations during perimenopause and menopause. Low levels of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can impact brain communication, memory, and focus, leaving you feeling scattered, tired, or not like yourself.

But here’s the good news: brain fog isn’t permanent, and it’s not the same as dementia. Many women find relief through personalized care that supports hormone balance and brain health.

At our compounding pharmacy, we work with providers to prepare customized therapies that may include:
💊 Customized Hormone Therapy – Helps support mood, focus, and energy.
⚡ NAD+ or Glutathione – Helps protect against brain aging and oxidative stress.
🌿 Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) – May reduce neuroinflammation and improve clarity.

Your brain deserves as much care as the rest of your body. 💗

Discuss personalized options with your healthcare provider or our compounding pharmacist that may help you think more clearly, feel sharper, and stay balanced throughout every stage of life.

12/16/2025

💊 Your Health Depends on Balance

When one area of your health is off, thyroid, weight, or focus, everything can feel out of sync. At our compounding pharmacy, we create personalized medications and recommend professional-grade supplements to help restore balance and well-being.

⚖️ Thyroid Health: Custom thyroid medications and supportive nutrients like selenium and iodine may help optimize energy, mood, and metabolism.
🏃‍♀️ Weight Management: We work with your provider to prepare compounded options and recommend supplements such as B-vitamins, fiber, and metabolic blends to help achieve healthy results.
🧠 Mental Clarity: Targeted nutrients like omega-3s, magnesium, and nootropics may help support sharper thinking and steady energy.

Your health isn’t one-size-fits-all; your treatment shouldn’t be either.

12/13/2025

🎄 Feeling the Holiday Stress? Let’s Talk About It!

The holidays are joyful, but let’s be real, they can also be exhausting! Between shopping, cooking, cleaning, and celebrating, your body and mind can start to feel the strain. Stress impacts everything from your mood and energy to your digestion, sleep, and even heart health.

Here’s how to support your body through the busy season:
💊 Vitamin B Complex – Helps boost energy, mood, and adrenal function to keep your stress hormones balanced.
🌿 L-Theanine – Found in green tea, this amino acid promotes calm focus and relaxation without drowsiness. It can even help balance caffeine’s effects!
😴 Melatonin – If stress has your sleep off track, melatonin can help you fall asleep faster and wake up refreshed.

Talk with our pharmacist about personalized supplement options that may help you feel your best through all the holiday hustle.

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7715 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH
45255

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://www.tristaterx.com/

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Pharmaceutical services are a vital component to any medical practice. Whether you work for a local pediatrician or a regional hospital, having a reliable professional like Tri-State Compounding Pharmacy in Cincinnati, OH, is one of the most effective ways to boost your reputation throughout the community, especially when they offer compounding services that tailor medications specifically to individual needs. With a team of experienced pharmacists and a variety of quality products, Tri-State Compounding Pharmacy has become the go-to company for exceptional pharmaceutical services. Founded in 1939 as Kunkel Pharmacy, this local pharmacy store quickly opened several different locations throughout Cincinnati. After changing hands multiple times, Kunkel Pharmacy eventually came to Beechmont Avenue, where it became the most well-known independent pharmacy in the Tri-State area. This led to its name being changed to Tri-State Compounding Pharmacy in 2014. Compounding as a way to customize prescription medications makes this local business stand out in pharmaceutical services. Compounding is a way of preparing prescriptions by taking the specific needs and restrictions of each patient and creating dosages that are not only easy to take but more effective for improving their health. Since Tri-State Compounding Pharmacy is a member of the Professional Compounding Centers of America (PCCA), they have access to a network of pharmacists who use compounding in their work and are provided with advanced training opportunities. This enables these experts to stay up-to-date with the latest industry developments and allows them to give their clients superior compounding solutions. While Tri-State Compounding Pharmacy is known for their personalized prescriptions, they also come highly recommended for their selection of medical equipment. From ambulatory aids to wound care products and orthopedic supplies, local offices know they can rely on them for any medical equipment or products they may need. Discover more about these local pharmaceutical services by calling (513) 624-7333. One of the friendly representatives for Tri-State Compounding Pharmacy will be available to answer your questions. Visit their website for additional information.