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Columbia Compounding

Premier compounding pharmacy serving the people of greater Portland/Vancouver with more than a decade of experience.

09/24/2025

🌿 LDN & Autoimmune Conditions 🌿

Autoimmune diseases affect millions of people worldwide, and each condition comes with its own challenges. From chronic pain and fatigue to inflammation and organ involvement, the daily impact can be overwhelming.

💊 Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is being explored as an option for individuals with autoimmune conditions such as:
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Lupus

Research suggests that LDN may help by gently modulating the immune system, potentially reducing inflammatory activity and improving quality of life. While it’s not a cure, LDN offers hope for patients who haven’t found relief with standard therapies.

✨ Because LDN isn’t commercially available in low doses, compounding pharmacies play a key role in making it accessible. Our pharmacy works closely with providers to create personalized LDN formulations, including capsules or liquid suspensions.

✅ Always consult your healthcare provider before making changes to your treatment plan. LDN should be considered as part of a collaborative approach to autoimmune care.

09/23/2025

🗣 Thinking About Compounded Medications? Start the Conversation with Your Doctor!

Are you experiencing medication side effects, have sensitivities, or need a dosage or form that isn’t commercially available? Compounded medications may offer a better solution, but require collaboration between your prescriber and a licensed compounding pharmacist.

Here’s how to bring it up effectively:
1. Do Your Homework Ahead of Time
- Learn if compounding might suit your situation, like adjusting strength, avoiding allergens such as dyes or gluten, or switching dosage forms. Make a list of your goals and questions to discuss with your provider.

2. Share Feedback on Your Current Medication
- Be clear about what’s working and what isn’t. Whether you're noticing side effects or facing absorption issues, explaining these challenges helps your doctor understand why a tailored approach might help.

3. Raise the Topic of Compounding
- Ask whether a compounded version, like a custom hormone blend in topical form or a preservative-free formula, could better meet your needs.

4. Keep Advocating for Your Health
- Not all providers are familiar with compounding or its benefits. If your provider seems uncertain, ask them to consult with our team.

Ready to explore a more personalized path to better health? Let’s start the dialogue together!

https://columbiacompounding.com/contact-us/

09/19/2025

🌟 September is Healthy Aging Month! 🌟

This month is all about embracing the positive aspects of growing older and taking steps to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. 💙

At our pharmacy, we believe aging well means having care tailored to you. That’s where compounding can make a difference:
💊 Customized Hormone Therapy – Support balance during menopause or andropause with bioidentical hormones.
🧠 Cognitive & Mood Support – Personalized formulations like Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) or supplements to help promote brain health and resilience.
💧 Nutritional Support – High-quality compounded vitamins and supplements for optimal energy and wellness.

Healthy aging is about more than years; it’s about quality of life. Compounding helps provide individualized solutions that align with your unique health goals.

✨ Celebrate Healthy Aging Month by focusing on what helps you feel your best today and for the years to come.

09/17/2025

🐾 Gabapentin for Pets: Custom Capsules or Liquids 🐾

Just like people, pets can struggle with chronic pain, nerve disorders, or anxiety. Gabapentin is often prescribed to help, but not every pet does well with standard medications.

That’s where compounding comes in! We can prepare gabapentin in:
🐔 Chicken- or tuna-flavored liquids for picky eaters
💊 Small-dose capsules for easier dosing

With custom flavors and strengths, your pet’s medication becomes less of a struggle and more of a treat. Our pharmacists work with your veterinarian to make sure your furry friend gets the care they need, in a form they’ll actually take.

https://columbiacompounding.com/veterinary/

09/15/2025

🌸 Progesterone & Women’s Health 🌸

Did you know progesterone does much more than support reproduction? This important hormone also plays a crucial role in regulating sleep, mood, cognition, and bone health.

As women enter perimenopause and menopause, progesterone levels decline, often contributing to symptoms like:
- Sleep disturbances
- Mood changes & anxiety
- Hot flashes & night sweats
- Irregular bleeding
- Breast tenderness or bloating
- Brain fog

Compounded progesterone can be tailored in the right form and dose to support balance and comfort. Options may include oral capsules, creams or gels, vaginal formulations, or even combination therapies.

Our compounding pharmacists work closely with you and your healthcare provider to create personalized solutions tailored to your needs, helping to restore balance and enhance your day-to-day quality of life. 💙

Always talk with your healthcare provider before starting or adjusting hormone therapy.

https://columbiacompounding.com/hormone-therapy-for-women/

09/12/2025

🌿 Personalized Medicine & Mental Health 🌿

Standard prescriptions play a vital role in mental health care, but they don’t always work the same for everyone. Factors like age, metabolism, sensitivities, or multiple health conditions can make treatment challenging.

That’s where compounded medications come in. By working with your healthcare provider, our compounding pharmacy can:
✔️ Adjust dosages for precision
✔️ Create alternative forms (drops, creams, patches, etc.)
✔️ Remove dyes, preservatives, or allergens
✔️ Provide customized options for children, seniors, and those with unique needs
✔️ Recommend quality nutritional supplements that may be helpful.

✨ The result? Treatment that’s better tailored to you, helping support long-term wellness.

09/09/2025

Compounded Medications Tailored for Athletes 🏃‍♂️💪

Athletes push their bodies hard, and standard medications don’t always meet their unique needs. That’s where compounding comes in.

At our pharmacy, we create personalized medications to support recovery, endurance, and performance, all while taking into account age, weight, metabolism, allergies, and even sport-specific restrictions.

Whether it’s joint pain, muscle strain, or managing sensitivities, our custom formulations are designed to work with your body and training goals, not against them.

Train smarter. Recover better. Compete stronger.

https://columbiacompounding.com/sports-medicine/

09/08/2025

😷✨ Back-to-School Season = Allergy & Infection Season ✨😷

Now that kids are back to school, it’s common to see a rise in respiratory infections, seasonal allergies, and sinus troubles. From stuffy noses to lingering coughs, these issues can disrupt learning, play, and family routines.

That’s where our pharmacy can help:
- Custom-flavored medications to make treatment easier for kids
- Dye-free, preservative-free, or allergy-friendly options
- Nasal sprays, liquids, or capsules tailored to your child’s needs
- Nutritional support with high-quality supplements to strengthen immunity and overall wellness
- Collaborative care with providers to help ensure the right dose, in the right form

Ask your pharmacist about compounded solutions and supplement support to help your family stay healthy this school year.

09/06/2025

🏋️ Understanding Muscle Loss in Men

As men age, maintaining muscle becomes increasingly important, but also more challenging. Age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia) commonly begins in the 40s and accelerates after 60, leading to reduced strength, balance issues, and increased fall risk.

Muscle health isn't just about working out; it’s deeply influenced by other factors like:
- Decreased physical activity
- Lower protein or micronutrient intake
- Inflammatory conditions
- Declines in hormones such as testosterone or growth hormone

Healthcare providers are taking a holistic, personalized approach:
- Movement & resistance training help preserve strength and function.
- Nutrition plays a key role—protein, vitamin D, and essential amino acids support muscle maintenance.

At our compounding pharmacy, we’re proud to support these strategies by offering specialized formulations that align with individuals’ goals and clinical needs.💪

09/05/2025

🩺 Hormone Therapy Reimagined: Separating Fact from Fear

For years, women have been underrepresented in clinical research, especially around menopause and estrogen therapy. Public fears, rooted largely in misinterpreted results from the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI), have overshadowed new evidence highlighting the benefits of hormone replacement for women under 60.

Today, experts emphasize the importance of offering evidence-based hormone therapy, tailored to each woman's unique needs and started at the right time, to support long-term health and quality of life.

This means working with compounding pharmacies and healthcare providers to deliver personalized solutions, not generic, one-size-fits-all treatments. Talk to our pharmacist today if you have questions about compounded hormone therapy and how it may be helpful.

09/02/2025

💛👶 Gentle Care for Delicate Skin 👶💛

Diaper rash happens, but it doesn’t have to mean days of discomfort for your baby. Our compounding pharmacy can create soothing barrier creams that are made just for little ones.

✨ Why parents choose compounded creams:
- Helps soothe irritation and protects sensitive skin
- Customized with ingredients chosen for your baby’s needs
- Free from unnecessary dyes, fragrances, or additives

Because every baby deserves comfort and a happy smile. 💕

Ask our pharmacist about personalized options to keep diaper rash under control.

09/01/2025

✨ Acne Care: More Than Skin Deep ✨

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, affecting nearly 85% of teens and more than 50 million people in the U.S. It can appear as blackheads, whiteheads, pimples, or deep, painful cysts, and it often lingers well into adulthood.

Acne can impact confidence, cause scarring, and even contribute to anxiety or depression. That’s why personalized treatment matters.
💊 How Compounding Can Help:
- Tailored formulas to target clogged pores, bacteria, and inflammation
- Combination therapies in a single cream or gel for easier use
- Options free from irritating ingredients, dyes, or alcohol
- Treatments designed to fit each patient’s unique skin needs

🌿 Alongside the right skincare habits, compounded medications can help make acne treatment more effective.
✅ Early, consistent care doesn’t just treat acne — it helps prevent scarring and protects long-term skin health.

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12119 NE 99th Street, Suite 2030
Vancouver, WA
98682

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+13602174250

Website

http://www.columbiacompounding.com/

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