What Forms Do Bio-Identicals Come In? What Doseage Form is Best for Me? by: Phil Altman, R.Ph., Compounding Pharmacist

One of the benefits to using bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, is the different dosage  forms it can come in. We have the ability to customize dosage forms to fit each individual patient. Using a compounding pharmacist to help you decide what dosage form to use, will be key in having a successful therapy. If you have any digestive disorders we strongly  recommend using the  transdermal route. Although, the American preference has usually been to take a pill over using creams.   If you decide to go the transdermal route, there are different delivery systems, i.e. syringes, pumps, jars etc.. There are also different bases that we can use depending on  the sensitivity level of the patient. Also, when you use the transdermal route you have more dosing flexibility.  You can take 1 & 1/2 doses of a cream, whereas it’s more difficult to take 1 & 1/2 capsules.

Forms Bio-Identical Hormones Can Come In:

Transdermal: syringe, pump or jar

Lozenges

Drops

Capsules

Pills

Creams

Vaginal Suppositories

Vaginal Creams

Gummy Bears (for children)

Liquids

The key with dosing is finding out what is going to work best for the individual patient.

Phil Altman, R.Ph.,
Compounding Pharmacist