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Memorial Day and a peek at our new location

Here's a look at the construction underway at our new location in Bunker Hill (next to Meehans IGA in the former Ben Franklin store). Yeah, I know, it's a little hard to get a lock on the final design at this point but the framing for the pharmacy area is nearly complete and the office spaces are coming together. We're very excited to have the opportunity to bring a much-needed service back into town for our current customers (who have been serviced from our Gillespie location), and looking forward to making new friends. We'll be setting a Grand Opening date shortly and keep you updated as we move through spring and into summer.
Our current locations in Carlinville and Gillespie will be closed on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30th. Our Carlinville store will re-open on Tuesday at 8am and our Gillespie store will re-open on Tuesday at 8:30am. We urge you to take time on Memorial Day to remember those who have given so much in support of our freedom.

About Our Compounding Services

In every field of medicine, there are some patients who don't respond to traditional methods of treatment. Sometimes you need medicine at a strength that is not manufactured by drug companies, or perhaps you simply need a different method of administering a prescription.
Pharmacy compounding meets these needs. It provides a way for physicians and a compounding pharmacist to customize an individual prescription for your specific requirements. Compounding provides solutions which are not met by commercial products.
In addition to traditional medications, as a compounding pharmacy our specialties include both human and veterinary preparations of medications and vitamins customized for you. We stock only USP verified pharmaceutical ingredients and always keep a wide range of specialty, compounded, and supportive care medications, including recently approved FDA medications and those medications with limited availability.

Ashley Dicks

With your physicians consent, our compounding pharmacist Ashley Dicks, Pharm.D., can change the strength of a medication, alter it's form to make it easier for you to ingest, or add flavor to make it more palatable. We are able to prepare a drug that is no longer commercially available, change medicine from a pill to a transdermal cream (with the advantage of a minimization of side effects that are often experienced from oral medications), prepare special dosing sizes and flavors for children and pets, and prepare meds to meet the specific requirements to conform to your unique needs.
Some of the most common requests for compounded products include:
•    Bio-identical Hormone Replacement (BHRT) therapy for women.
          Women of all ages experience hormone imbalances, with many changes occurring around the time of menopause. Each woman is different, calling for a unique balance of hormones for many common symptoms of hormone imbalances including hot flashes, decreased sex drive, vaginal dryness, irritability, mood swings, fatigue and many more. We use a combination of estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone identical to what your body produces to meet these needs.
•    Bio-identical Hormone Replacement (BHRT) therapy for men.
          Similarly to women, men experience symptoms related to diminished hormone levels. Men experience andropause, which is a slow decline in testosterone levels. A wide range of symptoms may be experienced, often including a noticeable decline in both strength and energy. Other symptoms may include decreased sex drive, thinning hair, fatigue, sleep disturbances and memory lapses.
•    Pain Management Solutions
          Acute and chronic pain can be detrimental to daily life. Michelle's Pharmacy is dedicated to finding a solution to your aches and pains. We will work closely with both you and your doctor to determine which medications are best for you. We are able to compound medications into transdermal creams or gels, at strengths that aren't readily available. An advantage of using a transdermal product is the minimization of side effects that are often experienced from oral medications. By compounding the tropical product, we are customizing the medication to your needs. Some of the pain conditions for which we can compound include arthritis, fibromyalgia, headaches, nerve and muscle pain, post-surgical pain and exercise and sports injuries.
•    Veterinary Compounding Services
          Many of our beloved pets need medications; however, this tends to be a dreaded task for many pet owners. Whether your cat is having trouble swallowing a pill, or your dog will only take medication when mixed in with a treat, giving medication isn't always the easiest part of your day. Here at Michelle's Pharmacy we are able to tailor the medication to your pet's needs. We can customize the drug, strength, size, dosage form, and even flavor liquids such as beef and tuna to make medicating your pet a less stressful task!
Ask your doctor if a compounded medication may be helpful to you. Then call us at 217.839.9901 to schedule an appointment to consult with Ashley in her private, secure office to discuss your needs. We can help you find a solution.