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Columbia Compounding

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

01/19/2026

🌱 Why Fiber Matters More Than You Think 🌱

Fiber is one of the simplest and most powerful nutrients for better health. It supports digestion, balanced energy, cholesterol levels, blood sugar, and even the gut microbiome.

✔️ Soluble fiber helps steady blood sugar, supports heart health, and feeds good gut bacteria.
✔️ Insoluble fiber keeps things moving, supports colon health, and helps the body detox naturally.
✔️ Resistant starch acts like fiber and fuels healthy gut bacteria.

Most adults don’t get enough, but it’s easier than you think to add more: choose oatmeal + berries, add veggies or beans to meals, snack on fruit, nuts, or seeds, and swap refined grains for whole grains. We can also recommend a high-quality supplement if needed.

👉 Ask our pharmacist if you’re looking for guidance on fiber intake or supplement options.

01/17/2026

✨ Why Numbing Agents Matter in Aesthetic Treatments ✨

From microneedling and chemical peels to lasers, tattoo removal, and injectables, today’s aesthetic treatments are more advanced and more common than ever. With that growth comes a rising expectation: effective results and a comfortable experience.

Topical numbing creams play a major role in making that possible. By temporarily blocking nerve signals in the skin, they help reduce discomfort so patients can relax and practitioners can work confidently. This improves satisfaction, encourages treatment plan follow-through, and supports better overall outcomes.

Many modern formulations combine anesthetics like lidocaine, tetracaine, benzocaine, and prilocaine for faster onset, deeper numbing, and smoother procedures. Combination formulas often outperform single agents, which is why many med spas partner with our compounding pharmacy for customized strengths and forms tailored to different treatments. 💫

https://columbiacompounding.com/dermatology/

01/15/2026

🐾 How Compounding Supports Pets Facing Cancer 🐾

With cancer affecting 1 in 4 dogs and 1 in 5 cats, personalized care has never been more important. Many oncology medications aren’t made in pet-friendly forms, but veterinary compounding can help bridge the gap.

Custom formulations, like flavored liquids, chewables, and transdermal gels, make treatments easier to give and less stressful for pets and owners. Compounded medications can also be tailored for nausea, appetite support, GI upset, and pain, helping pets stay comfortable throughout their care.

From tiny doses for small cats to specialized options for hard-to-medicate dogs, compounding allows vets to match the right medication to the right patient. 💛🐶🐱

https://columbiacompounding.com/veterinary/

01/13/2026

🧠✨ Methylene Blue: A Potential Tool for Brain Health ✨🧠

Interest is growing in integrative approaches for brain health, and Methylene Blue is gaining attention for its exciting potential. Research shows it may support mitochondrial energy production, help neurons use oxygen more efficiently, and promote resilience in areas affected by conditions like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and age-related cognitive decline.

Low-dose Methylene Blue has also been studied for improvements in memory, focus, mood, and overall cognitive performance. Because purity and dosing matter, it’s prepared through compounding to meet individualized needs.

As science continues to evolve, Methylene Blue stands out as a potential option for those looking to support brain function, energy, and long-term neurological health. 💙🔬

01/11/2026

✨ Progesterone: The Missing Piece for Many Women ✨

Progesterone does far more than support reproduction; it's a key hormone that can influence sleep, mood, cognition, and overall well-being. As levels naturally decline in perimenopause and menopause, many women experience symptoms like night sweats, trouble sleeping, mood changes, irregular bleeding, bloating, breast tenderness, and brain fog.

Compounded progesterone may help. It interacts with calming GABA-A receptors, supports emotional balance, helps improve sleep quality, and works alongside estrogen to support clearer thinking and better symptom control. It also plays an essential role in protecting the uterine lining and may support bone health.

With customized dosing and a variety of delivery options, progesterone can be tailored to each woman’s needs, helping to offer a more complete and balanced approach to hormone wellness.

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

01/09/2026

✨ Ketotifen & MCAS: What to Know ✨

Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) can trigger a wide range of symptoms, including flushing, itching, hives, GI discomfort, headaches, fatigue, and more, due to mast cells releasing mediators too easily.

Ketotifen is a unique medication that works in two ways:
✔️ As an antihistamine
✔️ As a mast cell stabilizer

This means it can help calm mast cell activity and may be able to reduce symptoms when traditional antihistamines aren’t enough.

Compounded ketotifen allows prescribers to customize strength and dosage forms, to help make it easier to support those dealing with persistent allergy-type symptoms or MCAS.

01/07/2026

🌟 Transform Your Health This New Year 🌟

A new year brings new motivation, and for many, that means focusing on healthier habits and weight goals. When diet and exercise alone aren’t enough, personalized support can make all the difference.

Our compounding pharmacy offers customized options, from tailored medication strengths to high-quality supplements designed to boost metabolism, digestion, and energy.

With the right combination of lifestyle changes, professional guidance, and individualized therapies, you can start the year feeling confident, supported, and ready to reach your goals.

01/05/2026

🦋 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.

https://columbiacompounding.com/adrenal-thyroid-dysfunction/

01/03/2026

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.

12/31/2025

🍂 Breathe Easier This Fall and Winter 🤧

As cooler weather settles in, seasonal changes often bring an increase in respiratory and sinus concerns. From congestion and sinus pressure to lingering coughs, these symptoms can make even the coziest time of year uncomfortable.

At our compounding pharmacy, we work closely with healthcare providers to prepare personalized medications that target each patient’s specific needs. Compounded options can be tailored for nasal or sinus irrigation, cough relief, or respiratory comfort, aiming to help soothe symptoms and support healing when standard treatments aren’t quite the right fit.

Because every patient and every condition is different, compounding allows for flexibility in dosage forms and ingredient combinations to help support comfort, effectiveness, and ease of use.

If seasonal symptoms are slowing you down, talk to your provider or pharmacist about how a customized compounded solution may help you breathe easier and feel your best this fall and winter.

12/27/2025

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.

12/22/2025

💗 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.

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

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

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

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+13602174250

Website

http://www.columbiacompounding.com/

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