Compounded hormones fill an incredibly large gap that is left by the traditional big pharmacy companies. We are able to customize our medications to the exact needs of our patients. This allows for more precise dosing and a better overall patient experience. In addition, this helps me to avoid any possible side effects or risks that may come with the medication. This is especially critical with topical testosterone and estrogen therapy. My pharmacy allows various concentrations so that I can create a custom treatment for each individual. I have over 250 patients whose lives have improved in drastic ways. These include firefighters, police officers, doctors, nurses, construction workers, and paramedics. These hormone treatments allow these individuals, who have highly stressful and demanding jobs, to be the best and most effective professionals they can be. My worry is that without compounded hormones the price for my patients will increase drastically. Also, we will have to go with less effective medications which will raise the risk of side effects and adverse events significantly. I am extremely disappointed in the FDA for trying to over regulate these specialty pharmacies. The FDA has no business telling me as a practitioner of 20 years what is best for my patients.