WILLIAM Iowa UNDERWOOD 0
Image
04.13.2021
Iowa UNDERWOOD

I was tested for my testosterone levels by my urologist. My ...

I was tested for my testosterone levels by my urologist. My levels were very low and I had health issues related to that. I was unable to tolerate Androgel due to the alcohol base causing skin rashes. I have also tried Axiron with the same results. Neither of these drugs actually raised my testosterone levels. The drugs were also extremely expensive. $700+ per month and insurance was of no help. My doctor was going to try a long-acting injection which my insurance originally approved but then declined. At this point, my doctor contacted a compounding pharmacy and they stated that they could make me a topically applied cream that would not cause the skin rash issues I have experienced previously. The cream raised my testosterone levels to a point that I started to feel normal again and the cost was only $85 per month. I am 69 and have been using this medication for several years and I strongly feel it has greatly improved my life. To take this type of treatment away from elderly men that need it would be a great disservice to older individuals that need a testosterone treatment to keep their bodies and mental wellbeing at a level that allows us to function normally and enjoy a full life.
Image
Image

Hear their stories. Protect their own words. Protect their access to compounded medicines.

On this page, we can only touch on the data that demonstrates the importance of compounded medicines to the lives of millions of people in this country. While the decision to take this vital therapy from patients and physicians might be profitable for big pharmaceutical companies, it will be disastrous for the millions of patients that those same pharmaceutical companies cannot serve!

We encourage the appropriate committees in both the House and Senate to hold hearings on this critical issue.

Explore our interactive map that demonstrates the importance of compounded medicines to patients all across the country. Filter these first-hand accounts by state to see just how vital compounded medicines are.

Explore our interactive map that demonstrates the importance of compounded medicines to patients all across the country. Filter these first-hand accounts by state to see just how vital compounded medicines are.