Mass-manufactured medication did not work for my hormone disorder because I am one of those people who don't convert the ingredients into its active metabolite well. I have relied on the precise balance of bioidentical hormones to restore my mental and physical function - I was once a lethargic patient and now I am a licensed and board-certified nurse practitioner helping ease the healthcare provider shortage in the US! I could not have done so without compounded medication. Compounded hormones saved my career and put my life back on track. Please don't deprive patients who need these carefully compounded formulas to function and thrive! Compounding pharmacists are genuinely lifesavers!