GET TO KNOW HAYLEY

How long have you been a pharmacist and how long have you been a pharmacist specializing in compounding?

I have been a pharmacist for 18 years and I have been in compounding the last 17 years.

What got you interested in compounding?

Customized medicine is what got me interested in compounding pharmacy. I believe medication is not a “one size fits all” and I truly love how compounding offers the ability to meet patient's individual needs when traditional medicine does not work, is not a possibility, or is not the best choice for the patient. Also, I am a big fan of options and in compounding, the options are almost endless!

What are your favorite things about working in a compounding pharmacy?

I love the personalization of compounded medicine, truly seeking and discussing the best treatment for a patient and being a part of the process.  I love hearing patient success stories about how a compounded medication has “changed my life."  I also love how most compounded medicine incorporates integrative medicine, which utilizes traditional medicine and alternative medicine to treat the whole person. I believe utilizing various types of medicine can be most effective in patient treatment.