Profound Gel Price Update: Effective June 1, 2007

Steven's pharmacy has been compounding Profound Gel to the Dental Community for a number of years now. We take pride in compounding quality anesthetic gels that are cost effective. As of June 1st, due to supplier price increases, we are adjusting our Profound Compound Gel price as follows.

Profound Gel:

30gram = $79.95 120 1/4gram applications (67 cents per application)

45gram = $109.95 180 1/4gram applications (61 cents per application)

Profound Gel Light:

30gram = $74.95 120 1/4gram applications ( 62 cents per application)

45gram = $104.95 180 1/4gram applications (58 cents per application)


There will be the new Profound Gel Order form soon, we apologize for the inconvenience,

Fish Oil Can Help Reduce Deaths From Heart Disease

An agency of the National Institues of Health has published a report stating that fish oil can help reduce deaths from heart disease. In fact, the FDA itself says supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids may actually reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. The latest government report cites the triglyceride-lowering effects of fish oil on reducing heart and blood vessel disorders. Another beneficial mechanism of fish oil is to protect healthy blood flow in arteries.

Enchanced Benefits of Fish Oil

help guard against lipid acid), the precursor to According to research, sesame lignans and olive fruit extract may significantly enhance the benefits of fish oil. The combination of fish oil and seasame improves mitochondrial energy output, helps maintain healthy triglyceride levels, and burns blood fats. Plus, sesame lignansperoxidation and protect against degradation of EPA and DHA in the body. Sesame lignans also increase levels of the beneficial DGLA (di-homo gamma linolenicprostaglandin D1. This prostaglandin has numerous health benefits including suppression of inflammatory events. Olive Fruit contains some of the most potent antioxidants. What's more, when polyphenol-rich olive oil is added to fish oil, a synergistic inflammatory reducing effect occurs. Most imporessive was a study showing that polyphenol-rich olive oil decreased LDL oxidation and increased beneficial HDL. Life Extension has identified a proprietary olive fruit extract complex. Just 100 mg of the cutting-edge Polyphen-Oil complex provides the amount of polyphenols equivalent to absorbing two ounces of virgin olive oil.

Profound Light Applications

Dr Mike Ditolla DDS writes :

" I now use the Light exclusively for pre-injection numbing. It is plenty strong to numb tissue prior to a needle puncture. For everything else I use the regular Profound. For example, I use Profound for all palatal anesthesia. Palatal (roof of the mouth) anesthesia hurts like hell!! SO whether I am packing retraction cord, extracting a tooth, or doing laser recontouring of the palatal tissue, its all with Regular."

Attention: Veterinarians

Trilostane, the latest therapy for Cushing's disease in canines, is available at Steven's Pharmacy. We have strengths ranging from 60mg to 240mg depending on the weight of your canine.

Daily dose:
60mg (Dogs 5 - 20kg)
120mg (Dogs 20 - 40kg)
120-240mg (Dogs > 40kg)

Common Compounds

I have put together a list of common compounds that we make at Stevens Pharmacy. Please note this is only a list of commonly prescribed compounded prescriptions- for your special needs please call the pharmacy at 800-352-3784 and speak to our Compounding Pharmacist Consultant Charles Bonner.

Bio-Identical Hormones- Testosterone, Progesterone, Dhea, Triest, Biest, ProBiest, ProTriest, ProBiTest, ProTriTest, Estradiol, Estriol, Estrone, Pregnenolone, Dhea/Pregnenolone, Melatonin- Capsules, sub-lingual drops, creams, gels, suppositories, topical drops.

Pain gels- Ketoprofen, Ketamine, Amitryptiline, Cyclobenzaprine, Lidocaine, Gabapentum, Carbamazepine, BLT, Prilo/Lido/Tetracaine,
AGL, Triple Pain, Neuropathy gel, All can be compounded in combined amounts in gels/creams etc

Anti-biotics- Ciprofloacin, Metronidazole, Amphotericin, Chloromycetin, Sulfanilamide Suspensions/creams or powders for use with an insufflator. (CSF)

Others common compounds like Acetylcisteine, Methylcobalamine gels, Squaric acid, Magic mouthwash containing Diphenhydramine, Dexamethasone, Mylanta, Lidocaine

Gastro/Stomach -Proton pump inhibitors- GERD, Gastric reflux- Lanzaprozol, Omeprazole suspensions- also Ranitidine, Cisapride

Hemorrhoids- Verapamil, Nitroglycerin Ointments

Dental compounds Profound, Cyclone, Gag supress, Xerostoma lozenges, BMS solutions

Amino acid mix- Glutamine, Lysine, Ornithine

Baldness/Alopecia- Ketoconazole/Spironolactone/Estradiol, clobetasol scalp solutions

Veterinary- Trolamine, Metronidazole, Timidazole, Hydrocodone 1.25mg, Calcitrol, Fludrocort, Fluoxetine, Glipizide- all flavors including beef, tuna, celery, liver - capsules or suspensions

Peyronies- Aminobenzoic acid

Gall bladder- Ursodiol

Pediatric Cardiology- Enalapril, Spironolactone suspensions

Hospice- Morphine Sulfate, Atropine, ABHR, Phenobarbital, Phenytoin, Haloperidol, Lorazepam, Chloral Hydrate suppositories

Vaginal- Boric Acid Suppositories

Pain Gels

At Steven's Pharmacy we compound many pain formulations. Some of the items we custom compound are ketoprofen, lidocaine, ketamine, capsaicin gapapentum, amitriptyline, cyclobenzaprine, carbamazepine, etc. we can combine anti-inflammatory, anesthetic or anti-spasmotic items into one cream or gel for topical application for pain relief. We bill all insurance including workers compensation and are able to ship anywhere in the U.S. We are available for consultaion as to your particular needs whether you are a patient or a physician office.

Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

BHRT- Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy- This is a term used to describe hormones that are bio-equivalent or chemically the same as the hormones that are physiologically found in the body. At Stevens Pharmacy we compound BHRT in the form of creams, suppositories, sub-lingual drops, capsules, suspensions or any other dosage form that the physician has a certain preferance to. These hormones include Progesterone, Estrogens, DHEA, Pregnenolone and Testosterone. The Estrogens are comprised of estrone(E1), estradiol(E2), estriol (E3). The most active estrogen is estradiol and the most protective being estriol. Normally the estrogens are dispensed as Triestrogen OR Biestrogen - the TRI being all 3 estrogens E1, E2,E3 in a ratio of 10/10/80. For Biestrogen, the ratio is E2/E3 20/80. Recently more physicians are leaving out the Estrone since it is the most harmful of the three natural estrogenic hormones.