As compounders, we know that hormones get a lot of attention — but the base plays a critical role in the potential success of the therapy. During PCCA’s recent webinar, “Choosing the Right HRT Base for Patient Success,” Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM, along with seasoned compounders Jim Hrncir, RPh, and Madison Peach-Keen, PharmD, shared hard-earned insights on how base selection can elevate your HRT practice.

I first dipped my toes into health care as a candy striper when I was a teenager. I loved it — taking care of people, being a small part of their healing journeys. Later, when a friend opened a nursing home pharmacy called Geri Care Pharmacy, I started working there and fell head over heels for pharmacy work. AfterGeri Care closed, I reconnected with my childhood friend Claire, whose father owned Wheeler Pharmacy in Lexington, Kentucky, and the rest is history.

In a culture that often celebrates hustle and productivity, sleep tends to fall low on the priority list. Yet, getting enough high-quality sleep is one of the most powerful tools for maintaining long-term health. It's not just about avoiding grogginess the next day — sleep plays a key role in everything from physical repair to emotional resilience and mental sharpness.