A Comprehensive Approach to Hormone Replacement Therapy – Alison McAllister, ND

• This introductory lesson in HRT sets the state for foundational HRT knowledge.
• Learn about the hormone cascade, female sex hormones and thyroid hormones.

Break

Compounding Opportunities for HRT, and Thyroid and Adrenals – Nat Jones, RPh

• As a follow-up to Dr. McAllister’s talk, Nat provides specific formulations for HRT, thyroid and adrenal compounds.

Break / Virtual Exhibit Hall

Hormone Testing: Pros and Cons and How to Choose – David Zava, PhD

• Back by popular demand, the bonafide expert on saliva testing for hormones shares everything you need to know about hormone testing options using saliva, urine and blood.
  • The pros and cons of each type of testing
  • When to use each type of testing based on the dosage forms the patient is taking
  • And much more
• Walk away knowing how to determine the best testing option for each patient.

Break

Key Research for HRT Safety – Ranel Larsen, PharmD

• Learn how to overcome the opposition to HRT with loads of science and clinical data that you can take to your HRT prescribers.

NASEM Update – A.J. Day, PharmD

• PCCA’s Vice President of Clinical Services shares an overview of the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) report, “The Clinical Utility of Compounded Bioidentical Hormone Therapy: A Review of Safety, Effectiveness, and Use (2020),” and outlines the possible impact on the compounding industry and ultimately patients.

Ask the Expert Networking Session - Pamela W. Smith, MD, MPH, MS; PCCA Clinical Compounding Pharmacists

Urogynecology, Sexual Health and New Treatment Opportunities (CE) – Mohit Khera, MD, MBA, MPH

• A brand-new topic for the PCCA stage, Dr. Khera discusses urogynecology, or urinary/vaginal issues, covering new treatment options and standards of care for the 4 key urogynecology issues: pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia and incontinence.
• He shares treatment options for improving libido and erectile dysfunction in both males and females.
• Learn all about this potential new growth area for compounded treatments!

Break

Hormones and the Immune System: Max Your Immunity (CE) – Pamela W. Smith, MD, MPH, MS

• Max Your Immunity is the title of Dr. Smith’s new book. During this presentation, she shares:
  • Her research on understanding and maximizing our natural defenses against various infectious diseases
  • How our innate and adaptive immunity systems work
  • Important things you can do to increase and strengthen all of these components
  • Specific nutritional plans to increase our body’s immunity to help defend ourself from the most common health disorders

Break / Virtual Exhibit Hall

Compounding Opportunities for Urogynecology and the Immune System – Sara Hover, RPh

• As a follow-up to Dr. Khera’s and Dr. Smith’s presentations, Sara provides specific formulations for urogynecology and the immune system.

Testosterone, Sexual Function and Compounding Options for ED – Bruce Biundo, RPh, FACA

• Do you know all the reasons why testosterone is vital to men’s health? Testosterone has many more benefits than you might imagine.
• PCCA’s resident men’s health expert covers the science and physiology of testosterone, its role in the body, the common symptoms experienced by men with low testosterone, dosing and delivery systems.
• Find out who is an ideal patient for testosterone, and how to test, monitor and follow up with your testosterone patients.

Break

Top 10 Questions, Confusions and Clarifications around HRT – Ranel Larsen, PharmD; Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM; Nat Jones, RPh, FAPC; Bruce Biundo, RPh, FACA

• Hear first-hand the common HRT questions that PCCA’s Clinical Services team receives.
• Our team of experts shares their thought processes on how they answer common member questions and decipher the often confusing aspects of HRT.

Hormones and Weight Loss (CE) – Pamela W. Smith, MD, MPH, MS

• It’s a hot topic! PCCA’s Clinical Services team has been receiving a lot of questions about weight loss and people looking for alternatives to HCG.
• It’s a known fact – nutritionally healthy women have an easier time on their journey through menopause.
• Dr. Smith helps you help them, as she specifically addresses weight loss tactics for your hormone patients.

Intermittent Fasting and Compounding for Weight Loss – Sara Hover, RPh, FAARM

• As a follow-up to Dr. Smith’s presentation, Sara shares the risks and benefits of intermittent fasting and provides compounded alternatives to HCG.

Break / Virtual Exhibit Hall

What Works for Me: How We Grew Our Pharmacy’s Hormone Practice – Chris Cox, PharmD

• PCCA member Chris shares marketing tactics for how he and his team have built strong relationships with doctors.

Marketing Your Competitive Advantage – Erin Michael, MBA, MS, CPhT

• Learn best practices for “selling” your pharmacy as THE compounded hormone specialist, and how to promote key ingredients, such as PCCA Special Micronized Progesterone and Ellage™ Anhydrous Vaginal base.

Adjourn