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SAVE 30% ON OURA RING**
Tracking biometrics can take a patient’s care to the next level. And one of the most innovative ways to gather insights about their body is to put an Oura Ring on it.
Now’s your chance to learn how Oura Ring can be a powerful tool for clinical care.
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
5 days ago1 min read


Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding
Phil and I attended the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding Owners Summit this spring in Austin, Texas to stay updated on industry trends.
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Apr 61 min read


RCP is a proud sponsor of the Grand Rapids Film Premiere of The (M) Factor 2: Before the Pause (Perimenopause)
An Evening of Connection, Education & Collective Power This is more than a film screening. It’s a gathering. A conversation. A reclamation. We are coming together for a special community screening of The M Factor2: Before the Pause (Perimenopause) and we are intentionally keeping this event free because women already face enough barriers when it comes to understanding their bodies, their health, and their options. You deserve access to information. You deserve clarity. You d
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Mar 131 min read


Estrogen Face: The viral beauty trend
Estrogen supports several biological processes that affect facial appearance
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Mar 51 min read


Welcome Rachel to the RCP Team
“Rachel is a certified and licensed pharmacy technician who is new to the world of compounding pharmacy. She worked at Family Fare prior to RCP for almost 3 years which helped her gain confidence to try this new adventure. Rachel works hard daily to help make sure the patients are taken care of and that their experience with the pharmacy is great! Rachel loves helping people and making them smile. When not at work, Rachel loves to spend time with her husband Adrian and their
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Jan 221 min read


Discussing HRT on Dr. Mary Louder's Podcast
Dr. Mary Louder DO I was invited sit down with Dr. Mary Louder of Cairn Medical to unpack the truth behind hormone therapy: the science, the stigma, and the shift. We talk bio-identical, myths, personalization, and how to reclaim clarity and care in the face of medical messaging that hasn’t always served us.⠀ This one’s for the women still asking, “Is it safe?” And for anyone wondering what happens after the black box fades.
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Dec 16, 20251 min read


Finally, Good news about Hormones
On November 10, 2025 , the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), via the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), announced that they are initiating the removal of the “black-box” warnings from many hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products used to treat menopausal symptoms. These black-box warnings had been the most stringent warning label the FDA typically places, and they signaled serious risks (e.g., breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia) associated with HRT
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Nov 12, 20252 min read


Questions about Compounded Therapies? There is a website for that!
Visit Compounding.com for easy-to-understand information on compounded therapies, compliance and quality, and how patients can help protect access to needed medications. This site has many interesting articles including: Compounded Hormones Compounding for Drug Shortages Compounded Ketamine Desiccated Thyroid Extract Is the pharmacy you are planning to use a legitimate, state licensed pharmacy? How misrepresenting compounded drugs hurts patients Advocacy Hub to ensure access
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Oct 21, 20251 min read


THYROID ALERT
FDA's reclassification of desiccated thyroid extract (DTE) as a biologic is unnecessary, scientifically flawed and harmful to patients.
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Empowering Women: Val Lego Launches Podcast on Perimenopause and Menopause
The menopause podcast with unfiltered conversations about the symptoms you hate, the changes you didn’t see coming, and the hilarious moments midlife can bring. You've got questions and we've got the experts to answer them.
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Introducing Holly Way RPh
Introducing Holly Way RPh
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Celebrating Freedom — In Healthcare and Beyond
Happy 4th of July from IJPC (International Journal of Pharmacy Compounding). As we celebrate Independence Day , we're reminded of the...

Thomas C. Kupiec, Ph.D.
Jul 8, 20252 min read


Patient Benefits
There are many benefits to purchasing supplements through our FullScript online dispensary. By downloading the upgraded mobile app,...
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Aug 2, 20241 min read


Compounded GLP-1s
Although Rivertown Compounding Pharmacy is not a sterile compounding pharmacy and therefore cannot compound semaglutide or tirzepitide,...
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Feb 14, 20240 min read


Winter Issues
Although we woke up to a beautiful white winter wonderland, the unfortunate side effect can be power outages. We were informed early this...
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Jan 10, 20241 min read


Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Rivertown Compounding Pharmacy wishes you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We will be closed Monday 12/25/23 and Monday 01/01/24 so...
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Dec 21, 20231 min read


Happy Thanksgiving!
All of us at Rivertown Compounding Pharmacy want to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! We'll be closed Thursday and Friday this...
Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Nov 17, 20231 min read


Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Nov 2, 20230 min read


Doggone Frightening Halloween Hazards
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Mary Heim, RPh, FAAFM
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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