Don't Let The Government Decide What Medicine You Take, URGENT Petition

Don't let the government decide what medicine you can take -  Speak Out to your legislator before  July 17th     We Need Your Help and Input!   Your right to personalized medication may be threatened. Personalized medication, also known as compounded medication, is an important alternative to many people as a treatment option when commercially available medication does not work. Compounded medications solve numerous specialized needs of patients who do not have a commercially available alternative.   Those who need compounded medications include: Autistic Children Children and elderly people with cancer People with chronic pain Women and Men in need of certain hormone treatments People with special dosage needs People sensitive to certain additives and glutens People who need an alternative form of a medication so it can be more easily administered. Forms such as: Liquids Topical gels or creams Lollipops Nasal sprays Animals including cats, dogs and horses Even changing the flavor or a medication must be compounded by a licensed pharmacy. The Senate HELP Committee proposed a bill called the "Pharmaceutical Compounding Quality and Accountability Act" or Senate Bill 959 (S.959), which has significant implications for those who depend on compounded medications and may restrict access to these medications. The bill is a reaction to the tragedy of the New England Compounding Center (NECC) who produced contaminated injectable medication which resulted in patient deaths and others contracting meningitis. Safety is of the utmost importance and the attempt to address this tragedy should be applauded.  However, S.959 has unintended consequences that may deny patient access to important medications. Under the provisions of S.959 could: Reduce access and increase costs by forcing Compounding Pharmacies to give up sterile compounding, or to limit sales within the states in which they are located making it much harder for your doctor prescribe medications to meet the specific needs of patients You may not be using compounded medications today but S.959 may limit your future options and your physician's ability to prescribe the best solution for you. Please join us and speak out to oppose bill S.959.  Go to the Speak Out website and voice you opinion before  July 17th: http://www.protectmycompounds.com     or  Please call Tim at   Montana Compounding Pharmacy  541-6820  for more information.