WEBVTT 1 00:00:07.300 --> 00:00:09.414 I know that we've all asked ourselves this 2 00:00:09.450 --> 00:00:12.500 question, why do my medications cost so much? 3 00:00:12.530 --> 00:00:14.380 And even when they are covered, 4 00:00:14.410 --> 00:00:18.700 why are my copays more than a nice dinner at my favorite restaurant? 5 00:00:18.720 --> 00:00:21.440 In the end, we most always pay for our 6 00:00:21.450 --> 00:00:25.100 medications because we feel we're getting the most cutting edge solutions. 7 00:00:25.130 --> 00:00:26.580 Where are we? 8 00:00:26.600 --> 00:00:29.200 Almost 70 % of new drugs are simply 9 00:00:29.230 --> 00:00:32.140 changes that are to a chemical structure in a drug class, 10 00:00:32.170 --> 00:00:36.620 offering essentially the same treatment option just at a higher cost. 11 00:00:36.640 --> 00:00:42.220 And another 40 % of new drugs approved are simply changes to how the drug is taken. 12 00:00:42.250 --> 00:00:44.460 Maybe instead of a pill, you get a patch. 13 00:00:44.490 --> 00:00:47.220 And even then, you're usually paying more. 14 00:00:47.250 --> 00:00:49.900 And it's no wonder that drug prices are so high. 15 00:00:49.930 --> 00:00:52.280 The cost of the development of a single 16 00:00:52.310 --> 00:00:57.060 new drug in industry today can cost upwards of two billion dollars. 17 00:00:57.090 --> 00:01:00.220 And here is the issue, and it's a real big one. 18 00:01:00.250 --> 00:01:03.300 True innovation that leads to clinical benefits, 19 00:01:03.330 --> 00:01:06.540 especially medications that treat underlying conditions, 20 00:01:06.571 --> 00:01:11.157 are left on the back burner, researched but hardly ever developed due 21 00:01:11.190 --> 00:01:14.210 to the expense and the inability to patent them. 22 00:01:14.240 --> 00:01:17.760 At Harbor companning pharmacy, we think we have a solution, 23 00:01:17.790 --> 00:01:21.360 and with your help, we think we could help fill this gap. 24 00:01:21.390 --> 00:01:26.440 The first step in changing the status quo is to recognize that just because 25 00:01:26.470 --> 00:01:30.320 that therapy exists, it's not the best treatment for the patient. 26 00:01:30.350 --> 00:01:34.360 At Harbor Companting, we share a common goal to put our patients 27 00:01:34.390 --> 00:01:37.920 first and to help people achieve healthier, better lives. 28 00:01:37.950 --> 00:01:40.930 And it has to start with visionaries like yourself. 29 00:01:40.960 --> 00:01:45.360 And together, through innovation, excellence, and a passion for our 30 00:01:45.390 --> 00:01:49.140 patients, we can help them achieve transformational results. 31 00:01:49.170 --> 00:01:51.260 When we talk about innovation, 32 00:01:51.290 --> 00:01:55.520 one of the things that gives Harbor Compounding an edge is our ability 33 00:01:55.550 --> 00:01:59.700 to think outside the box, to push the boundaries of medicine. 34 00:01:59.720 --> 00:02:01.640 Every every day, we are scouring current 35 00:02:01.670 --> 00:02:05.290 published research looking for the best solution for our patients. 36 00:02:05.320 --> 00:02:08.220 Out of hundreds of clinical studies and trials that we come across, 37 00:02:08.250 --> 00:02:12.360 we only select the best, the most unique and effective treatments 38 00:02:12.390 --> 00:02:17.400 for conditions ranging from sexual dysfunction to gynecology to dermatology. 39 00:02:17.430 --> 00:02:18.760 At Harbor Compounding, 40 00:02:18.790 --> 00:02:22.600 we aren't interested in duplicating commercially available products. 41 00:02:22.630 --> 00:02:25.360 Instead, we are focused on novel compound 42 00:02:25.390 --> 00:02:31.360 alternatives that provide new combinations that add clinical and therapeutic value as 43 00:02:31.390 --> 00:02:34.660 well as provide huge cost savings for our patients. 44 00:02:34.690 --> 00:02:39.320 For example, there is a misconception that you can combine commercially 45 00:02:39.350 --> 00:02:44.740 available products together to produce a combination product with the same effect. 46 00:02:44.770 --> 00:02:47.200 This simply is not the case. 47 00:02:47.230 --> 00:02:51.500 The chemical characteristics of each ingredient will have a huge impact 48 00:02:51.530 --> 00:02:55.100 on the quality and efficacy of that unique compound. 49 00:02:55.120 --> 00:02:58.120 At Harbor Compounding, we thoroughly research all formulations 50 00:02:58.150 --> 00:03:02.760 to ensure ingredients work synergistically to produce the most effective results. 51 00:03:02.790 --> 00:03:08.120 And although we hold many accreditations and certifications, true excellence is not 52 00:03:08.150 --> 00:03:12.440 just evidenced by awards, but by our daily actions to comply 53 00:03:12.470 --> 00:03:16.220 with the strictest standards and quality control measures. 54 00:03:16.250 --> 00:03:18.280 All compounding activity takes place 55 00:03:18.310 --> 00:03:22.000 in our state of the art facility with the latest technology to ensure 56 00:03:22.030 --> 00:03:26.200 the integrity and quality of each compounded medication that we make. 57 00:03:26.230 --> 00:03:28.480 We invest in our quality to ensure 58 00:03:28.510 --> 00:03:32.440 that patients get the best compound each and every time. 59 00:03:32.470 --> 00:03:34.800 Our compounded medications go through 60 00:03:34.830 --> 00:03:40.520 a meticulous quality control checkpoint before it's dispensed. 61 00:03:46.600 --> 00:03:48.200 Although there are no regulations 62 00:03:48.230 --> 00:03:52.600 for the amount of analytical testing that's required, we regularly submit more 63 00:03:52.630 --> 00:03:56.680 than 300 batches per year to independent third party laboratories. 64 00:03:56.710 --> 00:04:00.880 In comparison, some pharmacies may only submit one test per per year. 65 00:04:00.910 --> 00:04:03.160 We selectively source all ingredients 66 00:04:03.190 --> 00:04:05.840 to ensure they meet the highest quality standards. 67 00:04:05.870 --> 00:04:09.360 As far as we know, we are the only pharmacy that analyzes 68 00:04:09.390 --> 00:04:13.440 micronization of our top hormones during the procurement process. 69 00:04:13.470 --> 00:04:16.000 We do this to make sure the particle size 70 00:04:16.030 --> 00:04:19.400 is small enough to have optimal absorption and efficacy. 71 00:04:19.420 --> 00:04:24.240 It's the reason why patients often inform us they see better results using our 72 00:04:24.270 --> 00:04:27.120 compound medications compared to our competitors. 73 00:04:27.150 --> 00:04:28.320 At Harbor Companting, 74 00:04:28.340 --> 00:04:31.820 we are passionate about hormone replacement therapy, 75 00:04:31.840 --> 00:04:36.580 especially after seeing how they've transformed the lives of our patients. 76 00:04:36.600 --> 00:04:38.920 We want to show the world that compounded 77 00:04:38.950 --> 00:04:43.740 bioidentical hormones are safe, effective, and life altering. 78 00:04:43.770 --> 00:04:47.660 While innovation and excellence allows us to provide novel therapies, 79 00:04:47.690 --> 00:04:51.360 ultimately, it's our passion for patient care that drives us. 80 00:04:51.390 --> 00:04:52.760 At our pharmacy, 81 00:04:52.780 --> 00:04:57.400 we follow a patient centric approach that is the cornerstone of our core values. 82 00:04:57.420 --> 00:05:01.480 We follow up with all new patients a few weeks after their first prescription is 83 00:05:01.510 --> 00:05:04.800 built to check in on them, ask them how they're doing, 84 00:05:04.830 --> 00:05:08.560 see if there are any questions, because it's that important. 85 00:05:08.590 --> 00:05:10.760 We never place time limits when talking 86 00:05:10.780 --> 00:05:14.640 to patients, whether it's 10 minutes, 30 minutes, or an hour. 87 00:05:14.660 --> 00:05:17.480 We've opened the pharmacy on a Sunday 88 00:05:17.510 --> 00:05:21.400 to compound a vital medication for a single pediatric patient because 89 00:05:21.420 --> 00:05:24.180 that is what it means for patient centering. 90 00:05:24.210 --> 00:05:26.680 If we truly want to transform the lives 91 00:05:26.710 --> 00:05:29.940 of our patients, we need to go into this together. 92 00:05:29.970 --> 00:05:32.600 We believe in the value of partnerships 93 00:05:32.630 --> 00:05:35.520 in order to transform the current state of medicine today.