Bioidentical Hormones - U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging

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women who would benefit from the replenishment of these hormones, enabling them to
obtain and maintain health and wellness, naturally.
Compounding pharmacies are part of the solution in providing essential care to millions of
patients. While regulation at the State level can be improved, we need not to lose sight of
the fact that over regulation of the compounding pharmacy profession could result in the
denial of the very care and well being of our citizens of which this comrim-ittee is vitally
interested.
In summary, pharmacies, including compounding pharmacies, should continue to be
regulated by their State boards of pharmacy to ensure the continued access of patients to
the medicines they want, including bioidentical hormones.
Thank you for giving me the privilege of presenting my written testimony.
Contact information:
Steven F. Hotze, M.D.
20214 Braidwood #215
Katy, TX 77450
281.698.8679
sfhghotzehwc.com