Behind The Counter

Pharmacy benefits managers are middle men whose original purpose was to negotiate pharmacy contracts for insurance companies to save everyone money on drug spend. That’s not what’s happening in practice. Tune in to learn how PBMs are helping inflate drug costs for everyone and why you should support your local pharmacy. Episode featuring John Bellitti, RPh and Vince Bellitti. Both are owners at HB Pharmacy. Compounding pharmacy website: HB Pharmacy Supplement shop: Gaspar's Best Connect wi...

We're back!!! For our first episode of Behind the Counter in a few years, our very own compounding pharmacist John Bellitti discusses compounded Low Dose Naltrexone, also known as LDN. LDN isn't a new drug, but is now being used in new ways under the guidance of a licensed physician to possibly help manage auto immune diseases. By working with a compounding pharmacy, some patients and physicians have seen positive benefits. If you or someone you know has an auto immune disease that ha...

At HB Pharmacy, caring for the community is our top priority which is why we’re urging you to watch this video about the dangers of Fentanyl. With overdose rates climbing, it’s imperative to educate your family, friends and loved ones. Please help spread the message to not take any medication that’s not prescribed directly for you and filled for you by a licensed pharmacy. The motivation for this video came from a Facebook Post by Marissa Caballero about her 15 year old son Issaiah: ...

"Supplements are crap!" "Supplements are too expensive!" "Supplements don't work!" We hear all of those things and more frequently. Truthfully, it's with good reason. The dietary supplement industry as a whole can lack transparency, ESPECIALLY in terms of ingredient quality and sourcing. Mike Muoio from Ortho Molecular discusses all of that and more, including why manufacturing quality, ingredient sourcing, testing, and a commitment to excellence have helped Ortho Molecular stand ou...

Technology and innovation have advanced in many ways over the past few decades. The ways we can manage hair loss challenges are no different! John and Vince both discuss their own personal experiences with hair loss and how a new formulation can help manage hair loss challenges! This formula in particular requires a physician prescription and is made in USP 800 certified compounding pharmacies. Please call 201-997-2010 or email [email protected] with any questions. ______ Ho...