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 with HB Pharmacy:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page

Contact HB Pharmacy:

Text: (201) 992-4447
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (201) 997-2010
📍98 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031

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 hasn't responded well to traditional therapy or commercially available medication, please give us a call at HB Pharmacy 201-997-2010. 

We'd be happy to provide some information about Low Dose Naltrexone and refer you to physicians we work with that may be able to help you.

Compounding pharmacy website: HB Pharmacy

Supplement shop: Gaspar's Best

Connect with HB Pharmacy:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page

Contact HB Pharmacy:

Text: (201) 992-4447
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (201) 997-2010
📍98 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031

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:

 https://www.facebook.com/story.php?st... 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬: Reach NJ: https://www.nj.gov/humanservices/reac... DMHAS Addiction Resources: https://www.state.nj.us/humans.../dmh... DMHAS Treatment Directory: https://njsams.rutgers.edu/TreatmentD... SAMHSA Treatment Locator:
 
For a full list of helpful links and stories, visit the YouTube Video for this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8y1tBiYE4k&list=PLverGKvlnR8fPjA2c220fNn2twuoMTjOv&index=1

Compounding pharmacy website: HB Pharmacy

Supplement shop: Gaspar's Best

Connect with HB Pharmacy:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page

Contact HB Pharmacy:

Text: (201) 992-4447
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (201) 997-2010
📍98 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031

"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 out as a high quality brand trusted by practitioners and patients around the country.


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Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy. Featuring Mike Muoio from Ortho Molecular.

https://gasparsbest.com

https://hbpharmacy.com

https://www.orthomolecularproducts.com/

Compounding pharmacy website: HB Pharmacy

Supplement shop: Gaspar's Best

Connect with HB Pharmacy:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page

Contact HB Pharmacy:

Text: (201) 992-4447
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (201) 997-2010
📍98 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031

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.

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Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and Compounding Pharmacist John Bellitti (RPh). Both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

https://gasparsbest.com

https://hbpharmacy.com

Compounding pharmacy website: HB Pharmacy

Supplement shop: Gaspar's Best

Connect with HB Pharmacy:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page

Contact HB Pharmacy:

Text: (201) 992-4447
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (201) 997-2010
📍98 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031

LIVE!!!!

Ever have trouble giving a pet medicine? Maybe dog, cat, bird, or even something less common like a ferret or lizard?

Maybe the commercially available medication isn't working or isn't an option.

That's where compounding comes in!

We work with vets to create customized medication tailored to each individual pet.

John, our compounding pharmacist, shares some incredible stories about 

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Hosted by personal trainer / nutrition coach Vince Bellitti (NASM-CPT, WLS, Pn1) and Compounding Pharmacist John Bellitti (RPh). Both with Gaspar's Best and HB Pharmacy.

Compounding pharmacy website: HB Pharmacy

Supplement shop: Gaspar's Best

Connect with HB Pharmacy:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page

Contact HB Pharmacy:

Text: (201) 992-4447
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (201) 997-2010
📍98 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031

Aromatherapy certainly isn't new, but it's something that many people don't truly understand! We get questions about it all the time at the pharmacy, especially from a wellness perspective.
We'll cover:
- What aromatherapy is
- How it works scientifically
- What it can be used for
- How you can use it most effectively
- Product recommendations
Featuring special guest, Brianna Balugas, who is a current Bio Major and pre-PA at Montclair State and an employee of ours!

To catch us live, please LIKE https://facebook.com/hbpharmacy or follow https://instagram.com/gasparsbest and join us at 12pm Eastern Time on the third Thursday of every month.

Retail / Compounding Pharmacy website: https://hbpharmacy.com

Functional Pharmacy / Supplement Shop: https://gasparsbest.com

Compounding pharmacy website: HB Pharmacy

Supplement shop: Gaspar's Best

Connect with HB Pharmacy:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page

Contact HB Pharmacy:

Text: (201) 992-4447
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (201) 997-2010
📍98 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031

In this episode of Behind the Counter, our pharmacist will discuss allergies, why they're an issue, and then cover all of the OTC meds people commonly take. We'll also provide some recommendations!

To catch us live, please LIKE https://facebook.com/hbpharmacy or follow https://instagram.com/gasparsbest and join us at 12pm Eastern Time on the third Thursday of every month.

Retail / Compounding Pharmacy website: https://hbpharmacy.com

Functional Pharmacy / Supplement Shop: https://gasparsbest.com

Compounding pharmacy website: HB Pharmacy

Supplement shop: Gaspar's Best

Connect with HB Pharmacy:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page

Contact HB Pharmacy:

Text: (201) 992-4447
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (201) 997-2010
📍98 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031

Poop. 

There. We said it.

While it may be gross, you can learn a TON about your health based on how your poop looks! In fact, you can use your poop to troubleshoot your health and learn what changes you need to make to improve!

Plus, poop jokes are fun!

To catch us live, please LIKE https://facebook.com/hbpharmacy or follow https://instagram.com/gasparsbest and join us at 12pm Eastern Time on the third Thursday of every month.

Retail / Compounding Pharmacy website: https://hbpharmacy.com

Functional Pharmacy / Supplement Shop: https://gasparsbest.com

Compounding pharmacy website: HB Pharmacy

Supplement shop: Gaspar's Best

Connect with HB Pharmacy:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page

Contact HB Pharmacy:

Text: (201) 992-4447
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (201) 997-2010
📍98 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031

We've discussed this topic before with other professionals, but wanted to dive into more detail!

Technically speaking, literal "detoxing" happens in our bodies every day through our livers! But that's typically not what we as consumers think about when we think about "detoxing".

We'll debunk and confirm some of the myths and facts associated with "consumer" detoxing in this episode!

To catch us live, please LIKE https://facebook.com/hbpharmacy or follow https://instagram.com/gasparsbest and join us at 12pm Eastern Time on the third Thursday of every month.

Retail / Compounding Pharmacy website: https://hbpharmacy.com

Functional Pharmacy / Supplement Shop: https://gasparsbest.com

Compounding pharmacy website: HB Pharmacy

Supplement shop: Gaspar's Best

Connect with HB Pharmacy:

• YouTube Channel
• Facebook Page

Contact HB Pharmacy:

Text: (201) 992-4447
Email: [email protected]
Ph: (201) 997-2010
📍98 Ridge Rd, North Arlington, NJ 07031