Identification
Partner microbiological laboratories perform molecular diagnostics to streamline testing and reporting of clinical samples, support rapid diagnostic testing, and provide expertise for interpretation of microbiological tests.
Customicro Clinical Services offers programs focused on antibiotic stewardship.
Our PharmD i3 Service is an intervention to address the patient's underlying infection, often present in a biofilm, and the microenvironment needing support to remove it. Our clinical services are focused on the education of our patients and providers of programs available to offer strategies to clear the difficult to treat or recurrent infection.
Service Scope: The scope of each clinical service is focused on a specific body site or condition, offering targeted support through molecular diagnostics, clinical interpretation, and pharmacist-guided recommendations.
Biofilm resistance
Customicro's PharmD i3 Service prioritizes topical interventions to support biofilm management. Anti-biofilm strategies combat biofilm resilience that arises from multiple factors:
- Physical barrier: Biofilms form a protective matrix that shields bacteria from antibiotics and the immune system.
- Altered metabolism: Bacteria within biofilms can enter a slow-growing state, reducing antibiotic effectiveness.
- Genetic exchange: Biofilms facilitate the transfer of resistance genes between bacteria.
Given these challenges, the topical targeting of biofilms is essential for effective infection control.
Interpretation
Our pharmacists are a reliable source of healthcare information, offering clinical interpretations of molecular diagnostics to support medication therapy management, screen for potential drug interactions and allergies, and educate patients on the proper use of antibiotics and expected side effects.
Intervention
Upon request from the provider, our pharmacists offer individualized recommendations for topical anti-biofilm TargetedRx Therapy. The recommendations are based on pathogenic bioburden and resistance genes identified through molecular diagnostics, as part of our comprehensive programs.
Why target biofilms?
Targeting biofilms is crucial for effective infection management due to their role in antibiotic resistance and persistent infections. Strategies to combat biofilms include breaking down the extracellular polymeric substance (EPS) matrix to enhance antibiotic effectiveness, inhibiting their initial formation, and utilizing specialized agents designed to eliminate biofilm-associated bacteria. Addressing biofilms directly not only improves patient outcomes but also helps curb the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections.
- Sarah Simmers, PharmD
Chronic wounds that won't heal are often harboring a biofilm that shields bacteria from standard treatment. Our pharmacists identify exactly what's present and compound a personalized topical antibiotic to clear it.
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Recurrent vaginal infections are frequently driven by biofilm that over-the-counter and standard treatments can't fully clear. Our pharmacists test, interpret, and compound a personalized therapy to address the root cause.
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When sinus infections keep coming back, biofilm is often the reason standard antibiotics fall short. Our pharmacists identify the specific organisms involved and compound a topical prescription delivered directly to the sinus tissue.
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Nail infections are notoriously hard to treat because biofilm protects the underlying pathogens from topical therapy. Our pharmacists test the infection and compound a prescription formulated to penetrate the nail bed.
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Persistent GI symptoms tied to SIBO, dysbiosis, or biofilm-protected pathogens rarely resolve on their own. Our pharmacists identify what's driving the imbalance and compound a TargetedRx therapy to address it.
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Customicro Pharmacy Programs offer a comprehensive, on-going initiative to remove and prevent biofilms, treat an infection with a topical TargetedRx, and restore any imbalance to the microenvironment.
Program Scope: The scope is broader including patient and provider education, supplements, and prescription medications to both prevent and offer treatment strategies necessary for ongoing infection management and microenvironment restoration.
Biofilm management to clear an infection is the most common and preventable challenge in wound healing. The BioFACTor Wound Hygiene Program offers a systematic approach to wound chronicity management.
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Recurrent vaginal infections are often driven by biofilm that standard treatments fail to clear. The Vaginalrestore Program provides a pharmacist-guided, personalized approach to restoring balance to the vaginal microbiome.
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Chronic rhinosinusitis complicated by biofilm rarely resolves with antibiotics alone. The Relief Sinus Program delivers personalized compounded therapy through nasal spray, atomization, or irrigation to address infection, inflammation, and biofilm together.
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Onychomycosis is among the most persistent nail conditions, often protected by biofilm that topical treatments cannot reach. The DuoStep Nail Program addresses infection in two steps: a compounded cleansing formula to break down debris, followed by a TargetedRx therapy to treat the underlying pathogens.
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Gut dysbiosis, SIBO, and biofilm-protected pathogens are common contributors to persistent GI symptoms. The Customgut Program pairs TargetedRx therapy with dietary support to remove harmful organisms and restore a healthy gut environment.
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Clinical guidance at the intersection of microbiology and pharmacology. JustAsk connects providers with pharmacist expertise on infection management, antibiotic selection, and TargetedRx therapy.
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Customicro Clinical Services is partnered with Customedico Pharmacy + Wellness, an independently owned compounding pharmacy dedicated to the provision of personalized medications to meet the unique needs of our patients.
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1490 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85283
(480) 946-9478
