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Hobbs Pharmacy

Come follow our new page! Family-owned and serving the community since 1964. Personalized care you can count on.

We provide retail pharmacy services, custom compounding, convenience packaging, immunizations, assisted living support, and more!

09/11/2026

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09/10/2026

👋 Meet the pharmacists behind Hobbs Pharmacy!

A pharmacy is only as strong as the people behind the counter—and at Hobbs, building a strong team of pharmacists has been part of who we are from the beginning.

That goes all the way back to Mr. Gary Hobbs, who believed in surrounding himself with great pharmacists, investing in them, and giving them opportunities to grow.

Today, we’re proud to continue that tradition.

Our pharmacist team includes familiar faces who started their careers at Hobbs and have spent their entire professional journey here, alongside newer faces who bring unique experiences, backgrounds, and fresh perspectives to our pharmacy.

Together, we support every part of Hobbs—from our community retail pharmacy and compounding services to our assisted living and long-term care patients.

Different backgrounds. Different areas of expertise. One team.

And one shared commitment: taking care of our community.

For more than 60 years, Hobbs Pharmacy has continued to grow and change—but the importance of having pharmacists who know their patients, know their community, and care about the work they do has never changed.

💙 We’re excited to introduce you to the pharmacists who make Hobbs Pharmacy what it is today.

Rooted in tradition. Growing for the future. Here for our community.

09/04/2026

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day!

We are open this Saturday from 9am-5pm, so welcome to stop in pick up your prescriptions or give us a call to request refills!

08/31/2026

We’re excited to introduce our newly upgraded compounding lab, built to help us continue bringing personalized medication solutions to our community.

Because sometimes, a commercially available medication simply doesn’t fit the patient.

Compounding allows our pharmacy team to work with patients and providers to customize medications based on individual needs from hormone therapy and dermatology to pain management, veterinary medicine, wellness, and sterile preparations.

Different strengths. Different dosage forms. Personalized solutions.

And while the lab may be new, our commitment isn’t.

Hobbs Pharmacy has been compounding for Brevard County since 1964.

New lab. More possibilities.
Same local pharmacy taking care of our community. 💙

08/07/2026

A smile at the pharmacy counter, a laugh between coworkers, and a team that genuinely enjoys working together can make all the difference-for our patients and for each other.

So if you stop by Hobbs today, don’t be surprised if you see a little friendly competition, hear some laughter, or find yourself smiling too.

This week we had Western and Decades day…

Because sometimes the best prescription is a great team and a little joy. 💙

Have you ever had a healthcare provider brighten your day with a little humor? We’d love to hear your story!

08/04/2026

They say don’t take yourself too seriously… so today we didn’t. 😄

Apparently we found our twin at work today.

A favorite parts of healthcare is that even on the busiest days, there’s always room for a laugh. Those little moments with coworkers and patients make long days a lot more fun.

Now the real question… who wore it better? 👯😂

07/28/2026

Seeing headlines that "FDA approved peptides?" Let's clear up what actually happened.

There has been a lot of excitement surrounding peptides like BPC-157, TB-500, KPV, MOTS-c, Semax, and Epitalon, but many of the headlines don't tell the full story.

Here's what patients should know:

An FDA advisory committee recently recommended that these six peptides be considered for inclusion on the 503A Bulks List, which is the list of substances traditional compounding pharmacies may eventually be permitted to use.

This is NOT FDA approval.

It also does not mean 503A pharmacies can begin compounding these peptides today.

The committee's vote is an important milestone, but several steps still need to occur before anything changes for patients.

What happens next?
✔️ The FDA reviews the advisory committee's recommendations.
✔️ The FDA determines whether to add each peptide to the 503A Bulks List.
✔️ Only after a final FDA decision could eligible 503A compounding pharmacies compound these peptides.

While there is optimism following the committee's recommendation, nothing changes today for patients seeking these products.

At Hobbs Pharmacy, we are committed to providing evidence-based, compliant care. We'll continue monitoring the FDA's decisions and will share updates as they become available so you can separate the headlines from the facts.

Have questions about peptides, compounded medications, or what these changes could mean for you? Our pharmacists are always happy to help.

07/14/2026

Let’s talk about low-dose naltrexone (LDN), a medication we compound often!

LDN is actually a pretty cool medication whose clinical personality changes dramatically with dose. Standard naltrexone is typically used at 50+ mg as an opioid receptor antagonist for alcohol and opioid use disorders. That's not what this is. LDN refers to much smaller doses, commonly in the range of 0.5 to 4.5 mg daily.

At these lower doses, LDN is being used as a *neuroimmune modulator*, with potential effects on glial activation, innate immune signaling, endogenous opioid tone, pain amplification, and inflammatory resilience. This comes in real handy in midlife (men and women), where changing hormone-mediated immune regulation can make inflammatory, mast-cell, post-viral, pain, and sleep patterns more visible.

How does it work?

LDN transiently blocks opioid receptors, and this brief blockade can create a rebound increase in endogenous opioid activity.

These opioid molecules then participate in cytokine signaling, T-cell activity, microglial tone, mast-cell behavior, gut-brain signaling, HPA-axis stress response, sleep continuity, mood regulation, and pain modulation. Remember, the opioid system sits at the intersection of immune signaling, nervous-system reactivity, and inflammatory resilience.

So essentially, what LDN is doing is helping facilitate a better, more adaptive relationship between the immune system and the nervous system.

07/10/2026

PCOS may be one of the most misunderstood conditions in women's health.

Despite the name, most women diagnosed with polycystic o***y syndrome don't actually have ovarian cysts.

And the ovaries aren't where the story starts.

PCOS is increasingly being recognized as a complex, whole-body condition involving metabolism, hormones, inflammation, and the stress response. Some researchers have even proposed the term "Polyendocrine Metabolic Syndrome (PMOS)" to better reflect its complexity.

Because PCOS isn't just an ovarian condition.

It's a communication breakdown between your ovaries, metabolism, brain, adrenal glands, gut, and thyroid.

And no two women experience it the same way.
✨ Four common drivers can look completely different:

1️⃣ Insulin-resistant PCOS
The most common subtype.
Chronically elevated insulin signals the ovaries to produce more androgens while lowering SHBG, leading to higher levels of active testosterone.
Common signs:
• Weight gain around the midsection
• Intense cravings
• Energy crashes after meals
• Irregular cycles
• Acne and unwanted hair growth
Birth control can regulate bleeding patterns, but it doesn't address the underlying insulin dysfunction driving symptoms.

2️⃣ Post-pill PCOS
Symptoms can emerge or become more noticeable after stopping hormonal contraception, especially after long-term use.

3️⃣ Inflammatory PCOS
Chronic inflammation can disrupt ovulation and hormone signaling.

Common signs:
• Bloating
• Skin issues
• Joint pain
• Fatigue

4️⃣ Adrenal PCOS
This subtype is often driven by chronic stress and elevated DHEA-S levels rather than insulin resistance.

Common signs:
• Anxiety
• Burnout
• Sleep issues
• Regular weight but irregular cycles

Here's the challenge:
Many women receive the same treatment plan regardless of the underlying driver.
But the root cause matters.

🩺 Looking beyond fasting glucose may help identify metabolic dysfunction earlier.

Additional markers to discuss with your healthcare provider include:
• Fasting insulin
• Triglyceride-to-HDL ratio
• Hemoglobin A1c
• Comprehensive thyroid testing
• DHEA-S and androgen levels
• Inflammatory markers

And PCOS doesn't stop there.

Your gut microbiome influences estrogen metabolism.

Chronic stress can increase cortisol and affect ovulation.

Thyroid dysfunction and Hashimoto's occur more frequently in women with PCOS.
Everything is connected.
The thyroid affects insulin.
Insulin affects androgen production.
Androgens affect ovulation.
Ovulation affects progesterone.
PCOS isn't a willpower problem.
It's a systems problem.
And systems require comprehensive solutions.

If you've been told to "just lose weight" or prescribed the same treatment everyone else receives, know this:

You deserve a deeper investigation.

Because treating the symptom isn't the same as addressing the cause. 💙

07/09/2026

Did you start HRT and you feel worse?

You have heard that goal serum level of estradiol for optimal protection against the diseases of estradiol deficiency is about 100 pg/mL.
Well, as we titrate upwards, sometimes the road is bumpy. Women may experience headaches, vaginal bleeding, breast tenderness, water retention, fatigue, bloating, and a whole host of other issues that makes them wonder if they made the right decision to attempt HRT.

Patients may want to quit, but they understand the neurocognitive and cardiovascular benefits so the internal conflict ensues.

What if, there exists a possible explanation and tool to help mitigate these effects?

Well, first we need to make sure other hormones are 'balanced' (meaning, we need progesterone - even without a uterus - to be on board). We should make sure we address the foundational layers of sleep, nutrition, and addressing any active medical issues.

But when the mystery remains, I'd like for you to consider histamine!! Do not sell her short because she demands her recognition!!

When estradiol is introduced or titrated upwards on the HRT on-ramp, symptoms may indicate amplified histamine action and not "too much estrogen."

Histamine and estradiol have a very interesting relationship. Estradiol binds its own receptors on mast cells which can cause mast cells to trigger more easily releasing histamine. Then the histamine that is released amplifies the estradiol signal across vascular, neurologic, gut, skin, breast, and sleep pathways.

So an increase in estradiol can look a lot like MCAS. The question to ask here is, "was the body 'ready' for the estradiol signal, can it respond to the signal, or did it crash-out under the stress of now being directed and 'stimulated' (again) by estradiol?"

Well, I think we can address issues concurrently rather than sequentially. But what if we are doing that, and these weird things start happening? Or the weird things that were happening as a part of perimenopause get worse? I think we need to consider this relationship E2 has with histamine...and try antihistamines* and leukotriene inhibitor if needed.

So what can we try?

Sometimes the answer is to reduce the estradiol dose temporarily for a few weeks and titrate up more slowly
Sometimes it is increasing the progesterone. But sometimes what we need to do is recognize and respect histamine clearance and stabilize mast cell signaling.

LDN comes in handy here too.

*little note: use 2nd or 3rd generation H1 antihistamines due to lower anticholinergic effects (so not Benadryl!). Don't forget H2 blockers like Pepcid. And mast cell stabilizers like vitamin C, quercetin, montelukast, nettles, and helping with dietary breakdown via DAO enzyme.

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133 N Banana River Drive
Merritt Island, FL
32952

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Monday	9am - 7pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 7pm
Thursday	9am - 7pm
Friday	9am - 7pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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http://hobbsrx.com/

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