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SIGNATURE MONTANA | 39 He reported that a neuropathy compound made by the Andersons and applied to the stump "changed his life." He could work in his shop much longer each day. e pharmacy continues to make "Brinkley's Bu Balm," using a formula developed by pediatrician Dr. Joseph Brinkley in the 1970s for babies with diaper rash and is still being prescribed by pediatricians in the Great Falls area. Treatment of chronic pain oen involves using NSAIDs (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) and opioid analgesics. Optimal treatment for a particular form of pain may include the use of medications that possess pain-relieving properties, including gabapentin, ketamine, and lidocaine. By combining various agents which utilize different mechanisms to alter the sensation of pain, physicians have found that smaller concentrations of each medication can be used. Anderson Specialty Pharmacy works with the physician or dentist and the patient to meet individual needs. When asked if something can be done, the Andersons will find a way as long as the medical outcome meets industry standards. Stuart and Kyla grew up in the Belt area. Stuart had planned to go into Wildlife Management but became interested in pharmacology when Kyla began studying to become a pharmacist. Together they graduated and first worked for other pharmacies before starting their own business, something that Stuart always wanted to do. ey Anderson Specialty Pharmacy in Great Falls is one-of-a-kind. Ken Huston, certified pharmacy technician, prepares medications in the USP 800 compliant compounding room. To ease medication distinction, the Andersons can provide different colored capsules for medications, which can be easier to swallow than pills.