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New Frontline BTK Inhibitor Strategy Gains FDA Approval in Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Pharmacy Times

Acalabrutinib had previously received approval in 2017 as a single agent for this same indication. Although no formal contraindications are listed in AstraZeneca’s US labeling, perioperative management may require holding acalabrutinib 3 to 7 days before and after surgery to minimize bleeding risk.

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Efepoetin Alfa Noninferior to Mircera When Correcting Anemia, Maintaining Hemoglobin in CKD

Pharmacy Times

Limitations included open-label design and dosage constraints, but the multicountry approach enhanced generalizability and external validity. million global deaths recorded in 2017. The phase 3 trial demonstrated comparable safety profiles between efepoetin alfa and Mircera, with a slightly higher response rate for efepoetin alfa.

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OTC Case Studies: Summer Skin Care

Pharmacy Times

In general, choosing a product that has broad spectrum on the label, covering both UV-A and UV-B rays and containing 20% zinc oxide, for her children will be optimal, especially for more sensitive areas of the skin. Updated July 14, 2017. 6 REFERENCES 1. Sun protection factor (SPF). Accessed May 12, 2025. Healthchildren.org.

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How to get Ozempic prescribed for weight loss

The Checkup by Singlecare

Although Ozempic has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) since 2017, its status as a household name is relatively recent. Weight loss is an off-label , non-FDA-approved use for Ozempic. The FDA has urged consumers to use caution when taking medication from these compound pharmacies.

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Blood Sugar, Hashimoto’s, Ozempic, Metformin and Berberine

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist and is actually marketed as a diabetes drug, but many physicians are prescribing it for weight loss (off label-use). 17] Ozempic is a once-weekly injection that was approved by the FDA in 2017 for use in adults with type 2 diabetes. 2017 Jan;176(1):11-19. Ozempic is not approved for weight loss.