The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 17, 2024

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is an injectable medication prescribed for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which some doctors may prescribe off-label for weight loss. In 2022—the year Mounjaro hit the market—Medicaid dispersed nearly $30 million to help beneficiaries pay for it, according to KFF data. per 30-day supply (a pack of four pens).

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Weight loss is an off-label , non-FDA-approved use for Ozempic. She also noted that data from a 2022 trial suggests similar benefits in patients with obesity but not diabetes. In some cases, the weight-loss medication offered is neither brand-name Ozempic nor Wegovy but rather a compounded version of semaglutide.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 3, 2024

Ozempic (semaglutide) is touted as a “miracle drug” for its ability to lower blood sugar for people with Type 2 diabetes and off-label to help people with obesity reach a healthy weight. The benefits are well-known—and well-documented in the popular press—but what about the potential downsides? Are tiredness and fatigue one of them?

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The Checkup by Singlecare

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Be sure to read the labels of over-the-counter sleep aids and cold medications to look for the presence of diphenhydramine before taking more. Diphenhydramine and other CNS drugs Diphenhydramine can have a compounding effect when used with other drugs that have activity within the central nervous system.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 16, 2023

a clinical pharmacist at Walgreens in McKinney, Texas, and a 2022 Best of the Best Pharmacy Awards winner. This includes counting, measuring, and packaging medications, as well as labeling and organizing them for distribution. RELATED: Ways to prevent common pharmacy errors 7. RELATED: COVID-19 tips for pharmacists 9.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 29, 2022

I’ve seen a number of airborne toxins showing up as frequent triggers/exacerbating factors for my clients’ autoimmune conditions — mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and artificial/synthetic fragrances, in particular. For sunscreens and other over-the-counter drugs, fragrances must be identified on the label.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Several years ago, after reading research about all of the toxins commonly used in flame retardants (and learning about all of the many products in my home that contain these chemicals… somewhat of a shocking list), I looked at my mattress label, only to learn it contained one of the chief offenders. Labels (Furniture, Fabrics, and Carpet).

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