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What Pharmacists Should Know About Revised Compounding Standards Becoming Official on November 1, 2023

Pharmacy Times

With World Standards Week on October 10 to 12, 2023, it is a key time to assess preparation for the official date for revised USP General Chapters and on compounding, as well as the associated USP General Chapter on the handling of hazardous drugs in healthcare settings.

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FDA warns patients about compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, Wegovy

Fierce Pharma

FDA warns patients about compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's Ozempic, Wegovy kdunleavy Wed, 05/31/2023 - 13:02

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STAT+: FDA inspection underscores problem at major U.S. compounder behind hospital drug recalls

STAT

One of the largest compound pharmacy operations in the U.S. For example, there were 100 instances between November 2022 and March 2023 in which the company found what the FDA called a “significant number” of bacteria, yeast, mold, and other spore-forming organisms. facility run by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services.

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Understanding Rare Conditions: The Compounding Impact, Interwoven Nature of Mental Health Concerns

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Understanding Rare Conditions: The Compounding Impact, Interwoven Nature of Mental Health Concerns Mike.Hammerton Thu, 29/06/2023 - 09:00 Bookmark this

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Pharmaceutical industry: 2023 in retrospect

European Pharmaceutical Review

N-Nitrosamines By far the biggest issue bedevilling industry during 2023 was the continuing N-nitrosamine contamination saga, which was covered in the third issue of EPR 2023. During August 2023 the FDA also updated its guidance for NDSRIs 7 and it was closely aligned (but not identical) to EMA’s evolving guidance.

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DEA Reaffirms Synthetic THC Compounds Are Schedule I Controlled Substances

The FDA Law Blog

THC acetate esters are different than delta-9-THC, the psychoactive compound found naturally in the cannabis plant. 13, 2023). Dr. Boos explained that delta-9-THCO and delta-8-THCO have similar chemical structures and pharmacological activities as compounds in the cannabis plant so they fall within the definition of THC.

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Best of 2023: Pharmacy Non-PBM Revenue

DiversifyRx

Ditch your dependence on PBMs and grow your non-PBM revenue with this review of our top 2023 blogs. Let’s recap the most popular 2023 blog posts that spotlight non-PBM revenue. 5 Proven Strategies for Growing Your Compounding Pharmacy – Top 5 tried-and-true strategies to grow your compounding pharmacy.