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Pharma á la carte – 4/25/23

The Honest Apothecary

Here I share some of the latest news, articles, editorials, or blog posts that fall generally under the theme of Pharma or healthcare. All article shared will be free to read and not locked behind an annoying paywall. “Right now, 48 out of 50 State Boards of Pharmacy do not regulate flavoring as compounding.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about fake Ozempic, the FTC policing pharma, and more

STAT

 One person also experienced hypoglycemia in 2023 after injecting a compounded version of Ozempic, said the organization, which represents 55 regional poison centers across the country and works with the U.S. Ozempic and similar diabetes medicines have been increasingly used off label for weight loss.

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Electronic smart packaging market to value nearly $3b in 2033

European Pharmaceutical Review

This represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.4 This is driving the adoption of item-level smart labelling , the report noted. A market report has identified that global demand for electronic smart packaging will reach $2.6 billion in 2033. percent from 2023, according to the data.

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Low Dose Naltrexone and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In this article, you will learn: What low dose naltrexone, or LDN, is How LDN benefits Hashimoto’s Potential side effects The Root Cause approach vs. conventional treatment Where to find LDN and how to take it What Is LDN? Dr. Bernard Bihari is credited with making these discoveries about using naltrexone off-label, at lower doses.

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Ferrous Gluconate vs. Ferrous Sulfate: What’s the Difference?

BuzzRx

In this article, we will compare two types of oral iron supplementation — ferrous sulfate and ferrous gluconate. How to read iron supplement labels? If you have iron deficiency anemia and are taking iron supplements to get enough iron, you will notice that there are two amounts indicated on the label.

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How long does it take for trazodone to work?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Note: Sometimes, veterinarians prescribe trazodone for dogs , and while it’s safe for our canine companions, the information in this article applies solely to humans. Anxiety Unlike depression, anxiety is an off-label use for trazodone. Insomnia Trazodone for insomnia is another off-label use, but a fairly common one.

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7 potential benefits of dandelion root

The Checkup by Singlecare

Dandelion root is often lauded for its anti-inflammatory properties, as well as its antimicrobial effect, due to the presence of a compound called taraxasterol. The leaves are high in potassium, which is beneficial for cardiovascular health, according to an article published in the journal Nutrients. Pharmacopeia.