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Compounded semaglutide side effects

The Checkup by Singlecare

Many people are turning to compounded versions of semaglutide for various reasons, such as costs and shortages of approved medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. While compounding alternatives might seem appealing, they lack the testing and quality control of their approved counterparts. Is compounded semaglutide safe?

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Gabapentin side effects in men

The Checkup by Singlecare

It doesnt require immediate medical attention, but its important to communicate any side effects to a healthcare provider so they can address them. If gabapentin is suspected to be a contributing factor to ED, we may explore alternative treatment options or adjust the dosage. But dont take a double dose if you forget.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

If a discrepancy is found, the pharmacy nurses will hold the shipment, and a clinical intervention will be communicated to the provider. The nurses complete a reassessment care plan prior to medications being shipped. During this time frame, the pharmacy documented 152 interventions. Subscribe Now!

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Unicorns Don’t Exist: Rethinking the Generalist Model in Oncology Pharmacy

Pharmacy Times

They have a team of highly skilled distribution professionals who can juggle efficacy and safety checks along with compounding as if they were conductors of a world-class symphony. These job duties each require different skill sets, from writing and verbal communication to process development, technical aptitude, and deep clinical expertise.

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FDA Posts Slate of Seven Warning Letters Following Company Inspections

PharmTech

While FDA warning letters generally do not authorize the execution of any definitive actions by the agency, they do specify actions that may be taken if FDA’s suggestions and requests are not adhered to, usually to be communicated by a company within a window of 15 business days of receipt of FDA’s letter.

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The GLP-1 Gold Rush: Why Compounded Alternatives Are a Risky Bet

Pharmaceutical Commerce

1 In response to this immense demand, coupled with high costs and accessibility issues, compounded alternatives have emerged as a seemingly pragmatic solution. However, these compounded GLP-1s are creating a significant, often underestimated, legal, reputational, and financial minefield for startups and the broader life sciences industry.

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Paediatric oral compounding: expert insights from a global study

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

A new global study from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)s Pediatric Formulations Focus Group is the first to report current and global paediatric oral extemporaneous compounding practices. The FIP study aimed to identify current global paediatric oral extemporaneous compounding practices, challenges and needs.