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Compounders sue FDA for removing Eli Lilly's tirzepatide from shortage list

Fierce Pharma

With an estimated 2 million people in the United States taking copycat vers | A compounding industry group has sued the FDA, claiming its action to remove Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound from its drug shortage list is a “reckless and arbitrary decision—lacking any semblance of lawful process.”

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As Eli Lilly, compounders battle over weight loss drugs, patients are caught in the middle

STAT

The move was a clear warning to compounders that they can no longer make copycat versions of the drugs — a process that is only permitted when the medications are on an official agency shortage list. Read the rest…

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In win for compounders, FDA will review its decision to put Eli Lilly's tirzepatide on shortage list

Fierce Pharma

Four days after a compounding industry group filed a lawsuit against the FDA | Four days after a compounding industry group filed a lawsuit against the FDA for removing Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide products from its shortage list, the U.S. regulator is taking a second look at its decision.

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FDA rethinking block on compounding of Lilly's obesity drug

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Faced with lawsuit, FDA rethinks block on compounding pharmacies making Eli Lilly's diabetes and obesity drug tirzepatide

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STAT+: Compounding group sues FDA for removing Lilly’s obesity drug from its shortages list

STAT

A trade group representing large compounding pharmacies has sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a “reckless and arbitrary” decision to remove a widely prescribed Eli Lilly drug for combating diabetes and obesity from an official shortages list.

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Examining Current Challenges in Parenteral Nutrition Compounding

Drug Topics

Compounding parenteral nutrition solutions is a complex process with a high risk for error, which can lead to serious adverse outcomes.

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The Importance of Continuing Education in Pharmacy Compounding

Drug Topics

Kevin Hope, RPh, senior director of pharmacy education at Pharmcon, joined Drug Topics to discuss pharmacy compounding from the new USP changes and the importance of education around compounding best practices.