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Novo Nordisk has asked the Food and Drug Administration to bar compoundingpharmacies from making copies of its blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide, arguing that the medication is too complex for the pharmacies to safely make. The FDA still has to make a decision on whether to officially place semaglutide on the lists.
Food and Drug Administration to bar compoundingpharmacies from making copies of its blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide, arguing that the medication is too complex for the pharmacies to safely make , STAT reports. … Novo Nordisk has asked the U.S.
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Per Bonza, that paperwork might include a documented Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, medical test confirmation, and evidence of persistently elevated A1C despite oral therapy. There’s no single set price for Mounjaro, and different pharmacies often charge different prices. Look into compounded options (but be careful). Shop around.
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