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FDA accepts Outlook Therapeutics’ BLA for wet AMD treatment

Pharmaceutical Technology

On receiving approval, the treatment is expected to replace the requirement to use unapproved repackaged oncologic IV bevacizumab from compounding pharmacies for wet AMD treatment. It is also developing registration documents for approvals in Europe, with submission expected in the fourth quarter of this year.

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Is Mounjaro covered by Medicaid?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Mounjaro (tirzepatide) is an injectable medication prescribed for Type 2 diabetes mellitus, which some doctors may prescribe off-label for weight loss. Mounjaro’s only on-label use is for diabetes, so Medicaid likely won’t cover it for obesity. Look into compounded options (but be careful).

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Advocates for Safe IV Preparation Practices Share Their Inspiration Podcast

Omnicell

Mark Neuenschwander Founding Director, THRIVCoalition.org Seminal research from 1997 on IV compounding discovered that 9 percent of manually compounded sterile preparations had incorrect ingredients and/or volumes. Worst yet, 74% of all respondents were aware of at least one pharmacy compounding error in the last 12 months.

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How to get Ozempic prescribed for weight loss

The Checkup by Singlecare

Weight loss is an off-label , non-FDA-approved use for Ozempic. In some cases, the weight-loss medication offered is neither brand-name Ozempic nor Wegovy but rather a compounded version of semaglutide. The FDA has urged consumers to use caution when taking medication from these compound pharmacies. Here’s what you need to know.

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Hazardous Drug Compliance

DiversifyRx

Hazardous drugs constitute a distinct category of pharmaceuticals that demand special attention from all types of pharmacies, not just compounding. Proper documentation helps demonstrate adherence to safety measures and regulatory standards. For compounding pharmacies, the burden is definitely higher as the risk is greater.

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Does Ozempic make you tired?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ozempic (semaglutide) is touted as a “miracle drug” for its ability to lower blood sugar for people with Type 2 diabetes and off-label to help people with obesity reach a healthy weight. The benefits are well-known—and well-documented in the popular press—but what about the potential downsides? Are tiredness and fatigue one of them?

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Diphenhydramine interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Be sure to read the labels of over-the-counter sleep aids and cold medications to look for the presence of diphenhydramine before taking more. Diphenhydramine and other CNS drugs Diphenhydramine can have a compounding effect when used with other drugs that have activity within the central nervous system.