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STAT+: FDA inspection underscores problem at major U.S. compounder behind hospital drug recalls

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One of the largest compound pharmacy operations in the U.S. recently recalled a slew of injectable medicines used by hospitals over concerns about possible side effects and a newly released regulatory report underscores the extent of the problem. facility run by Central Admixture Pharmacy Services.

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Opinion: Compounding pharmacies offer a fix for shortages of essential drugs

STAT

In the early days of the Covid pandemic, gravely ill patients began to fill America’s hospitals. In a 2021 APC survey, more than 80 pharmacies nationwide reported they had provided compounded versions of those essential drugs to hospitals under the temporary guidance. Read the rest…

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FDA: Updated Guidance to Increase Ibuprofen Supply for Children

Drug Topics

The FDA has updated its compounding guidelines for licensed pharmacies, hospitals, and health systems.

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STAT+: Damages from tornado at Pfizer plant could compound challenges of drug shortages

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and around the world to obtain needed medicines the next time they visit a hospital. The tornado that struck parts of North Carolina on Wednesday not only damaged the immediate area, but could soon make it much harder for countless people across the U.S. Among the damaged buildings was a Pfizer plant in Rocky Mountain, N.C.

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The Wholesaling Prohibition (Potentially) Demystified? FDA’s Take on Supply Chains for Section 503B Outsourcing Facilities

The FDA Law Blog

Palmer — Last week FDA published a long-awaited Draft Guidance for outsourcing facilities addressing the Prohibition on Wholesaling Under Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (Draft Guidance). Richardson & Karla L. See 21 U.S.C. 353b(a)(8). Section II at 2.

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Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Resources for Independent Pharmacies

DiversifyRx

Help your patients access the hottest weight loss medications with these semaglutide and tirzepatide resources for independent pharmacy owners, whether you compound or not. Is It Legal To Compound Semaglutide and Tirzepatide? Some states might have you check the list every day you compound with either of these APIs (i.e.,

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Pharma á la carte – 4/25/23

The Honest Apothecary

CALIFORNIA CONSIDERS CLASSIFYING FLAVORING AS “COMPOUNDING “ In a nearly unprecedented move, the state of California is considering treating “flavoring” of a prescription (such as a child’s antibiotic) as “compounding”, thus making the process more difficult and burdensome to pharmacies.