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STAT+: Novo Nordisk ends deal with Hims due to compounding concerns with obesity drugs

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Novo Nordisk is ending a deal with telehealth company Hims & Hers, saying Monday that Hims has been engaging in “illegal mass compounding” of GLP-1 obesity treatments and “deceptive marketing.”

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What to know before buying compounded semaglutide online

The Checkup by Singlecare

Compounded semaglutide is another option, and its lower cost may make it seem like an appealing alternative. Compounded drugs can feel like a reprieve from shortages, insurance denials, or high prices. Heres what you need to know before you buy compounded semaglutide online, according to experts.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Zepbound price and dose changes, compounders suing FDA, and more

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… Eli Lilly will offer more doses of its obesity drug Zepbound in vials and lower the prices of the doses it already sells, as the company seeks to draw patients away from cheap, compounded copies of weight loss medications , STAT reports. Pharmacy compounders sued the U.S. vials to $349 and $499 per month.

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk to sell obesity drug Wegovy direct to patients at lower price

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Novo Nordisk will start selling its obesity drug Wegovy directly to patients at a reduced price, following a similar move from Eli Lilly as the two drugmakers compete for market share and try to draw patients away from compounding pharmacies that have been making cheaper copies of weight loss drugs.

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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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Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

Drug Topics

From prior authorizations to insurance roadblocks, each decision a pharmacy makes can either ease or complicate that experience. Whether it's trying to check out at a crowded store or navigating complex prescription issues, barriers frustrate people—and pharmacies are no different.

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Steatosis Liver Disease Shows Increased Risk of Diabetes for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation

Drug Topics

The study investigators included patients who developed AF between January 1, 2010, and December 31, 2018, and were included in the National Health Insurance Service of South Korea. 1 Investigators included a total of 195,195 patients with AD, who had a mean age of 64.4 years and 57.5% Diabetes Spectr. 2024;37(1):5-7.