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Buprenorphine Option Did Not Improve Pain, Reduce Opioid Dosage

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Patients prescribed high-dose opioids were given the option to switch to buprenorphine in hopes of improving pain and reducing opioid dosage.

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Online Obesity Clinics Report Consistent Weight Loss With Lower Doses of Semaglutide

Drug Topics

Investigators report that patients experience weight loss with a reduced weekly dosage of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).

Dosage 315
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Cognitive Behavioral, Mindfulness Therapies Reduce Daily Dosage of Opioid Use for Chronic Back Pain

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There were no statistically significant differences between cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based therapy in reducing the dosage for chronic lower back pain.

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Eli Lilly Adds Highest Doses of Zepbound to Online Pharmacy Platform

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2 Following Eli Lilly, in March 2025, Novo Nordisk launched NovoCare pharmacy as a direct-to-patient delivery option that allows patients to pay cash for semaglutide (Wegovy) in all available and approved dosages at $499 per month. With the new addition, 12.5 mg and 15 mg will also be $499.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight.

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Orforglipron Shows Superior Reduction in Hemoglobin A1c for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

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from a baseline of 8% across 3 different dosages. Investigators find that orforglipron lowered A1c by an average of 1.3%

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Dosage Form Compounding in the Workplace Environment

PharmTech

An ordered pharmaceutical compounding process for use in 503A pharmacies, 503B outsourcing facilities, pharmaceutical industry, and other applications.