Pharmacy Times

JULY 15, 2025

PillPack from Amazon Pharmacy has expanded access to Medicare Part D patients across the country, and this is huge because it means that millions of people managing multiple chronic conditions—and therefore juggling multiple medications—now have access to this service. It's exciting. Subscribe Now!

Compounding Pharmacies

The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 10, 2024

While an effective treatment for some people, Breo Ellipta may not be the best option for all people managing persistent asthma or COPD symptoms. Not all people with asthma will require a maintenance inhaler or a combination maintenance inhaler , and not all people with COPD will require a combination maintenance inhaler.

Generic Medicine

The Checkup by Singlecare

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Many people are interested in a generic version of Ozempic (semaglutide), especially since the brand-name drug may be expensive. Ozempic is approved to manage Type 2 diabetes and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in certain people. It’s also commonly prescribed off-label for weight loss. Look for FDA warnings.

Compounding

The Thyroid Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Ozempic is a GLP-1 agonist and is actually marketed as a diabetes drug, but many physicians are prescribing it for weight loss (off label-use). Ozempic’s label warns, “In studies with rodents, Ozempic® and medicines that work like Ozempic® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. I’d love to hear from you!

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