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Glenmark Pharma launches triple-drug FDC of Teneligliptin + Dapagliflozin + Metformin in India

Express Pharma

It must be taken once daily, under prescription, to improve glycemic control in patients with Type 2 diabetes. According to IQVIA sales data for the 12‐month period ending August 2023 (MAT August 2023), the market for oral anti‐diabetic drugs in India is estimated to be Rs 12,522 crores, with an annual growth of 6.5

Diabetes 101
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SAEM Clinical Images Series: Blue is Bad

ALiEM - Pharm Pearls

66 year-old-male with a history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension presented as a transfer for rapid progression of lower extremity pain, swelling, and blue-purple discoloration of the entire limb with concern for a possible necrotizing infection. Epub 2008 Feb 15. He had no known thromboembolic risk factors. Ann Vasc Dis.

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Trigger Finger

RX Note

The prevalence of trigger finger is also higher among patients with diabetes mellitus , rheumatoid arthritis , or conditions that cause systemic deposition of protein such as amyloidosis. Risk Factors The cause of trigger finger is most frequently unclear , although patients often attribute it to overuse or repetitive movements.

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7 Ways To Improve Medication Adherence and Lower DIR Fees

Digital Pharmacist

In 2008, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created the Five-Star Rating System, also referred to as Star Ratings , to evaluate health plans for service quality, patient care, and medication adherence. To comply, pharmacies need to coordinate with doctors to get statins prescribed to patients with diabetes.

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Why Balancing Blood Sugar is Vital for Hashimoto’s Health

The Thyroid Pharmacist

A review paper published in 2010 that discussed the relationship between thyroid dysfunction and metabolic disorders, highlighted the fact that patients with diabetes were up to three times more likely to develop a thyroid disorder. (7). Hypoglycemia is an early risk factor for developing diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes.

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Benign Skin Lesions

RX Note

They are frequently seen in obese patients and in patients with diabetes mellitus. NOTE: Milia should be distinguished from comedones , xanthelasma and syringomas. Skin Tag Acrochordons, commonly known as skin tags, are an outgrowth of normal skins (soft and fleshy).

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Is India capable of ensuring equitable access to biopharmaceuticals?

Express Pharma

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated two billion people across the world do not have access to essential medicines for life threatening diseases like cancer, AIDS and even autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes.