The Thyroid Pharmacist

MARCH 7, 2025

to fluoride in my tap water, to hidden mold in my home, to my shampoo and deodorant (have you ever read those labels?!), 16] Even more concerning, of the 133 different VOCs found across all tested products, only one, ethanol, was actually listed on any label! From indoor pollutants like formaldehyde (yes, really!),

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RX Note

JUNE 5, 2023

Introduction In 2018, the Ministry of Health Malaysia published the Good Compounding Practice as a guidance for compounding practices. NOTE: When compounding a preparation using the contents of an ampoule , care should be taken to withdraw the solution using a filter needle to avoid incorporating glass particles into the compound.

Compounding

European Pharmaceutical Review

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Research from data and analytics company GlobalData shows that the use of CD19 chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) agents for blood cancer is set to significantly increase between 2021-2031. Breyanzi will exhibit the largest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) at 30 percent, compared to Yescarta’s CAGR of 9 percent.

Labelling

Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The market for myasthenia gravis (MG), an autoimmune and neuromuscular disease characterised by muscle weakness and fatigue, is set to experience a compound annual growth rate (CARG) of 8.3 Vyvgart was approved for the use in the US in 2021 and in Europe and Japan in 2022, while Ultomiris was approved in 2022 across the whole 7MM.

Labelling

European Pharmaceutical Review

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) released a report 2 on complex medicines in 2021, proposing narrowing the definition to: ‘medicines requiring the application of novel technologies for their delivery and targeting of drugs, through the modification of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or formulation, or a novel delivery route’.

Labelling

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 26, 2022

According to GlobalData’s recent Niemann-Pick Type C (NPC): Opportunity Analysis and Forecast to 2031 report, the NPC market is expected to see significant growth during 2021–31. This sales growth will be in line with a steadily increasing disease prevalence and the entrance of novel agents into the market.

Labelling

Eye on FDA

AUGUST 2, 2022

And since 2014 the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) has broken double digits only 3 times, producing only 6 letters in both 2020 an 2021. The characterization of investigative data resulted in a violation related to promotion of an unapproved compound. So far this year, we are at 4, which is a pretty good clip these days.

Communication

European Pharmaceutical Review

OCTOBER 19, 2023

With alpha particles, you must be very careful how the drug is made to ensure that the compound remains stable between manufacturing and use. Hoppin served as lead director of Noria as the two organisations were sold to Bayer Healthcare in June of 2021.

Chemotherapy

RX Note

MARCH 23, 2023

Introduction Despite the shifting of pharmacy focus to pharmaceutical care, the practice of compounding pharmaceutical formulations remains an essential skill for pharmacists. Product should be labelled clearly and stored as recommended within the formula. Being a drug expert, we are expected to know them all.

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RX Note

JULY 13, 2023

These include Cautionary advisory labels Extemporaneous formulary Modification of oral formulations Medicine-induced discolouration Wound management Complementary medicines monographs Counselling guides for managing minor ailments Provision of Pharmacist Only medicines The APF 25, in particular, introduces new content on Medicines safety Compounding (..)

Compounding

Pulses

AUGUST 31, 2023

2021:55-77. Cross reality (XR): Challenges and opportunities across the spectrum. Innovative learning environments in STEM higher education: Opportunities, challenges, and looking forward. Onime C, Uhomoibhi J, Wang H, Santachiara M. A reclassification of markers for mixed reality environments. Campus-wide information systems.

Medication Dispensing

RX Note

JUNE 12, 2025

Such events may be related to professional practice and healthcare products, procedures and systems, including prescribing; order communication; product labelling, packaging and nomenclature; compounding; dispensing; distribution; administration; education; monitoring; and use. 2017 Malaysia Patient Safety Goals 2.0,

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

JULY 2, 2025

This applies to all “[d]rugs manufactured, prepared, propagated, compounded, or processed in facilities for which fees have not been paid.” Arrears List 2025: A Red Flag for Industry Compliance In June 2025, FDA’s Division of User Fee Management published a 70-page OMUFA Facility Arrears List covering fiscal years 2021 through 2025.

Labelling

RX Note

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Such events may be related to professional practice and healthcare products, procedures and systems, including prescribing; order communication; product labelling, packaging and nomenclature; compounding; dispensing; distribution; administration; education; monitoring; and use.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Sure enough, she read all the labels on her supplements and in her pantry, and gave her kitchen a stevia-free makeover. Stevia is a natural sweetener derived from the plant Stevia rebaudiana , or “honey leaf,” which contains the sweet-tasting compounds known as steviol glycosides. Published 2021 Sep 22. What is Stevia?

Diabetes

The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Fibrocystic breasts used to be labeled as a disease, but given how common they are, they’re now simply referred to as “fibrocystic breasts.” (7) Interestingly, these foods can also contain estrogen-mimicking compounds, which can contribute to estrogen dominance. link] Published November 2021. link] Published June 23, 2021.

Compounding

Proxsys Rx

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Compounding the problem for manufacturers is the Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) — third-party companies that function as intermediaries between insurance providers and the manufacturers. All of which is why, since 2021, ProxsysRx has invested heavily in offering comprehensive specialty pharmacy support services to 340B hospitals.

Specialty Pharmacies

Proxsys Rx

MARCH 1, 2024

Compounding the problem for manufacturers is the Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) — third-party companies that function as intermediaries between insurance providers and the manufacturers. All of which is why, since 2021, ProxsysRx has invested heavily in offering comprehensive specialty pharmacy support services to 340B hospitals.

Specialty Pharmacies

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 1, 2022

Check food labels carefully, and be extra careful if you are eating out, as it’s difficult to know all of the ingredients used in restaurants. As of January 2021, I’m happy to report that I have had success in reversing gluten, dairy and egg sensitivities in a very tiny group of people. Published 2021 Mar 19. 2021;13(3):991.

Labelling

The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 19, 2022

Thymoquinone (TQ), one of the active compounds found in black seed oil, acts as a biofilm disruptor, meaning that it can break free from the protective coating that H. 2021 Jun 12;273:113961]. Berberine containing quadruple therapy for initial Helicobacter pylori eradication: An open-label randomized phase IV trial. 2019.112485.

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FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

DECEMBER 3, 2023

The manufacturer’s agreement must cover all its labeler codes that contain an applicable drug or a selected drug. All labeler codes that are covered by Discount Program agreements will be distributed to PDP sponsors and posted on the CMS website. of the total expenditures for all Part D drugs in 2021.

Labelling

European Pharmaceutical Review

JULY 5, 2022

Introducing an irinotecan tablet formulation, in combination with other effective oral compounds, provides the opportunity for patients to receive an all-oral, metronomic chemotherapy with better efficacy in a more convenient and cost-effective regimen. accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/020571s048lbl.pdf [Accessed 25.01.22].

Chemotherapy

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 29, 2022

I’ve seen a number of airborne toxins showing up as frequent triggers/exacerbating factors for my clients’ autoimmune conditions — mold, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and artificial/synthetic fragrances, in particular. For sunscreens and other over-the-counter drugs, fragrances must be identified on the label.

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Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Streamlined regulatory pathways One of the biggest enablers of drug repurposing is the regulatory framework designed to expedite approvals for already-approved compounds. For repurposed drugs, early-stage trials such as Phase 1 or 2 might be sufficient, provided there is existing safety data on the compound,” Vyas explains.

Drug Development

The Thyroid Pharmacist

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Several years ago, after reading research about all of the toxins commonly used in flame retardants (and learning about all of the many products in my home that contain these chemicals… somewhat of a shocking list), I looked at my mattress label, only to learn it contained one of the chief offenders. Labels (Furniture, Fabrics, and Carpet).

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Dose: While the label of the product recommends taking two capsules per day, I used higher doses, building up to four capsules, three times per day. The probiotic has been so successful in inducing remission, it has been labeled as a “medical food.” Published 2021 Jul 28. Published 2021 Oct 8. thingsIlearnedthehardway).

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 6, 2023

1] In simple terms, when your body is exposed to a reactive compound, histamine increases and turns on inflammatory processes in order to protect the body from that compound. Check food labels carefully, and be extra careful if you are eating out, as it’s difficult to know all of the ingredients used in restaurants. 2018; 7(12).

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European Pharmaceutical Review

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As previously highlighted batch-to-batch variability in potency is expected, however, the compounding effect of method related variability in quantification makes root cause analysis even more difficult when trying to identify those parameters/conditions for process establishment/scale up. 2021; 19:100306 4. 2020; 144:104160 3.

Dosage

The Thyroid Pharmacist

AUGUST 5, 2022

Chemically, protein is composed of amino acids , which are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. They are pharmaceutical-grade, tested by third-party companies to make sure that they have what the label says they have (and nothing more), and formulated to be free of potentially harmful fillers.

Immunity

The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 27, 2023

I started talking to Carter Black, RPh, my compounding pharmacist, about the symptoms I was experiencing, and he suggested that I have my adrenals tested. Garlic Oil Garlic is another natural compound that provides a host of health benefits. Precautions Do not take more than the recommended dose on the label.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The fluorine anion (negatively charged ion), or any of the compounds containing the anion, are termed fluorides. The fluoride in drinking water comes from the addition of a fluorine compound (usually sodium fluoride, sodium fluorosilicate, or fluorosilicic acid), which dissociates to release the F- ion.

Adverse Reactions

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 8, 2022

Since one of the supplements I recommend, Pure Encapsulations Selenium , can contain up to 320 mcg per capsule (specifications state that the product can contain up to 160 percent of the label claim), it is not recommended for children. 17 November 2021 | [link]. Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2017;21(2 Suppl):36-42. Ferrari, SM et al.

Dosage

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JANUARY 6, 2023

It breaks my heart to think about the many thyroid patients who get labeled as clinically depressed instead of being tested for thyroid antibodies, and to think of the patients who start on thyroid hormones without consideration of dosage and form, resulting in ongoing symptoms, including depression. Published 2021 May 10. 2021.662582.

Dosage

Quality Matters

OCTOBER 13, 2021

There are also related standards that address a wide range of topics such as packaging, storage and distribution of medicines, the preparation of compounded medicines and prescription labeling. josh.levin@usp.org Wed, 10/13/2021 - 13:07 Supply Chain

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 20, 2023

There are various iron salts, or compounds, and each of them have different levels of elemental iron in them. [63] Published 2021 May 21. Published 2021 Jan 14. July 9, 2021. A reinvestigation using Fe-labelling and non-invasive liver iron quantification. Published 2017 Apr 28. 2021;13(6):1755. Proc Nutr Soc.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 7, 2023

A 2021 study examined whether weight loss could impact thyroid antibody levels in obese individuals with Hashimoto’s. [36] In a study done in 2010, NAC and 15-Deoxy-Prostaglandin J2 (a fatty acid compound with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties) exerted a protective effect against autoimmune thyroid destruction in vivo. [47]

Immunity

PharmaShots

APRIL 3, 2023

The company is currently conducting a P-III clinical trial of JR-141 in the US, Brazil, and the EU Under the 2021 collaboration, Takeda was responsible to commercialize JR141 outside of the US incl. old, for use by women with diabetes who are pregnant & for wear time of up to 15 days. .

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