Putting Patients First Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

At the same time, the NHC recommends that CMS avoid incorporating the MFP into ASP calculations, as doing so could depress reimbursement rates across both Medicare and commercial markets, compounding access risks and straining provider viability. A first priority is clarifying how providers should submit claims for drugs subject to the MFP.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 3, 2025

That is something we have definitely taken from transplant and shared with our other bispecific programs—especially now that we do bispecifics in solid tumors.

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 9, 2025

I’m coming at it from the perspective of understanding the science behind it… When you talk about manipulating genes, that definitely tends to put some people off,” she said. “I Trinkman noted the hesitancy some patients have shown toward gene therapies, emphasizing the need for greater education about how these therapies work.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 17, 2025

8 By these definitions, more patients experiencing homelessness were sheltered than unsheltered ( Table 3 ). 8 A patient with unsheltered homelessness is defined as an individual residing in a place not meant for human habitation (eg, public space, building not intended for residential use, car, cardboard box).

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Pharmaceutical Commerce

JULY 16, 2025

1 In response to this immense demand, coupled with high costs and accessibility issues, compounded alternatives have emerged as a seemingly pragmatic solution. However, these compounded GLP-1s are creating a significant, often underestimated, legal, reputational, and financial minefield for startups and the broader life sciences industry.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 18, 2025

Rumore, PharmD, Esq, MS, LLM, FAPhA Key Takeaways The removal of tirzepatide and semaglutide from the FDA's shortage list impacts 503A compounders, requiring adherence to complex legal and regulatory frameworks.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 9, 2025

As evidence evolves, pharmacists can lead in translating research into practice—implementing screening, personalized dosing, and interprofessional coordination while awaiting definitive trial results. 1-4 REFERENCES 1. Jiang Y, Dang W, Sui L, et al. Associations Between Vitamin D and Core Symptoms in ASD: An umbrella review. 2024;16:59–91.

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Putting Patients First Blog

JUNE 16, 2025

2] These challenges are compounded in rural and underserved areas, where access to broadband and support infrastructure may be limited. [3] These limitations stem from both definitional exclusions and inconsistent implementation. CMS can accelerate access by: Expanding Blue Button 2.0 27] Kelly J.

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 12, 2025

1,2 The primary end point was event-free survival (EFS), which was defined as the time from randomization to the first occurrence of disease progression precluding definitive surgery, local or distant disease progression or recurrence, or death due to any cause. The key secondary end point was overall survival (OS). months (95% CI: 37.9,

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 6, 2025

Klein: In terms of the management of pericarditis and recurrent pericarditis, let me just go through definitions. Are there specific comorbidities or patient characteristics that influence your decision? Acute pericarditis is the inflammation of the lining of the heart.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

OCTOBER 7, 2022

I knew he was right — sugar can contribute to a yeast overgrowth, lowered immunity, blood sugar issues, weight gain, diabetes, and a whole host of health problems (1-3) — but I was a sugar addict, and it was devastating to think that I would have to let go of this old friend and not have any sweetness in my life. What is Stevia?

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Big Molecule Watch

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Retatrutide is an investigational product which, according to Lilly, may have potential as an obesity treatment as well as a treatment for type-2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. The FDA determined that, under its regulatory definition, only alpha amino acids are counted towards the “greater than 40 amino acids” threshold.

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RX Note

JUNE 5, 2023

Phenylketonuria Risk Aspartame is catabolized to phenylalanine among other compounds, making it unsafe for consumption in individuals with phenylketonuria. Stability at High Temperature Aspartame is unstable at high temperatures and cannot be used for baking or cooking. reduced risk of dental caries) and possibly negative effects (e.g.,

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RX Note

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The drugs available at Malaysia is not available at US drug market and hence would not be covered in this book, such as benserazide/ levodopa combination (Madopar) in Parkinson disease and gliclazide in diabetes management. Compounding and dispensing competencies.

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Viseven

AUGUST 29, 2024

For instance, using 5G-enabled patient monitoring devices for individuals with diabetes or cardiovascular conditions can save lives and prevent worsening symptoms, which, in turn, positively impacts insurance company’s bottom line. trillion, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.7%.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

APRIL 28, 2023

Research has shown glutamine to be effective in restoring insulin response in diabetics. [23] Clinical definition of sarcopenia. A comprehensive insight into the effect of glutamine supplementation on metabolic variables in diabetes mellitus: a systematic review. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes. 2004;7(4):405-410.

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PharmD Live

MAY 13, 2024

However, aging also brings about physiological and pathological changes that increase the risk of developing multiple chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, and diabetes. Prevalence of polypharmacy Polypharmacy is a significant and growing public health concern across all U.S. healthcare settings.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Other plants also contain this organic compound, but aloe vera contains an especially large amount, with over 12 different anthraquinones. Not only did fasting blood sugar levels drop, but triglyceride levels (levels of fat in the blood, which are associated with type 2 diabetes ) did as well. (8). Infections. Immune Health.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Studies connect chronic inflammation with many modern human diseases, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes , and cancer. 24] Type 2 Diabetes Inflammation (along with oxidative stress) plays a crucial role in the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 5, 2023

Not only did my compounding pharmacist assure me that adrenal dysfunction was real, but also helped me realize that I had it. Please note that electrolyte imbalances may be compounded by intense exercise, living in a hot or dry climate, and drinking caffeine or alcohol. Electrolytes: Definition, Functions, Imbalance and Sources.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 8, 2022

As of 2018, there have been at least two active studies underway to gain more definitive results, the GRASS (Graves’ Disease Selenium Supplementation) and the CATALYST (The Chronic Autoimmune Thyroiditis Quality of Life Selenium Trial). Selenium intake may also cause side effects in those with diabetes. Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes.

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RX Note

JUNE 3, 2023

Who are allowed to dispense or compound any poison for use in medical treatment? What is the definition of Zero and first order reaction Bioavailability Elimination rate constant Half-life Steady-state Given a drug has volume distribution of 0.2 Can metformin be continued in diabetes during pregnancy ?

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The Physician Pharmacist

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Richard Harris Thank you so much for having me on this show, Nathan, and please call me Richard, we are definitely colleagues. I definitely agree with that, in the sense that having this pharmacy background, medical schools don't even cover any of the second third line options. He's been in the compounding world for over a decade.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

MAY 19, 2023

The definition of hypothyroid is a thyroid that doesn’t produce enough thyroid hormone for the body, which is usually made evident by a high TSH and/or low Free T4 and Free T3. 20] This medication is available only as a prescription and can be compounded into lower doses by special professional compounding pharmacies.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 7, 2023

Interestingly, metformin, a drug that supports blood sugar metabolism and insulin sensitivity, and is commonly prescribed to those with diabetes, has recently been studied in Hashimoto’s, and has been shown to have the ability to reduce thyroid antibodies! [33] If you have diabetes, your doctor may need to adjust your diabetes medication.

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

JULY 20, 2023

While dietary adjustments and supplementation can definitely help, time and again, I see it’s not so easy for some people (and yes, it’s true – I am “some people”, too)! Anemia by definition is having a low level of red blood cells. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. Pediatr Nephrol. 2018;33(2):227-238. 2016;23(5):407-415.

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PharmaShots

APRIL 3, 2023

The P-III trial (GUARD) results showed no safety signals & were found to be well tolerated with no observed treatment-emergent serious AEs ADX-2191 is a sterile, non-compounded IVT formulation of methotrexate for specific rare retinal diseases. old, for use by women with diabetes who are pregnant & for wear time of up to 15 days.

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RX Note

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Drug Complaint - Actions to be taken Drug Recall - A brief overview Sterile and Nonsterile Manufacturing & Prepacking Extemporaneous Formulation - Discussing on references, vehicle in extemporaneous formulations and alcohol in compounding Extemporaneous Preparation with Unknown Stability - Some recommendations Extemporaneous Compounding - Discussing (..)

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The Thyroid Pharmacist

APRIL 11, 2025

Additionally, the definition of euthyroidism was a TSH of 3.18 +/- 1.22 It has anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, antioxidant, and anticancer effects. [11] People with diabetes should watch for signs of low blood sugar. It contains many phenolic compounds which possess substantial anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

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