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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about fake Ozempic, the FTC policing pharma, and more

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last year after taking suspected fake versions of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic , Reuters reports, citing data from America’s Poison Centers. One Ozempic and similar diabetes medicines have been increasingly used off label for weight loss. Food and Drug Administration to identify public health risks.

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Novo Nordisk blockbuster Ozempic boasts 23% sales surge in 2023

Pharmaceutical Technology

Originally granted approval in its largest market, the US, in 2017, Ozempic has subsequently obtained approval for three distinct dosages, 0.5mg, 1.0mg, and 2.0mg, for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. This represents a significant 83% increase in sales between 2022–2029, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%.

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Is Stevia Good or Bad for Hashimoto’s Disease?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

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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T2D market growth driven by novel GLP-1RAs and once-weekly basal insulin therapies

Pharmaceutical Technology

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a crowded and competitive landscape with multiple “me-too,” generic and biosimilar drugs entering the market, with market growth primarily driven by an increasing prevalent population across nine major markets (9MM: US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, Japan, China, and India).

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World Standards Day: Recognizing How Standards Enable a Strong Medicines Supply Chain

Quality Matters

By enabling a multi-manufacturer environment, USP standards have helped increase the availability of medicines to treat cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, mental health and many other conditions. Since manufacturers know the precise quality specifications, standards help make the approval process for generic medicines more efficient.

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Learning Module

RX Note

Who are allowed to dispense or compound any poison for use in medical treatment? What are the legal requirements of labelling on a medication for a dispensed medicine by pharmacist? Good Compounding Practice Good Manufacturing Practice PIC/S Guidelines Briefly explain basic principles of compounding.

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Air Quality and Hashimoto’s – Is the Air You’re Breathing Making You Sick?

The Thyroid Pharmacist

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.