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STAT+: More patients are getting their meds online. Big Pharma wants in on the action

STAT

Using LillyDirect, patients click into a pipeline for their condition — obesity, diabetes, or migraine — and are routed to telehealth sites that can prescribe them one of Lilly’s drugs if they’re eligible. An integration with online pharmacy Truepill will deliver the meds.

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STAT+: Lilly complains to the U.S. International Trade Commission about unapproved versions of Mounjaro

STAT

International Trade Commission against nearly a dozen online pharmacies that are allegedly selling unapproved versions of the Mounjaro diabetes drug, which is frequently used to combat obesity. As demand for weight-loss treatments intensifies, Eli Lilly has filed a complaint with the U.S.

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Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Illegally Sold Online Pose Danger to Patients

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

Almost 75% of Americans are clinically defined as overweight or obese, and over 11% have diabetes. This class of drugs, with brand names like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro, are approved to treat patients with diabetes and obesity. Many illegal online pharmacies belong to large, rogue online pharmacy networks.

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Diabetes Drug Shortages and Fake Ozempic

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

Injectable diabetes medications including semaglutide, namely Wegovy and Ozempic, have been in shortage since 2022 , limiting patient access to the drug across the nation. Because Ozempic and Wegovy are commercially popular, illegal online sales of the products have increased dramatically.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: China arrests an Astellas exec accused of spying; weight-loss drugs are being tested in children

STAT

International Trade Commission against nearly a dozen online pharmacies that are allegedly selling unapproved versions of the Mounjaro diabetes drug, which is frequently used to combat obesity , STAT writes. As demand for weight-loss treatments intensifies, Eli Lilly has filed a complaint with the U.S.

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Beta Bionics’ automated insulin delivery system picks up manufacturing partner

Pharmaceutical Technology

The device received US Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance last week for those ages six years and above living with type 1 diabetes. The hands-off approach to diabetes management relies on Beta Bionic’s dosing algorithm. It will now be made at Convatec’s manufacturing sites in Mexico.

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Leading retail pharmacies in pharma

Pharmaceutical Technology

Increasing diagnosis of chronic diseases is expected to lead to fast growth in retail pharmacies. The rising incidence of long-standing diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer requires prolonged medication and, thus, drives the growth and need for retail pharmacies in the market.