patient safety

Pharmacies compounding Semaglutide raises concerns

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Pharmacies compounding Semaglutide raises concerns

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently warned two online suppliers to stop manufacturing unapproved versions of semaglutide (marketed as Ozempic for type 2 diabetes). 2; Wegovy for obesity) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro). With ongoing shortages of these two popular drugs, compounded versions have become popular. According to the FDA, compounding pharmacies are allowed to … Read more

Antibiotics are ‘like gold’ for some people, leading to inappropriate use

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Antibiotics are 'like gold' for some people, leading to inappropriate use

Personal beliefs and health care system barriers contribute to patients’ inappropriate use of antibiotics, researchers report presenting results at the IDWeek 2023 Annual Meeting. Over-the-counter antibiotic use includes accessing medication left over from previously prescribed treatment, obtained from social media, and purchased without a prescription in other countries or illegally in stores. and markets in … Read more