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Contamination Trends & Proposed Solutions

ISPE

5 , 8 Compounding pharmacies were commonly mentioned as sources of microbial cross-contamination, especially in the US. 9 , 15 This has led to compounding pharmacies completing high-volume activities such as mass repackaging, thereby increasing the risk of cross-contamination. Compounding Pharmacies: Who Is in Charge?”

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Blood Sugar, Hashimoto’s, Ozempic, Metformin and Berberine

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Compounding pharmacies will sometimes repackage these drugs, or create lower or different concentrations than what’s typically available. 2010 Jun;39(2):419-46, table of contents. 1998 Apr;79(4):315-27. doi: 10.1079/bjn19980055. Erratum in: Br J Nutr 1998 Dec;80(6):585. PMID: 9624222.; Vitamin D and diabetes. doi: 10.1016/j.ecl.2010.02.013.