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Opinion: The FDA’s risky action on compounding weight loss drugs

STAT

When Makena, a drug designed to prevent preterm births, hit the market in 2011 at $1,500 per dose, it drew rife backlash. The drug was based on an active ingredient that had been available for many years at a much lower cost.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo targeting compounded obesity drugs, an Amgen ‘at risk’ launch, and more

STAT

Food and Drug Administration to bar compounding pharmacies from making copies of its blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide, arguing that the medication is too complex for the pharmacies to safely make , STAT reports. Novo has repeatedly argued that compounded products are risky, stressing that they are not approved by the FDA.

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Is It Unhealthy to Drink Unfiltered Coffee?

The People's Pharmacy

Compounds from coffee can raise total cholesterol, triglycerides and bad LDL cholesterol ( European Journal of Clinical Nutrition , Aug., Coffee and Cholesterol: The problem with French press and other types of unfiltered coffee techniques lies with blood lipids.

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From Healing to Harm: The Unintended Consequences of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

The side effects can compound, resulting in a greater negative impact on a patient’s health than the individual effects of one medication alone. Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) Adverse drug reactions are a major concern in polypharmacy. Each additional medication increases the risk due to the cumulative effect of multiple drugs.

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The role of outsourcing in antibody drug manufacture

European Pharmaceutical Review

stated that when conventional small-molecule compounds were the norm within the industry, closed innovation was standard practise and pharmaceutical companies did R&D in-house. Yet from 2011, these arrangements were the subject of “patent-non- exclusive rights, technology- exclusive rights and technology-supply”. Yoshiura et al.

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8 health benefits of apples

The Checkup by Singlecare

Dr. Li highlights another compound in apples: ursolic acid. Research has shown that apples may help prevent certain types of cancer, including lung cancer, stomach cancer, oral cavity cancer, colon cancer, and esophageal cancer,” Volpe explains, pointing to a 2011 comprehensive review and 2021 study. grams (g) Fiber: 4.2 g Fat: 0.3

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Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

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