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CMS Finalizes Guidance on Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program

The FDA Law Blog

As part of this change, the Coverage Gap Discount Program (CGDP), a program that has existed since 2011, will sunset on December 31, 2024, and be replaced by the Medicare Part D Manufacturer Discount Program (the “Discount Program”). Kirschenbaum — The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) significantly changed the Part D benefit.

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Do You Take Your Pain Medicine for Granted?

The People's Pharmacy

That may be in part because fewer than half of Americans read nonprescription drug labels ( American Journal of Preventive Medicine , June, 2011 ). Even if people do take the time to read the directions and warnings on OTC drug labels, they might not be protected. They can make it more bearable, but they aren’t magic bullets.

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Does Ozempic make you tired?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ozempic (semaglutide) is touted as a “miracle drug” for its ability to lower blood sugar for people with Type 2 diabetes and off-label to help people with obesity reach a healthy weight. This physical activity will help boost metabolism, improve mental health, support heart health, and improve your quality of sleep.”

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Botanical drugs – what is the best way forward for regulatory and market approval?

European Pharmaceutical Review

However, as with drugs, dietary supplements require evidence that they are safe and that claims on product labels are truthful and not misleading. Herbal medicines placed on the market since April 2011 must have either a traditional herbal registration (THR) or a Marketing Authorisation (MA). 2012/1916).

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Amlodipine interactions to avoid

The Checkup by Singlecare

Amlodipine can compound those problems. Antipsychotic class members include: Seroquel (quetiapine) Risperdal (risperidone) Abilify (aripiprazole) Zyprexa (olanzapine) Opioids Opioid analgesics relieve pain but often at the expense of feeling drowsy and with the risk of reduced respiration.

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Turmeric for Your Thyroid and Hashimoto’s

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Benefits and Uses of Curcumin Turmeric’s medicinal benefits can mostly be attributed to compounds called curcuminoids. Combining curcumin with piperine, an alkaloid found in black pepper, extends the life of curcumin in the body, making its compounds more therapeutically effective. Curcumin is the active component in turmeric.

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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.