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Novo Nordisk Calls for FDA to Prohibit Compounding Pharmacies from Providing Semaglutide

Pharmacy Times

The call follows the FDA’s sudden removal of tirzepatide from the drug shortage list, preventing compounding pharmacies from providing the drug.

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy, long in shortage, are now listed as available by FDA

STAT

Over the past two years, patients seeking treatment have been turning to compounding pharmacies, which make cheaper copies of branded treatments and are legally allowed to do so only when the branded treatments are listed on the FDA’s shortage list.    Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Are Compounding Pharmacies Safe? Everything You Need to Know

Compounding Pharmacy of America

Learn how compounding pharmacies ensure safety and reliability through rigorous standards, sterile preparations, and personalized solutions for unique healthcare needs. The post Are Compounding Pharmacies Safe? Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Compounding Pharmacy of America.

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Independent Pharmacist on Navigating the Dynamic Pharmacy Profession

Drug Topics

Benjamin Jolley, PharmD, pharmacist at Jolley’s Compounding Pharmacy in Salt Lake City, Utah, discussed the state of independent pharmacy.

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk to sell obesity drug Wegovy direct to patients at lower price

STAT

Novo Nordisk will start selling its obesity drug Wegovy directly to patients at a reduced price, following a similar move from Eli Lilly as the two drugmakers compete for market share and try to draw patients away from compounding pharmacies that have been making cheaper copies of weight loss drugs.

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Q&A: How a Community Pharmacist is Helping Other Pharmacies Through Consulting

Drug Topics

Benjamin Jolley, PharmD, pharmacist at Jolley’s Compounding Pharmacy in Salt Lake City, Utah, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey.

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An Independent Pharmacist’s Journey to Championing Community Care

Drug Topics

Drug Topics sat down with Benjamin Jolley, PharmD, of Jolley’s Compounding Pharmacy, to discuss the pharmacy industry and his experience in a myriad of roles within the profession.