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Compounded Versions of Mounjaro Being Sold at Pharmacies and Spas Prompt Lawsuits

XTalks

The company said it cannot “validate the safety or effectiveness of products claiming to contain tirzepatide that are not our own branded product.” Mounjaro, a dual GLP-1/GIP agonist was approved in May 2022 for type 2 diabetes.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Manufacturers say bird flu shots for humans can be made quickly; obesity guidelines for children disappoint

STAT News

… Either due to cost or ongoing shortages, people are seeking alternatives to the brand name medications Ozempic and Wegovy, both of which contain the active ingredient semaglutide, NBC News tells us. And some people are turning to compounding pharmacies for the hard-to-get weight-loss drugs.

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The social media problem for healthcare

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: The Facebook whistleblower lawsuit can be summed up in one sentence: Facebook prioritizes engagement above all else because it leads to more profits even if that engagement containing inflammatory information. Spots for Amazon Pharmacy were found on over 30 health misinformation sites.

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22 ibuprofen alternative drugs you must know

Druggist

In recent months, ibuprofen’s price went up significantly, with many shops and pharmacies being out of stock of ‘cheap’ ibuprofen. Firstly, I will discuss the availability of branded ibuprofen. Ibuprofen alternatives – branded ibuprofen 200mg. Other brands of ibuprofen 200mg. What is ibuprofen?

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The future of healthcare?

World of DTC Marketing

In addition to immediate access to a physician, they offer on-site labs to analyze blood, MRI and CAT scan machines, pharmacies, and a full range of OTC products. In my opinion, these total urgent care centers will be springing up throughout the US and could even be branded under retailers like Wal*Mart or Target.

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What is a “legitimate” drug or online pharmacy?

Pharmacy Checkers

However, use of the word “legitimate” is found in the DSCSA, and that word is often misused by opponents of drug importation and international online pharmacies – and that got me thinking. On the subjects of drug importation, online pharmacy verification, drug safety and affordability, the word “legitimate” is thrown around a lot.

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Eli Lilly Reaches Settlement with Totality MediSpa Over Sale of Compounded Mounjaro and Zepbound

XTalks

The settlement requires Totality to take several specific corrective actions, which include refraining from making any statements that suggest the spa’s products are genuine, FDA-approved Lilly products, and stopping the use of Eli Lilly branding in promoting any of the products.

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