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Top 5 Foods Banned in Europe

XTalks

Parabens, which are also prevalent in cosmetics, can interfere with the regular operation of human hormonal systems, affecting both male and female reproductive health, development, fertility and birth results. There’s been varied research regarding the synthetic hormone’s association with breast cancer.

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FDA Warns About Compounded Versions of Ozempic and Wegovy

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Ozempic and Wegovy, which contain the active ingredient semaglutide, were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Semaglutide acts as a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, mimicking the GLP-1 hormone released in the gastrointestinal tract after eating. What Should Patients and Healthcare Professionals Know?

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DEA Regs Bulk Up with 2014 Anabolic Steroid Control Law Additions

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DASCA amended the CSA by revising and adding specified substances to the definition of “anabolic steroid,” providing for the temporary and permanent scheduling of anabolic steroids and adding labeling requirements for products containing anabolic steroids. DASCA became law, amending the CSA, on December 18, 2014.

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Pfizer to Provide U.S. Government with an Additional 3.7 Million Treatment Courses of PAXLOVID™ to Help Combat COVID-19

Pfizer

One carton contains five blister packs of PAXLOVID, as co-packaged nirmatrelvir tablets with ritonavir tablets, providing all required doses for a full five-day treatment course. Contraception: Use of ritonavir may reduce the efficacy of combined hormonal contraceptives. For more information, please visit www.PAXLOVID.com. .

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Statement from Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla on Testing Positive for COVID-19

Pfizer

One carton contains five blister packs of PAXLOVID, as co-packaged nirmatrelvir tablets with ritonavir tablets, providing all required doses for a full five-day treatment course. Contraception : Use of ritonavir may reduce the efficacy of combined hormonal contraceptives. FDA Emergency Use Authorization Statement.

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U.S. FDA Extends Review of Pfizer’s New Drug Application for PAXLOVID™

Pfizer

One carton contains five blister packs of PAXLOVID, as co-packaged nirmatrelvir tablets with ritonavir tablets, providing all required doses for a full five-day treatment course. Contraception: Use of ritonavir may reduce the efficacy of combined hormonal contraceptives. For more information, please visit www.PAXLOVID.com.

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Pfizer Signs Agreement to Provide the European Union with PAXLOVID™

Pfizer

One carton contains five blister packs of PAXLOVID, as co-packaged nirmatrelvir tablets with ritonavir tablets, providing all required doses for a full five-day treatment course. Contraception: Use of ritonavir may reduce the efficacy of combined hormonal contraceptives. Our Commitment to Access. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.