Pharmacy Compounding News Today

Thousands of compounding pharmacies are trusted to mix medications on site. Are they safe?

NCPA has joined the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding (APC) in notifying state boards of pharmacy and the FDA of delays in sterile compounding pharmacies fulfilling their requirement that they have completed stability studies for Compounded Sterile Preparations in Category 3.

The World Health Organization has said global shortages of these drugs is linked to rising reports of suspected counterfeits. Last week, U.S. FDA head Robert Califf said there were likely more cases of online sales of fake obesity drugs than reported.

Experts warn against the risks of illegitimately obtained Ozempic and Wegovy

Purveyors on coupon sites like Groupon are marketing weight loss programs that include compounded semaglutide and tirzepatide.

The compounding industry is trying to quell misconceptions about its GLP-1 products, which prescribers can order while branded versions of the drugs are in short supply.

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Assembly Bill 782 is being introduced to prevent the California State Board of Pharmacy from limiting the ability of community pharmacies to flavor medications for children, and to allow easy access to flavored medicine.

In recent years, various federal agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have...

People are buying semaglutide and tirzepatide online to mix their own Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro, but it’s risky.