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