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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. mg and 2.4 mg doses of Wegovy.

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Zepbound, Obesity Version of Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro, Finally Gets FDA Nod

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Zepbound contains mimetics of the GLP-1 and GIP hormones that regulate appetite and blood sugar. Related: Compounded Versions of Mounjaro Being Sold at Pharmacies and Spas Prompt Lawsuits Zepbound will be available at a list price of $1,059.87

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Meeting public expectations of diagnostics is the next big test for the NHS

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The UK’s perceived failure to contain the initial spread of the virus was, we were told, in part due to a lesser focus on test and trace procedures than in some other countries, and that was down to us not having a tradition of diagnostics in this country. Over a year ago PCR testing was not a familiar term but is now known by general public.

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Top 15 Diabetes Drugs in 2023 by 2022 Sales Statistics

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Diabetes remains a critical global challenge, affecting millions of lives and commanding significant attention from the medical, life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. for a pack of three pens, each containing 1.5 Price of Trajenta: The annual cost of Trajenta (5 mg) is estimated to be $931. mL of 300 units/mL.

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Why Mask-Associated Dry Eye Won’t Necessarily Boost Restasis Sales

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And while conventional dry eye can have a number of causes — including blepharitis, hormone-related changes in post-menopausal women and contact lens use — mask-associated dry eye is largely cropping up in people who wear face masks for extended periods during the day.

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