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STAT+: Lilly sues compounders, wellness centers and spas over unapproved versions of Mounjaro

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

As the gold rush over weight-loss drugs accelerates, Eli Lilly filed lawsuits against several compounding pharmacies, spas and wellness centers around the U.S. for selling unapproved versions of its Mounjaro diabetes drug, which is frequently used for combating obesity.

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STAT+: What to know about concerns raised about compounded versions of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy

STAT

AUGUST 10, 2023

In late May, the Food and Drug Administration said it received a “few” adverse event reports concerning compounded versions of the injectable medicines, which both contain the same active ingredient, known as semaglutide. The notice raised an important question: To what extent should the public be concerned?

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy, long in shortage, are now listed as available by FDA

STAT

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Semaglutide, the scientific name for Novo’s GLP-1 diabetes drug Ozempic and obesity drug Wegovy, has been on the shortage list for over two years, with different doses being listed in shortage at various times. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about compounded Wegovy, pharmacies suing GoodRx, and more

STAT

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

… Novo Nordisk disclosed that it is aware of 10 deaths and 100 hospitalizations resulting from people taking compounded copies of its weight loss and diabetes drugs , Reuters writes. Given all the U.S. could inject themselves with a product that was not regulated, approved, or inspected.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo and GLP-1 compounding, Paxlovid and long Covid, and more

STAT

JANUARY 6, 2025

Food and Drug Administration seeking to block compounding pharmacies in the U.S. The latest attempt focuses on liraglutide, an older, once-daily injectable product sold as Victoza and Xultophy for diabetes and Saxenda for obesity. … Novo Nordisk filed another citizen’s petition with the U.S.

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STAT+: In stark reversal, FDA to reconsider removal of Eli Lilly weight loss drug from shortage list

STAT

OCTOBER 11, 2024

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday said it would reconsider its decision to remove Eli Lilly’s tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, from its shortage list, and, for the time being, would not pursue regulatory action against certain compounding pharmacies making copies of the drugs.

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Novo targeting compounded obesity drugs, an Amgen ‘at risk’ launch, and more

STAT

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Food and Drug Administration to bar compounding pharmacies from making copies of its blockbuster weight loss drug semaglutide, arguing that the medication is too complex for the pharmacies to safely make , STAT reports. Novo has repeatedly argued that compounded products are risky, stressing that they are not approved by the FDA.

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STAT+: Liver disease MASH is next target for obesity drugs in development

STAT

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In this update, STAT has added a category — “other diseases investigated” — to show conditions beyond obesity for which a compound is being studied. But behind diabetes, the next most common disease under investigation for obesity candidates is MASH.

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STAT+: Eli Lilly weight loss drug shortage underscores deeper issues with FDA oversight

STAT

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Earlier this month, the FDA declared an end to the shortage of Lilly’s tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, after almost two years. The agency then made a sudden about-face , saying it would reconsider its decision and allow compounders to continue for the meantime.

Weight loss drugs without a prescription? Study warns it’s a ‘very risky business’

STAT

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the face of ongoing shortages of the obesity and diabetes medications known as GLP-1s, patients have resorted to a wide array of sources for the drugs, including medical spas and telehealth sites that prescribe compounded versions of the drugs.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Lilly sues spas and compounders over ‘unapproved’ Mounjaro; nasal-spray EpiPen alternative suffers setback

STAT

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

… As the gold rush over weight-loss drugs accelerates, Eli Lilly filed lawsuits against several compounding pharmacies, spas and wellness centers around the U.S. for selling unapproved versions of its Mounjaro diabetes drug, which is frequently used for combating obesity, STAT writes.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about a Zepbound-Wegovy faceoff, compounders slamming Novo, and more

STAT

DECEMBER 4, 2024

It mirrors results seen in the companies’ diabetes drugs, which use the same active ingredients. A trade group for compounding pharmacies slammed an attempt by Novo Nordisk to convince the U.S. That, in turn, could help the company gain market share against Novo. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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Diabetes advocacy group discourages use of compounded GLP-1 drugs

BioPharma Dive

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The ADA recommended doctors avoid prescribing unapproved, off-brand versions of drugs like Wegovy, wading into a dispute that has gripped the FDA and compounding pharmacies over the past few months.

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STAT+: Eli Lilly weight loss drug shortage underscores deeper issues with FDA oversight

STAT

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Earlier this month, the FDA declared an end to the shortage of Lilly’s tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, after almost two years. The agency then made a sudden about-face , saying it would reconsider its decision and allow compounders to continue for the meantime.

STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about compounders suing the FDA, Biogen turning to telehealth, and more

STAT

OCTOBER 8, 2024

… A trade group representing large compounding pharmacies has sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a “reckless and arbitrary” decision to remove a widely prescribed Eli Lilly drug for combating diabetes and obesity from an official shortages list , STAT tells us.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: WHO pandemic accord may force pharma to disclose prices; FDA OKs first therapy to delay type 1 diabetes

STAT

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The first therapy that delays the onset of type 1 diabetes received approval from the U.S. million people have type 1 diabetes in the U.S., according to the American Diabetes Association, including 244,000 children and adolescents. Type 1 affects 8% of everyone with diabetes. Food and Drug Administration , CNN tells us.

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STAT+: How invisible medical groups are powering telehealth’s GLP-1 ‘gold rush’

STAT

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Dozens of companies have started to offer the wildly popular obesity and diabetes medications, meeting patients who are flooding online for prescriptions that could help them lose as much as 20% of their body weight. In the last two years, telehealth has gone all in on GLP-1s.

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FDA rethinking block on compounding of Lilly's obesity drug

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OCTOBER 14, 2024

Faced with lawsuit, FDA rethinks block on compounding pharmacies making Eli Lilly's diabetes and obesity drug tirzepatide

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Novo joins Lilly in asking FDA for ban on GLP-1 compounding

pharmaphorum

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Novo Nordisk has asked the FDA to stop compounding pharmacies making cheaper versions of its semaglutide-based therapies for obesity and diabetes, saying the drug is too complex to be made safely by these manufacturers.

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US FDA flags dosing risks from compounded versions of Novo’s weight-loss drug

Express Pharma

JULY 28, 2024

Food and Drug Administration recently warned patients and doctors about dosing errors associated with compounded versions of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss and diabetes drugs. The post US FDA flags dosing risks from compounded versions of Novo’s weight-loss drug appeared first on Express Pharma.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about the FDA listing Novo drugs as ‘available,’ pharma layoffs, and more

STAT

OCTOBER 31, 2024

… All doses of Novo Nordisk’s blockbuster diabetes and obesity treatments are listed as available on the U.S. With all doses now listed as available, the FDA may soon pull it off the list, depending on its conversations with Novo about whether the company can sufficiently meet demand going forward.

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FDA’s GLP-1 decision kicks off ‘unprecedented’ tussle over shortage

PharmaVoice

OCTOBER 21, 2024

After initially declaring the shortage of Eli Lilly’s diabetes and weight loss drugs over, the FDA changed its mind and re-opened the door for GLP-1 compounders.

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STAT+: Novo Nordisk sues spas and clinics for selling versions of Wegovy and Ozempic for weight loss

STAT

JUNE 20, 2023

are illegally selling compounded versions of its medicines. All three drugs are used to treat diabetes, although Wegovy was also approved by U.S. In the latest fracas over obesity drugs , Novo Nordisk filed lawsuits alleging several medical spas, wellness clinics, and weight loss clinics around the U.S.

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Supplements and Compounding Diabetic Medications

Compounding Pharmacy of America

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Many people need to address diabetes. So, how well does compounding diabetic medication address symptoms and one’s lifestyle? The post Supplements and Compounding Diabetic Medications appeared first on The Compounding Pharmacy of America.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Lilly lawsuits, Novo Nordisk fires and much more

STAT

JUNE 20, 2024

We have adjusted our settings to accept postcards and telegrams… After taking legal action last year, Eli Lilly filed even more lawsuits against several spas, compounders and wellness centers over unapproved versions of tirzepatide, which is the active ingredient in Mounjaro and Zepbound, STAT notes.

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Type 1 diabetes market to reach $9.9 bn in 7MM by 2033

Express Pharma

JANUARY 2, 2025

The type 1 diabetes (T1D) market across the seven major markets (7MM*) is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3 The type 1 diabetes (T1D) market across the seven major markets (7MM*) is set to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.3 per cent from $2.2 billion in 2023 to $9.9

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: More than 9 in 10 pharmacy techs report drug shortages; Yale and VA strike deal over ketamine patent royalties

STAT

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

The techs who were queried identified chemotherapies; ADHD medicines; three drugs for weight loss and diabetes — Mounjaro, Ozempic, and Wegovy — and local anesthetics such as lidocaine as the top drugs experiencing shortages. And 72% said shortages very significantly or significantly impact their workflow.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about the end of a Lilly drug shortage, a Novo obesity trial disappointment, and more

STAT

DECEMBER 20, 2024

The agency will give compounders a grace period of 60 to 90 days before enforcing rules that would put a halt to their work, in an effort to avoid disruption for patients. That should have prohibited compounders from continuing to make copies, because they can do so only when a treatment is on the shortage list.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about fake Ozempic, the FTC policing pharma, and more

STAT

JANUARY 25, 2024

last year after taking suspected fake versions of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug Ozempic , Reuters reports, citing data from America’s Poison Centers. One Ozempic and similar diabetes medicines have been increasingly used off label for weight loss. Food and Drug Administration to identify public health risks.

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Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast develop 3D printed bandage to treat diabetic foot ulcers

Express Pharma

AUGUST 28, 2023

Queen’s University Belfast has designed a new 3D printed bandage which presents an innovative method of treatment to heal diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). These scaffolds can release both a bulk and sustained release of antibiotic loaded molecules to treat diabetic ulcers.

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Merck attempts to reduce levels of carcinogenic compounds in diabetes drugs

Pharmafile

JANUARY 20, 2023

Pharmaceutical company Merck has announced that it is attempting to reduce levels of a cancer-causing compound which has been found in its popular type 2 diabetes drugs. The compound, known as nitrosamines or NTTP, often emerges from chemical reactions that can take place throughout the manufacturing process. read more

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about FDA oversight of shortages, AstraZeneca threats, and more

STAT

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Earlier this month, the FDA declared an end to the shortage of Lilly’s tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro for diabetes and Zepbound for obesity, after almost two years. By law, that should have prohibited compounding pharmacies from making copies of the drug, as they are allowed to do so only when the treatment is on the shortage list.

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The Role of GLP-1 Therapies in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment

Compounding Pharmacy of America

MARCH 29, 2024

An exploration of how proper diet, exercise, and a regiment of supplements combined with GLP-1 therapies can prevent and treat type 2 diabetes. The post The Role of GLP-1 Therapies in Type 2 Diabetes Prevention and Treatment appeared first on The Compounding Pharmacy of America.

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Sosei Group files patent for novel compounds for treating disorders associated with apelin receptors

Pharmaceutical Technology

MARCH 26, 2024

for novel compounds targeting apelin receptors. Learn about the compound's potential in treating cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and more. Discover the groundbreaking patent by Sosei Group Corp.

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Don’t Ignore Erectile Dysfunction

Compounding Pharmacy of America

DECEMBER 6, 2024

While many men experience occasional difficulties with sexual performance, persistent ED can be an early warning sign of serious underlying health issues such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or hormonal imbalances.

Hims & Hers Health to introduce generic Liraglutide in 2025 amid growing demand for weight-loss medications

Express Pharma

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Telehealth firm Hims & Hers Health said on Monday it plans to bring a generic version of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes drug, liraglutide, to its platform in 2025. Hims & Hers currently offers compounded GLP-1 weight-loss injections at $199 per month and weight management oral medication kits at $79 per month. regulations.

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Semaglutide Compounded Vials 5mg Available Now at Welltopia

Welltopia Pharmacy

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Compounded Semaglutide: A Modern Approach to Medication Compounded Semaglutide is a sophisticated version of the widely recognized Semaglutide medication, designed to meet the specific health needs of individuals.

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Diabetes Drug Shortages and Fake Ozempic

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Injectable diabetes medications including semaglutide, namely Wegovy and Ozempic, have been in shortage since 2022 , limiting patient access to the drug across the nation. Simultaneously, compounding pharmacies have been overwhelmed with the production of semaglutide injections that are compounded copies of Ozempic and Wegovy.

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From A to Zinc: How Vitamins Help Manage Diabetes

Compounding Pharmacy of America

JULY 11, 2023

For those who are diabetic, there are vitamins, supplements, and compounding medications that can help you manage your condition. The post From A to Zinc: How Vitamins Help Manage Diabetes appeared first on The Compounding Pharmacy of America.

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How To Choose A GLP-1 Compounding Pharmacy | Tips And Benefits

Welltopia Pharmacy

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A GLP-1 compounding pharmacy offers patients a customized, often more affordable alternative. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists have become essential in managing type 2 diabetes and aiding in weight loss.