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semaglutide


Government says ‘no’, to lifting ban on compounding glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)  Risks associated with compounded GLP-1 RAs outweigh the benefits of improved access to the medication, Mark …

PDL offers advice for pharmacists regarding Wegovy (semaglutide) following a number of incident reports Pharmacists are likely aware that Wegovy (semaglutide) is now available in Australia. The PDL Professional Officers …

Supplies of Ozempic (semaglutide) should be prioritised for type 2 diabetes patients the TGA says, as sponsor Novo Nordisk, launches its Wegovy brand for weight loss  Pharmacists and prescribers are …

Novo Nordisk “simply doesn’t have the factories” to meet growing demand for Ozempic, Health Minister says  Shortages of Novo Nordisk’s diabetes medication, Ozempic (semaglutide) are likely to continue into 2025, …

Government urged to make Glucagon-like Peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) available to more patients  Steps to improve access to GLP-1 RAs for high-risk patients are among 23 recommendations in the …

WHO Global Surveillance and Monitoring System observes increasing reports of “falsified semaglutide products in all geographic regions”  The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a medical product alert related to …

Department defends recommendation to ban the compounding of semaglutide and tirepatide medications  Moves to prohibit pharmacists from compounding replicas of Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirepatide) were not a “knee-jerk response” …

GPs are being advised to “exercise deep caution” when contacted with offers to provide compounded semaglutide  Prescribers are being warned by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) not to be “duped” …

The TGA is looking at cracking down on the compounding of injectable weight loss medicines, following the concerns it expressed last year The Therapeutic Goods Administration has announced that it …

Compounding pharmacist fears his business could be damaged by scammers offering to compound semaglutide, using a similar name to his pharmacy  Sydney-based compounder, Adam Reinhard, believes the reputation of The …

Pharmacists are being warned that they could be liable for any adverse outcome patients experience should they supply compounded semaglutide-like products  Reports that a telehealth provider plans to make compounded …

Danish pharma giant declares some compounded versions up to one-third impure The manufacturer of diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy has taken legal action against two compounding pharmacies, accusing …