As GLP-1 medications continue to grow in popularity for both diabetes management and weight loss, patients are often faced with a key decision: should you take your medication as a weekly injection or a daily pill? While oral options like Rybelsus offer convenience in theory, the science and clinical results tell a different story. Injectable GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro continue to outperform their ...
GLP-1 medications have become a regular part of life for many people managing diabetes or pursuing weight loss. But as travel becomes more frequent, whether for business or vacation, so does the need to navigate injectable medication on the go. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can travel with your GLP-1, or how to properly dispose of sharps while away from home, the good news is: yes, you can travel safely and legally. But ...
Regulatory Changes Are Shaping the Cost of GLP-1 Medications In December 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the resolution of the tirzepatide shortage. Which is the active ingredient in Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro and Zepbound. During the shortage, compounding pharmacies were allowed to produce versions of tirzepatide to help meet demand. However, now that the shortage is resolved, the FDA is requiring ...
Every day, healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and homes generate medical waste. Items like used needles, syringes, and other sharps or medical waste. While these materials are essential for treating illnesses and managing health, their improper disposal poses significant risks to people and the environment. This issue is more than just a healthcare problem; it’s a community-wide concern that affects us all. Why Improper ...
PureWay Compliance, Inc. is a medical device manufacturer and healthcare compliance organization that provides medical waste management and compliance solutions to the United States and Canada. PureWay has partnered with Safe Needle Disposal, a non-profit dedicated to educating the public about safe needles. A growing issue - 7.8 billion pounds of needles are discarded in the trash each year Data from the Coalition for Safe ...
In 2016, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services conducted a national drug use survey, and the results were staggering: 91.8 million American adults aged 12 and up (37.8%) reported prescription opioid use, and 6.2 million of those users reported misusing them. Every 14 minutes, someone in the U.S. dies from an unintentional drug overdose or accidental poisoning. Opioid epidemic Why are these numbers so high? The ...
