The law governing shortage monitoring only requires the agency to maintain an up-to-date list of drugs that are determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the FDAs parent department, to be in shortage in the United States, and the FDA website notes that it updates the shortage list daily
Increased efflux of oxidized glutathione (GSSG) causes glutathione depletion and potentially diminishes antioxidant defense in sickle erythrocytes
In November 2023, PBAC reviewed Novo Nordisks request to list semaglutide on the PBS for adults with severe obesity and at least two weight-related conditions, including obstructive sleep apnoea, osteoarthritis of the knee, or pre-diabetes
If the dentist doesnt know a patient is taking a GLP-1 medication: Dry mouth may go unaddressed, raising the chance of cavities and gum disease Sedation risks may be higher because of delayed stomach emptying Blood sugar changes may happen during fasting without proper planning Appointments could be postponed if the dental team discovers the medicine at the last minute and needs to change the treatment plan These issues are avoidable when the dental team has full information and can coordinate care
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