In such cases, prompt action should be taken
For patients in particularly hot climates (such as Arizona, Texas, or Florida), consider using pharmacies that specialize in temperature-sensitive biologics and have robust cold-chain logistics
The warning comes as many people have reported turning to compounding pharmacies to get cheaper doses of semaglutide, the active ingredient in both Ozempic and Wegovy
COLLABORATIONS The Food Safety Laboratory collaborates with faculty across the University of Maryland, including the Departments of Nutrition and Food Science, Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, Animal and Avian Sciences, Public Health, and Veterinary Medicine, as well as the Center of Excellence in Microbiome Sciences
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