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- 1Cleveland Clinic Weston adds Florida's first chemo compounding robot▼Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital “Hires” First-in-Florida Chemo Compounding Robot
Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital has become the first hospital in Florida to adopt a robotic system for compounding chemotherapy medications. Announced by the hospital, the robot is described as a new 'hire' that prepares chemo doses with precision, potentially reducing human exposure to hazardous drugs and improving safety for pharmacy staff and patients. The move highlights a growing trend of hospitals automating medication preparation.
- 2Compounded Glutathione Injections Recalled After Emergency Cases▼Compounded Glutathione Injections Recalled After Two Patients Needed Emergency Care
A compounded glutathione injection product has been recalled after two patients required emergency medical care following its use. The recall highlights growing safety concerns around compounded injectable drugs, which are not FDA-approved and are often marketed for skin lightening, detox claims and wellness trends. The incident has prompted questions about oversight of compounding pharmacies and the risks of unregulated cosmetic injections.
- 3EU pharma law package puts pharmacy compounding in focus▼Pharmacy compounding under the EU pharma law package – What marketing authorisation holders and innovators need to know
Legal analysis is examining how the EU's pharmaceutical legislation reform package treats pharmacy compounding, and what that means for marketing authorisation holders and innovator companies. The guidance highlights how changes to the rules could affect exemptions for compounded medicines, competition from pharmacies, and how manufacturers protect their products' position in the EU market.