As the compounding pharmacy industry expands, drug safety experts, pharmacists and lawmakers say broader safeguards should be implemented to protect patients from harm. Right now, state pharmacy boards primarily oversee compounding pharmacies, and most of... See more
The Houston Chronicle began reporting on drug quality concerns at Empower Pharmacy back in April 2025, after receiving a tip about a former employee who had accused the company of using subpar ingredients in its GLP-1 weight loss drugs. We were surprised ... See more
As more patients receive prescriptions for popular hormones and weight loss drugs from compounding pharmacies, drug safety experts and researchers are concerned about the lack of data on who is taking them and what side effects they may be experiencing as... See more
When patients fill a prescription at their local pharmacy, they’re usually getting a drug that has been through years of clinical trials to make sure it’s safe and effective. The system is not perfect. Manufacturing errors can happen. Patients can still e... See more
During the 2026 Super Bowl broadcast, a stylish advertisement flashed a provocative message: “Rich people live longer,” the narrator said as doctors pulled a woman’s wrinkled skin taut. “All that money doesn’t just buy more stuff. It buys more time. The w... See more
