Archive for April 2025

Illinois Board of Pharmacy’s New Licensure Requirement for Non-Resident Pharmacies in 2026

Currently, Illinois only requires non-resident pharmacies (out-of-state pharmacies), that dispense medications to Illinois residents to hold a non-resident pharmacy license. However, starting January 1, 2026, the Illinois Board of Pharmacy will require non-resident pharmacies who are licensed or seeking an Illinois license to have a pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) who is licensed in Illinois. All licensed Illinois…

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Eli Lilly Sues Two Compounders Over Weight-Loss Drug Copies

Eli Lilly (Lilly) has sued two compounders, Strive Pharmacy LLC (Strive) and Empower Clinic Services LLC (Empower), for selling unapproved compounded tirzepatide, the main ingredient in Lilly’s popular weight-loss and diabetes medication Compounders like Strive and Empower were allowed to produce copies of obesity drugs while the FDA said there was a drug shortage. However,…

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