The South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC), the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) said in a joint statement that the affected products in the recall include semaglutide, tirzepatide and semaglutide/tirzepatide combinations that are mixed together by iDexis
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The standard dosing schedule begins at 0.25 mg once weekly for four weeks (initiation dose to improve gastrointestinal tolerability), then increases to 0.5 mg once weekly
The semaglutide tracking protocol When you receive medication: Photograph the expiration date or BUD Write the received date on the packaging Store immediately in the correct location Add a calendar reminder for 2 weeks before expiration When you open a pen or vial: Write the date opened on the packaging with a permanent marker Set a reminder for the end of the open-container use window (56 days for Ozempic, check your specific product) Calculate how many doses remain and confirm you will use them before the window closes Weekly checks: Visual inspection before each dose (clarity, color, particles) Confirm the medication is still within its use window Check refrigerator temperature Note any changes in effectiveness This system takes minimal effort but prevents the expired medication dilemma entirely
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Most patients find that optimizing injection technique, proper site rotation, and allowing medication to reach room temperature effectively reduce or eliminate this sensation
