Direct Care Endocrinology

09/14/2025

https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-launches-green-list-protect-americans-illegal-imported-glp-1-drug-ingredients

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today established a “green list” import alert to help stop potentially dangerous GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from unverified foreign sources from entering the U.S. market.

09/13/2025

Great menospause and HRT discussion

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08/07/2025

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/most-glp-1-prescriptions-miss-mark-are-yours-2025a1000jts?src=mbl_msp_iphone&ref=fb&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMBaBJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgvOWc_uBZ4AWMT8nGlsT3q7jvT2DrXThWzy05X0hOB82KKGHYbdupn2sudF_aem_7gbXTRJN-lD20pJb7zBCkQ

Great review of GLP1s use and the reasons they should be prescribed by physicians with experience and expertise

Physicians detail five practical measures to optimize GLP-1 therapy and prevent muscle loss in patients undergoing weight reduction.

07/18/2025

Wonderful review of menopausal hormonal replacement therapy at the highest level of expertise: FDA expert panel review

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07/16/2025

Eli Lilly has just announced the introduction of the high dose Zepbound vials (12.5 and 15 mg) available with prescription only from their direct manufacturer pharmacy: LillyDirect Pharmacy
This will allow more patients to access more affordable pricing if they have to pay out of pocket for their weight loss medications

Transparent pricing and choice to use major insurance plans or opt for self-pay (select medicines are available only through self-pay).

03/20/2025

Hopefully the prices of GLP1 drugs for weight loss will come down, after analyses like this one reach more payors and policy makers and the pressure to lower costs will mount.

At $200,000 per quality-adjusted life-year saved, Mounjaro doesn’t meet economic criteria for coverage.

02/28/2025

NEW
Zepbound now available in vials up to 10 mg from Lily Direct Pharmacy at 500/month with subscription. Opening the door for more patients who do not have weight loss coverage through their insurance. And probably levels the prices they would pay for compounded product from "medical spas"

For eligible and commercially insured patients, help them learn more about the cost and coverage with the Zepbound® savings card. No Gov`t beneficiaries. Terms apply.

02/04/2025

Honored to receive again the Main Line Today magazine Top Doctor award

02/04/2025

Looking forward to great content from colleague and direct care endocrinologist Dr Arti Thangudu

Medicine Podcast · 1 Episodes · Updated Biweekly

12/22/2024

Great to see this truth in mass media

A metabolism researcher dispels myths about how we burn calories and how this changes as we age.

12/18/2024

https://www.goodrx.com/healthcare-access/research/endocrinology-deserts-healthcare-gap?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2dMDVg8XbWdObWDvzvFYzccXUe56nb6BqsnAaNFYbS0Q4We-E69dHhMhc_aem_GPyhb-3REA57vpP3pmlV-w

Two-thirds of U.S. counties have no endocrinologists, leaving millions without specialized care.

12/13/2024

https://www.doximity.com/newsfeed/e95a5e6b-6e24-469e-b8f4-3c7379578598/public

The use of glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) and dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 RA (GIP/GLP-1 RA) clas