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In the growing conversation around GLP-1 receptor agonists – medications widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and support weight loss – the attention usually centers on women. But as more men begin to turn to GLP-1s for metabolic health, it’s important to talk about a lesser-known topic: how these medications may impact male reproductive …
Category Archives: Pharmacy
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By Barrett White “If there is a generic medication available for my treatment – ever – I’m going to go for it,” says Kenneth Jones, Pharmacy Manager for Montrose Legacy Pharmacy. Jones explains, when a medication is approved by the FDA, the brand name manufacturer holds the patent for the medication for a certain amount …
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Por Barrett White “Si hay un medicamento genérico disponible para mi tratamiento, siempre lo voy a elegir”, dice Kenneth Jones, gerente de farmacia en Legacy Montrose. Jones explica que cuando un medicamento es aprobado por la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (AAM, por sus siglas en inglés FDA), la compañía que lo creó tiene una …
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Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1) like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro®, and Zepbound® have become household names in the conversation around weight loss. These drugs mimic hormones that help regulate appetite and blood sugar, and for many patients, they’ve been life-changing. As we launch this new blog series at Legacy Community Health exploring the full picture of …
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Legacy Pharmacy’s mission-driven approach is what sets it apart. Every service offered is designed to remove obstacles to care, making medication management easier and more accessible. Whether patients require assistance navigating insurance or understanding their treatment plans, the pharmacy team is ready to help. Director of Pharmacy Operations Kevin Aloysius, Pharm.D.’s explanation for why he …
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New facility follows Pasadena Southmore Clinic and will open in 2025 as part of Houston Methodist partnership Legacy Community Health is proud to announce the future opening of a new clinic in the Acres Homes neighborhood of Houston, which is expected to be completed in 2025. This new site is one of two clinics funded …
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By Katherine Wang, Legacy Pharmacist Is your allergy medication not as effective or not seemingly working at all? Legacy Pharmacist, Katherine Wang breaks down the why and how you can fix this. April is here and that means allergy season is tagging along with it. For Texans, however, there is no allergy season. Due to …
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For tens of thousands of people in the Houston area, accessing life-saving specialty medications to treat their complex, chronic conditions may feel impossible. High drug costs force many to choose between their health and financial stability. However, Legacy Community Health believes no one should have to make that choice. Through their Specialty Pharmacy Services, …
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If you’re a sexually active woman of reproductive age taking the drugs Ozempic® or Mounjaro®, there’s something you should know–you may have an increased chance of getting pregnant. These drugs, originally developed to manage diabetes, are now being widely prescribed for weight loss, but also come with the unexpected side effect of boosting fertility. GLP-1: …
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Si eres una mujer en edad fértil y tomas Ozempic® o Mounjaro®, es importante que sepas que podrías tener más posibilidades de quedar embarazada. Estos medicamentos, que se crearon originalmente para controlar la diabetes, ahora se recetan mucho para bajar de peso. Sin embargo, también tienen un efecto inesperado: pueden aumentar la fertilidad. GLP-1: De …
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