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> had erroneously distributed to pharmacists minoxidil, a drug that helps fight baldness, that was labeled omeprazole, a drug that treats acid reflux. Are comp
by pkaye 7y ago
> had erroneously distributed to pharmacists minoxidil, a drug that helps fight baldness, that was labeled omeprazole, a drug that treats acid reflux.
Are compounding pharmacies common in Spain? Isn't omerpazole just an OTC medicine that comes prepackaged?
- dhosek 7y agoIt seems that the medications were being distributed in liquid form. Also, while it's OTC in the US (at least in pill form), a quick google search revealed that "a prescription may be required"
- pkaye 7y agoOkay maybe the liquid form is why they need the compounding pharmacy. Maybe its not readily available as a liquid.
- tyingq 7y agoYup. It's either Prilosec (brand) or generic Omeprazole here in the US. More expensive than, say Rantadine, but perhaps better for chronic acid reflux. Relatively cheap OTC.