Drug Alerts

Drug & Prescription Updates at

Budbrooke Medical Centre.

 

Private Providers for Medication:

Patients obtaining medication from private suppliers must inform the provider of all existing health conditions and current medications, ensuring any potential interactions are thoroughly discussed. This includes weight loss injections such as Mounjaro or Ozpemic.

Contraception/HRT on Mounjaro:

When taking Mounjaro, it’s important to use effective contraception because the medication should not be used during pregnancy. Additionally, Mounjaro may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives, so it’s recommended to use barrier methods as a precaution. It can also impact oral hormone replacement therapy (HRT), such as progesterone, so patients may need a review of their HRT to discuss possible adjustments in dosage or formulation.