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Growth hormone deficiency is a disorder that involves the pituitary gland (a small gland located at the base of the brain), which produces growth hormone and other hormones.

When the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone, growth will be slower than normal. Growth hormone is needed for normal growth in children. In adults, growth hormone is needed to maintain the proper amounts of body fat, muscle, and bone.

Children and some adults with growth hormone deficiency may benefit from growth hormone therapy. The goals of treatment are to increase growth in children and restore energy, metabolism, and body composition. The doctor may prescribe growth hormone, also called somatropin (Humatrope, Genotropin). The drug is given by injection a few times a week.

Patients and caregivers who will administer growth hormone injections should receive appropriate instructions and training on the proper use of these medications. That's why it's important to find a specialty pharmacy with support services that help achieve the best results from the prescribed growth hormone therapy.

Our specially trained pharmacists join your healthcare team to support the treatment plan.

To learn more about Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy's support services, call us toll free at 888-782-8443, or complete our online form.

Additional information on growth hormone deficiency is available to you through the following organizations:

• The MAGIC Foundation (Major Aspects of Growth In Children)
  www.magicfoundation.org
• National Institutes of Health
  www.nlm.nih.gov/MEDLINEPLUS
• Genentech
  Manufacturer of Nutropin growth hormone products, which includes the Nutropin AQ Pen 10, Nutropin AQ and Nutropin.
  www.nutropin.com

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