Drug Topics

JANUARY 3, 2025

Researchers explored ideas of simplifying the vaccination process to yield higher rates of adult immunization, similar to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

Although bipartisan legislation to provide Medicare coverage for obesity treatments has circulated in Congress for more than a decade, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) ventured to  estimate  the budgetary effects of such a policy for older Americans starting in 2026 for the very first time in a report published in October.  The CBO should be commended for conducting this comprehensive analysis.

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PharmaVoice

JANUARY 2, 2025

A handful of innovative startups are scrambling to gain a foothold as technology improves at a rapid clip.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

JANUARY 3, 2025

Researchers have developed a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method that enables accurate determination and precise impurity analysis of the adrenergic -receptor blocker Carvedilol. Carvedilol is commonly used drug to treat cardiovascular diseases , Yuan et al. explained. While there are a variety of methods that can detect and quantify carvedilol, these methods often have limitations in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, or the ability to simultaneously quantify carvedilol and its

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The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Drug Topics

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Check out this list of our top 5 most read obesity stories from the year 2024.

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

Work by device manufacturers to improve the performance of pulse oximeters on people with darker skin has progressed little since the Food and Drug Administration asked manufacturers in 2013 to voluntarily test the devices on more diverse skin tones, according to a study published Monday in JAMA. The study and a related editorial suggest clearer guidance, enforcement, and possibly legal action may be necessary to ensure the devices work well on all skin tones.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 3, 2025

Contrave is a brand-name medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for chronic (long-term) weight management in certain adults. It should be taken with a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity. As a combination drug that contains an opioid antagonist and antidepressant, it affects the brain to make you feel fuller and lower your appetite.

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Drug Topics

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Check out this list of our top 5 most read infectious disease stories from the year 2024.

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DECEMBER 30, 2024

Axsome Therapeutics is moving ahead with plans to submit its Alzheimer’s disease treatment for Food and Drug Administration approval despite mixed results from two new clinical trial readouts.  Axsome, which is based in New York, announced Monday that its drug AXS-05 met the primary endpoint of one trial testing the therapy for agitation caused by Alzheimer’s, but failed to show statistical significance in another.

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Med Ed 101

JANUARY 1, 2025

I’ve compiled this YouTube video to help candidates best prepare for their 2025 BCPS pharmacy exam. Pass rates continue to be in the 60% range so it is difficult to pass this exam. There are significant changes this year in the 2025 BCPS Exam compared to last spring. The content outline has shifted significantly. Here […] The post 2025 BCPS Pharmacy Exam – What You Need To Know appeared first on Med Ed 101.

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Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Sold under brand names such as Amvaz, Katerzia, Norliqva, and Norvasc , amlodipine is a medication that is FDA approved for the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), chronic stable angina (chest pain and pressure), vasospastic angina (coronary artery spasm), and coronary artery disease. It belongs to a class of medications called calcium channel blockers, which is further broken down into two classes: dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers and nondihydropyridine calcium channel bloc

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Drug Topics

JANUARY 3, 2025

Researchers aimed to identify the barriers impeding HPV vaccine uptake since 2019 among US mid-adults aged 27 to 45.

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Pharma Marketing Network

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Table of Contents Sr# Headings 1 Introduction: The Pharma Marketing Challenge 2 Building a Winning Pharma Marketing Strategy 3 The Role of Branded Drug Campaigns 4 Innovating for Future Success Introduction: The Pharma Marketing Challenge Marketing pharmaceuticals is no small feat. In an industry where lives are at stake, creating compelling, compliant, and effective campaigns can feel like walking a tightrope.

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Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Bispecific antibodies amivantamab and tarlatamab hold promise for patients.

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Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Gabapentin is a prescription anticonvulsant drug (aka an anti-seizure medication) and pain medication. It can help treat seizures and relieve anxiety. According to a 2024 study in Animals, gabapentin is also safe and well-tolerated for dogs with behavior disorders. As far as pain management, dogs who have degenerative joint diseases or nerve pain may need gabapentin to treat chronic pain or neuropathic pain.

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Drug Topics

JANUARY 3, 2025

A study found that sending a letter to providers about standards of care and glucagon preparations could increase glucagon prescription rates.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 3, 2025

Mimicking prior federal and state investigations into drug manufacturers, health insurer Aetna is suing in Connecticut for rigging the generic drug market.

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Pharmacy Times

JANUARY 2, 2025

Over 70% of children and young people with long COVID reported improvements in their symptoms within 24 months of their initial positive SARS-CoV-2 test.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Prednisone is an FDA-approved prescription medication to treat a range of common conditions characterized by inflammation caused by the immune system. It belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids (sometimes called glucocorticoids ). Like other steroids, prednisone reduces swelling, redness, and other symptoms caused by immune system reactions.

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Drug Topics

JANUARY 2, 2025

Jennifer Goldman, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP, discusses the benefits of glucagon and why pharmacists should be able to prescribe it.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 2, 2025

In this month's payer roundup, CVS faces antitrust questions from Congress as the company lays off more workers following a failed Medicaid bid in Kansas, Oscar Health CEO Mark Bertolini has a bold idea to remake health insurance and Johnson & Johnson is suing Express Scripts in a long-running lawsuit.

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Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The potential treatments include ivermectin, methylene blue, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, and low-dose naltrexone.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Soma, the brand name for the generic medication Carisoprodol, is a muscle relaxant given to those with pain related to musculoskeletal conditions. The prescription drug is part of the skeletal muscle relaxant class of medications. Due to the risk of substance abuse on this medicine, some may wonder if Soma is considered a controlled substance. We went to the medical experts to learn everything you want to know about Soma and its potential for drug abuse.

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Drug Topics

JANUARY 2, 2025

Jennifer Goldman, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, discusses how putting glucagon kits in public areas and long-term care facilities can help patients with diabetes.

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DiversifyRx

JANUARY 2, 2025

KPI optimization is critical to improving the performance of your independent pharmacy. If you dont measure it, you cant improve itthis statement has never been truer for pharmacy owners. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the benchmarks of success, providing insights into your pharmacys performance and guiding smarter decisions. Yet, many pharmacy owners overlook this critical aspect, focusing on day-to-day operations without a clear picture of their businesss health.

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Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Constantine Tam, MD, discusses zanubrutinib's efficacy in CLL/SLL, emphasizing its durability, high response rates, safety considerations, and evolving therapeutic potential in combination with other agents.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Prednisone is a medication used to decrease irritation and inflammation in the body. It belongs to a class of drugs called glucocorticoids. There are many different conditions that prednisone is used for, including allergies, asthma, dermatitis, inflammatory bowel disease, arthritis, lymphoma, and leukemia. Its even used for organ transplantation in adults.

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Drug Topics

JANUARY 1, 2025

Check out this list of our top 5 most read immunization stories from the year 2024.

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Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Frances Abanonu: the power of childhood dreams eomizowh Tue, 12/31/2024 - 12:11 Author: Erin Wilson Third-year PharmD student Frances Abanonu knew at age 11 that she wanted to be a pharmacist. Her early career ambitions stemmed from her father, who was chronically ill and passed away when she was very young. She told herself then that she would grow up to manufacture drugs that would keep others alive.

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Pharmacy Times

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Adding HIV/AIDS to core chronic diseases is a key change.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Veterinarians do not use the skeletal muscle relaxant tizanidine in dogs. There are no veterinary studies on the effects or safety of tizanidine in companion animals and no published dosages. If a dog is given or accidentally eats tizanidine, thats a potential veterinary emergency requiring inducing vomiting or monitoring the dog in a veterinary clinic.

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Drug Topics

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Check out this list of our top 5 most read nonopioid pain management stories from the year 2024.

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PharmaVoice

JANUARY 3, 2025

The agency’s main drug review office cleared 50 novel medicines last year, short of 2018’s record total but on the higher end of recent annual tallies.

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