Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MARCH 26, 2024

It is likely to be safe for penicillin allergy labels (PALs) to be removed for most patients, a study from the University of Birmingham has found. Some 97% of participants labelled with PALs were shown to have no allergy. However, a large body of evidence suggests that 90-95% of PALs are inaccurate.

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BuzzRx

JANUARY 27, 2023

The term “on-label use” of a drug may seem unfamiliar to most people. In short, this practice is referred to as “off-label” drug use. Surveys have shown that approximately 1 in 5 prescriptions in the US are for off-label use. In certain populations of patients, off-label drug use is even higher.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Millions could be missing out on the most effective antibiotic choice because they mistakenly believe they are allergic to penicillin, prolonging their recovery, increasing the risk of infection and even leading to hospital admission. This label can be carried with them the rest of their lives, without it ever being investigated.

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STAT

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Whole grain cereal and breads also qualify for the label, as do yogurts and some other dairy desserts. But ultra-processed foods are not all the same.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

AUGUST 10, 2023

Although two-person checking is a common practice in many areas of healthcare, the preparation of medication that includes the transfer from labelled ampoules into unlabelled syringes is normally a sole pursuit undertaken by an anaesthetist. of administrations during anaesthesia. Neither of which are yet in widespread use in the NHS.

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STAT

MAY 22, 2024

A drug often used off-label to treat alcohol use disorder might provide better benefits than therapies approved for this indication, STAT tells us. I’m not a coffee drinker, but who needs caffeine when you’ve got the raw adrenaline rush of drug industry news to jolt you awake? Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 3, 2025

It can be used in retail, outpatient, and hospital pharmacy settings and utilizes state-of-the-art technology so qualified pharmacists can complete tasks remotely through a computer, tablet, or phone. Self-service, automated machines: These machines look like automatic teller machines (ATMs).

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STAT

JANUARY 31, 2024

” said Ameet Sarpatwari, the assistant director of the Program on Regulation, Therapeutics, and Law at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Experts say that the Singulair incident highlights a flawed system, both in the U.S. “Are we at the right balance?

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MARCH 5, 2025

Ideally, all inhalers should be recycled or returned to a pharmacy for disposal, preferably when the inhaler has been used up to the number of labelled doses, the researchers added. The post Educate asthma patients about when inhalers are empty, study recommends appeared first on Hospital Pharmacy Europe.

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STAT

AUGUST 30, 2024

… Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy cut the risk of severe complications in patients with a common form of heart failure, according to a new analysis that could boost the company’s efforts to expand the label for the blockbuster treatment , STAT writes. of those who received placebo.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JANUARY 4, 2024

And it warned prescribers not to prescribe GLP-1 RAs licensed for type 2 diabetes for off-label indications. The shortages follow widespread prescribing of GLP-1 RAs for weight loss purposes , including off-label prescribing. A version of this article was originally published by our sister publication The Pharmacist.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JANUARY 16, 2025

Here, lead author and focus group chair Hala Fadda discusses the reasons for widespread off-label prescribing, the FIP studys rationale and main findings, compounding challenges and considerations for improving clinical practice. Addressing compounding variability Our study showed that there is variability in the source of APIs. Biopharm.,

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IDStewardship

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Read all about this in the product label here. It’s not a fast process and may even require going to another section of the hospital to complete the work. More information on ganciclovir in the label here. Special handling of IV ganciclovir New ganciclovir order at 9 PM is no big deal right? Well, maybe not.

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pharmaphorum

MARCH 3, 2022

The findings – published today in the journal Nature Medicine – come after Jardiance was approved for chronic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) last year, with the label expanded to include patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) last month. It has been used to treat type 2 diabetes since 2014.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Additionally, gabapentin is typically used as a human medicine; its prescribed off-label for dogs since it doesnt have FDA approval for them yet. Both vets urge dog owners to keep the medication out of reach of the petlike in a locked cabinet, for exampleand to follow the prescription label carefully. The number is (855) 764-7661.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

clinical pharmacist at University Hospitals in Cleveland, Ohio, cinnamon may have a modest impact on blood sugar levels. If you prefer to take cinnamon capsules instead of adding ground cinnamon to your foods and drinks, Dr. Sapola says it’s important to read the supplement label so you know how much cinnamon is in each capsule.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JANUARY 19, 2023

In the present study, researchers undertook an open-label, randomised trial to examine the comparative effectiveness of TM and FM in patients discharged from hospital following an admission for heart failure, irrespective of their ejection fraction.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Pharmaceutical options such as benzodiazepines like diazepam and antidepressants like trazodone are sometimes used off-label to treat insomnia in adults. Buspirone does not have a sedating effect, according to Raj Dasgupta, MD , sleep specialist and program director at Huntington Health Hospital in California.

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pharmaphorum

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

The phase 3 open-label trial will test the cocktail in patients hospitalised with COVID-19 and will compare the effects of adding the antibody cocktail REGN-COV2 to the usual standard-of-care versus standard-of-care on its own. The post Regeneron tests COVID-19 antibody therapy in UK’s RECOVERY trial appeared first on.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Ozempic has also shown promise as a weight-loss medication and is often prescribed off-label for this purpose. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help control blood sugar in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

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IDStewardship

MARCH 12, 2023

” Labeling the use of an antibiotic as inappropriate or appropriate cannot simply be done based upon whether it is FDA-approved for a given indication. Article 5: A Baker’s Dozen of Top Antimicrobial Stewardship Intervention Publications for Hospitalized Patients in 2021 Find it here.

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Pharmacy Is Right For Me

OCTOBER 21, 2022

This saved the Nuclear Pharmacies money and time usually spent on training Hospital and Retail pharmacists who left those settings for Nuclear. During the week, I work at the hospital from morning to afternoon. What does a typical workday look like for you?

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The FDA Law Blog

AUGUST 7, 2024

But recently, a new challenge was filed in the District Court for the District of Columbia questioning whether modifications to labeling as a result of patent protections—beyond the mere omission of language—are permissible under the section viii carve-out requirements.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MARCH 21, 2024

Supporting the successful compounding of drugs with 3D printing processes has the potential to not only fulfil unmet patient needs but also drive efficiencies in hospital pharmacies. 3 But what about 3D drug printing in hospitals? Moreover, hospital pharmacies often encounter challenges related to drug shortages.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 10, 2025

Although gabapentin is an anticonvulsant , its often used off-label to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS) and other nerve conditions or neuropathic pain. Gabapentin is a prescription medication used to treat nerve pain and epilepsy. It can also treat postherpetic neuralgia, a type of pain that happens after having shingles.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

MAY 29, 2023

Lexicon senior vice president and chief medical officer Dr Craig Granowitz said: “With today’s FDA approval, Inpefa is now a valuable option for physicians to consider when treating patients transitioning out of the hospital and working to break the cycle of repeated hospitalisation.”

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European Pharmaceutical Review

DECEMBER 13, 2024

This authorises a novel CE-labelled needle for intravitreal injection. The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Roche’s Vabysmo (faricimab) prefilled syringe (PFS) as the EUs first and only bispecific antibody prefilled syringe for retinal conditions causing vision loss.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JULY 18, 2023

Removing the label of being allergic to penicillin involves intra-dermal skin testing followed by an oral penicillin challenge. The post Oral penicillin challenge deemed safe and effective in low-risk allergy patients appeared first on Hospital Pharmacy Europe.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Minisha Sood, MD , a board-certified endocrinologist at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, doesn’t recommend Vyvanse for the sole purpose of weight loss, but she says weight loss is sometimes an unintentional side effect of the medication. “The Sources Vyvanse Label.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 22, 2025

CPH, clinical pharmacy manager with HCA Florida Highlands Hospital. Its also used off-label to treat conditions like anxiety disorders, panic disorders, and symptoms of an overactive thyroid. It has a half-life of three to six hourshalf of the drug is eliminated from your system in this period.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 20, 2022

While the label expansion will likely increase avenues for patients to access the antiviral, Ganio adds one caveat: due to burnout and turnover seen across the healthcare field, including pharmacy staff, there are going to be sites that just don't have the resources to dedicate a pharmacist to do some of this work.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

In a phase 2 open-label trial, Lifileucel, which is an autologous, centrally manufactured tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte product, demonstrated durable responses, addressing a major unmet need in patients with metastatic melanoma with limited treatment options after approved therapy.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MAY 22, 2024

In developed countries, between five and 15% patients carry a penicillin allergy label , and patients receive a penicillin allergy label by their third birthday in approximately 75% of cases. However, a large body of evidence suggests upwards of 90% of patients with a penicillin allergy label are not truly allergic.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Simpson alleged in a lawsuit filed in the District of New Jersey that Bayer paid kickbacks to physicians and hospitals to prompt them to use Trasylol and Avelox. Simpson also alleged that the company sold these drugs for off-label usages that were not acceptable and essential.

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The Checkup by Singlecare

JUNE 7, 2024

However, it is still only approved for certain conditions, with other conditions being potential off-label uses. Farxiga for chronic heart failure Farxiga is approved to reduce the risk of hospitalization, urgent heart failure visits, and death in adults with chronic heart failure. Read on to learn more about the uses of Farxiga.

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IDStewardship

JUNE 6, 2023

Streamlined Prescription Filling : AI systems can automate prescription filling processes by extracting relevant information from electronic prescriptions, verifying insurance coverage, and generating labels. What are some ways that hospital-based pharmacists can use artificial intelligence to advance their daily practice?

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The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 10, 2025

Although metformin is only approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, it has several off-label uses, including in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Its a member of the biguanide class of medications and is sometimes sold under the brand name Riomet. How does this benefit people with PCOS, specifically?

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