Riomet (Metformin Hydrochloride Oral Solution) Recalled
Samples of the diabetes medication were contaminated.
Ohio’s PDMP Gives Pharmacists Better Patient View
The PDMP will give pharmacists access to advanced analytics.
Baxter Issues Recall of Nexterone Injection
The affected lots could contain particulate matter.
FDA: Febuxostat Linked with Increased Risk of Cardiac Death
Compared to allopurinol, febuxostat has an increased risk of heart-related deaths.
The Nocebo Effect: What You Hear Can Hurt You
Just how seriously do negative expectations affect patients?
Insulin Drug Prices Are on the Rise and States Want Answers
Several state attorneys general are asking pointed questions about why insulin prices are rising.
Compounded Injectables Recalled
United Pharmacy is recalling glutamine/arginine/carnitine injections.
Tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
A new era of treatment has arrived-here’s what you need to know.
Midazolam Injections Recalled for Wrong Contents
Midazolam syringes in blister packages contained syringes of Zofran.
Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy Linked to ADHD
Prenatal exposure to the common medication was linked to an increased risk of ADHD.
FDA Plans to Expand Access to Certain Opioids
Commissioner Scott Gottlieb makes a departure from previous policy.
Two Companies Announce Drug Recalls
Two companies have issued recalls on their products.
$417 Million Award from Lawsuit Dropped
A judge tossed an award given to a woman claiming baby powder caused ovarian cancer.
GSK Launches More Effective Shingles Vaccine
Will Shingrix become the new go-to shingles vaccine?
ISMP Issues Alert, Urges Pharmacist Intervention
Diabetes patients are making fatal errors with their insulin pens-pharmacists can help.
Five Reasons to Become a Diabetes Educator
Why it's a good time to become more involved in diabetes education.
Edaravone (Radicava) for ALS
Edaravone has been approved for patients with amyotropic lateral sclerosis.
Did Nasal Flu Vaccine Withdrawal Lower Vaccination Rates?
When FluMIst was discontinued, there were worries that flu vaccination rates would drop.
California Passes Controversial Drug Pricing Bill
Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill, but will it actually lower drug costs?
Supplement Recalled, Contained Dangerous Additives
Kiriko is recalling all lots of its weight-loss supplement.
Post-Approval Studies Aren’t Being Conducted
A study finds that a significant number of FDA-mandated studies are unfinished.
How Pharmacists Can Fight Antimicrobial Resistance
A pharmacy organization says all health-providers need to help prevent and fight antimicrobial resistance.
Why a Pharmacy School Cancelled Marijuana Classes
Medical cannabis classes will no longer be held at the University of Maryland-Baltimore.
FDA Safety Communication for Ocaliva
FDA issues new communication about risk of liver injury with Ocaliva (obeticholic acid).
FDA Okays Benzodiazepines and Medication-Assisted Opioid Addiction Treatment
A new communication says benzodiazepines can be used with buprenorphine or methadone, if carefully managed.
Specialty Drug Prices Help Increase Insurance Costs
New data show that health benefit costs in 2018 will rise by their highest since 2011.
FDA Considers Compounding Pharmacy Regulations
Gottlieb says that changes may be coming, but remains firm on current regulations.
Neratinib for Early Stage Breast Cancer
Neratinib (Nerlynx) is an extended adjuvant treatment for patients with early stage HER2 positive breast cancer who are receiving trastuzumab therapy.
Limits on Opioid Prescriptions Gain Popularity
Opioid limits are gaining popularity, but do they actually work?
Express Scripts’ New Formulary Favors Biosimilars, Cuts Opioids
Check out the latest changes to the Express Scripts formulary
