Opioid Use Disorder Medication Initiation After ED Visits for Overdose Remains Low
September 27th 2023A study from the University of Michigan found that only 1 in 6 emergency department visits for an opioid overdose in the United States result in a prescription for buprenorphine, methadone, or extended-release naltrexone.
Understaffing at CVS Pharmacies in Ohio Lead to Concerns About Patient Safety
September 20th 2023The Ohio Board of Pharmacy found during several inspections that some CVS stores in the state had dirty conditions, a lack of control over dangerous medications, and months-long wait times for medications.
Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop Technology Could Improve Quality of Life in Type 1 Diabetes
September 15th 2023A 1-year observational follow-up of a 3-month randomized controlled trial provides insight into the benefits of advanced hybrid closed-loop system use in people with type 1 diabetes using multiple daily injections and self-monitoring of blood glucose.
Video: Majority of Pharmacists Say They Are Being Impacted by Drug Shortages
September 14th 2023Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the current drug shortages and how pharmacists are dealing with them.
GLP-1 Demand to Continue Increase as More Benefits Are Discovered
September 12th 2023Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, two semaglutide products made by Novo Nordisk, as well as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), mimic a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) that targets areas of the brain that regulate appetite and food intake.
Doug Long Talks GLP-1 Sales Surge, Other Latest Health Care Trends
September 11th 2023The Vice President of Industry Relations at IQVIA gave a presentation at the 2023 PBMI Annual National Conference in Orlando, where he discussed everything from healthcare utilization during COVID-19 to spending on specialty drugs.