GLP-1 Access Limited for Teens with T2D, Obesity
In an abstract presented at the Endocrine Society’s ENDO 2024 annual meeting in Boston, Massachusetts, researchers explored access to GLP-1s for teenagers with and without type 2 diabetes.
Living with Obesity for 10 or More Years Increases Heart Attack, Stroke Risk
While elevated BMI at baseline was not associated with increased cardiovascular risk, cumulative excess BMI was associated with an increased risk in people under 50.
Higher Testosterone Levels Linked with Reduced Risk of T2D in Men Under 65
Higher serum testosterone concentration was not associated with a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes in men older than 65.
Boehringer Ingelheim Inhaler Cost Cap Program Launches
All Boehringer Ingelheim inhalers are included in the program and will be available for $35 per month for eligible patients.
Stress in Childhood Associated with Earlier Adolescent Substance Use
Research presented at ENDO 2024 found that environmental stress increased the likelihood of earlier alcohol, nicotine and cannabis use in females and traumatic events increased the likelihood in males.
Now Trending: Increase in Global Cancer Drug Spend, Concerns About AI Dermatology
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Weekend ICYMI: May 27 to May 31
In case you missed it, this week we had news about AI's role in promoting skin cancer awareness, the legalization of edible cannabis, expanding the role of the pharmacist, and more.
Small Doses: May 27 to May 31
Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might have missed this week, dispensed in small doses.
Canadian Drug Importation May Do More Harm Than Good
Authors analyzed Section 804 of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) allowing state-sponsored programs to bring Canadian drugs onto US soil.
Over 30% of American Adults Know Someone Who Died of Drug Overdose
According to a survey, 18.9% of respondents said that the person they knew who died of a drug overdose was a family member or close friend.
How an Independent Pharmacist Incorporated Coffee into His Pharmacy
In an interview with Chris Schaffner, PharmD, owner of Schaffner Pharmacy and Apothecary Coffee in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, he discussed his unique pharmacy operation with the help of coffee shop revenue.
FDA Grants EUA to OTC COVID-19, Flu Combination Test
The SpeedySwab COVID + FLU A&B Self-Test from Watmind is intended for at-home and point-of-care use and can simultaneously detect COVID-19, influenza A, and influenza B in 15 minutes.
Breaking: FDA Approves Moderna’s mRNA RSV Vaccine, mRESVIA
mRESVIA is the first mRNA vaccine approved for a disease other than COVID-19.
Recap: Mental Health Awareness Month
Check out a selection of our coverage from Mental Health Awareness Month.
The Effect of Ransomware Attacks on US Hospitals and Adjacent Health Systems
As health care technology advances and cyberattack threats loom large, researchers aimed to assess the effect of ransomware attacks on US health systems.
Dermatology Roundup: Skin Care in the Digital Age, The Gut-Skin Connection, and More
Check out these can’t-miss dermatology stories published this month.
Vaccination Prior to Initial Infection Reduced Risk of Post-COVID Condition
Researchers addressed the association between COVID-19 vaccination status and incidents of post-COVID condition.
FDA Roundup: Drug Approvals From May 2024
Check out these important FDA updates from the month of May 2024.
May Conference Roundup: AXS24, Digestive Disease Week
Take a look back at the conference coverage you may have missed this month.
FDA-Approved Self-Test for HPV: Another Tool in Fight to Eliminate Cervical Cancer
Roche's self-collection kit allows women to screen for cervical cancer at home, offering an alternative to a visit to a health care provider and promoting early detection of the disease.
FDA Approves Breyanzi to Treat Relapsed or Refractory Mantle Cell Lymphoma
The approval of Lisocabtagene maraleucel (Breyanzi; liso-cel) was based on data from the TRANSCEND-NHL-001 study, in which the therapy showed rapid and durable response rates.
FDA Approves Onyda XR, First and Only Liquid Nonstimulant for ADHD
The drug will be available in pharmacies during the second half of 2024.
Voices in Pharmacy: May 2024 Expert Interviews
Check out these featured Drug Topics expert interviews from May 2024.
CGM Roundup: Mental Health Impact, Landscape of Innovation, and More
Catch up on important continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) news from the month of May.
AI Lifestyle Coach Can Help Improve Outcomes in Patients With Hypertension
After 24 weeks of participation in an AI-driven lifestyle coaching program, 78% of all participants achieved a clinically meaningful SBP reduction of 5 mm Hg or greater.
Q&A: CVS Pharmacy Technician on Rhode Island Unionization Efforts
Chris DesRochers, a pharmacy technician who works at a CVS in Wakefield, Rhode Island and is active in the recent organizing, discusses what motivated him and his coworkers to unionize.
Drug Topics Top 10: Most Read Stories From May 2024
Check out this list of our 10 most read stories from May 2024.
Amgen Gains FDA Approval for First Interchangeable Biosimilar to Eculizumab
Eculizamab-aeeb is the 53rd FDA-approved biosimilar in the US.
Bird Flu Infects Second Human as Outbreak Continues
While US health officials continue to monitor the outbreak in dairy cattle across the country, a second human recently tested positive after a mutation of the bird flu virus.
ICYMI: Drug Topics May 2024 Issue
Don’t miss out on the latest pharmacy insights in the Drug Topics May issue.