Prediabetes On the Rise Among US Teens and Young Adults
Prediabetes can increase the risk the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Intensive or Standard Blood Pressure Control for Patients Aged 80 and Older
Are the benefits of lowering systolic blood pressure to less than 130 mm Hg the same for those aged 80 years and older as they are for younger patients?
The Impact of Patents and Exclusivities on FDA’s Approval of Generic Drugs
What are some of the factors affecting whether a brand-name drug has generic competition?
Dapagliflozin Granted Priority Review for Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
AstraZeneca’s supplemental New Drug Application for dapagliflozin (Farxiga) has been granted Priority Review by the FDA.
FDA OKs Fast-Acting Insulin Aspart Injection for Children with Diabetes
Insulin aspart injection (Fiasp, Novo Nordisk) has been approved for use as a new mealtime insulin option for children with diabetes.
Relying on Your Distributor Through Natural Disasters
The critical role of distributors amid natural disasters, and strategies to protect and maintain the pharma supply chain
FDA Issues Complete Response Letter to Investigational Long-Acting HIV Regimen
The New Drug Application is seeking approval for ViiV Healthcare’s cabotegravir and Janssen’s rilpivirine for the treatment of HIV in adults.
Novo Nordisk Announces New Insulin Affordability Options
Due to ongoing insulin affordability challenges, Novo Nordisk is offering new cost assistance options for patients with diabetes.
Diabetes an Independent Risk Factor for Heart Failure
A new study examined diabetes as an independent predictor of heart failure.
Policy Eliminating Non-Medical Vaccine Exemptions Linked to Improved Coverage Rates
A 2016 California policy that eliminated non-medical vaccination exemptions for schoolchildren was linked to an increase in vaccine coverage.
Survey: Pharmacies Can Improve Medication Disposal Education Efforts
Pharmacies can play an important role in raising awareness about efficient medication disposal methods.
FDA Approves Maintenance Olaparib for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Olaparib (Lynparza, Merck and AstraZeneca) is approved for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with germline BRCA-mutated metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Recommended Vaccines for Patients with Diabetes
Patients with diabetes are at risk for complications from vaccine-preventable diseases, making immunization especially critical.
Looking Back at 2019, and Planning Ahead
In 2020, we know there will be a renewed focus on collaborating across health care specialties while reducing costs.
FDA Approves Generic Versions of Apixaban
The approvals were granted to generic apixaban applications from Micro Labs Limited and Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Top FDA Drug Approvals from 2019
Our most-read FDA approval articles from 2019.
Major Drug Store Chains Support HIV PrEP program
Walgreens, CVS Health, and Rite Aid are supporting the recently-launched “Ready, Set, PrEP” program.
Albertsons Expands Genetic Testing for Mental Health
Albertsons is expanding its partnership with Genomind to offer patients genetic testing to guide mental health medication management.
How Pharmacists Alleviate Primary Care Shortages
Many in community pharmacy worry that there are too many pharmacists for not enough jobs-whether it’s true or not is up for debate.
Independent Pharmacy: A Day in the Life
Simon Murray, MD, recently spent the day with Chris Castagna, RPh, an independent pharmacist.
Drug Shortages, Product Standardization Plague IV Drug Delivery
Ongoing threats to the safety of intravenous (IV) drug delivery include drug shortages and lack of IV product standardization, according to an expert panel.
Pharmacist and Physician Communication: We Can Do Better
Initiating conversation takes time and effort.
Study: Invasive Procedures Not Better than Meds for Cardiac Events
Invasive methods did not perform better than drug treatment in patients with stable ischemic heart disease
FDA Approves Novel Acute Migraine Treatment
Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy) is the first oral calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist approved by the FDA for the acute treatment of migraine.
Study Finds Pneumonia Vaccine Can Decrease Severe Cases By 35%
A new study of a vaccine used against a pneumonia-causing bacteria found that cases of severe pneumonia decreased by 35% among those children who had received the vaccine.
FDA OKs New Treatment Option for Previously-Treated HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu, Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca) is a new treatment option for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer who have progressed after 2 or more prior regimens.
Opioids: The Pharmacist’s Role
Practical tips to help keep patients safe.
Pharmacy Associations Offer Perspective on Canada Drug Import Proposal
The proposed rule would allow for the importation of certain drugs from Canada.
Top Pharmacy Stories of 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, let’s look back at some of the top pharmacy news stories of the year.
What Pharmacists Need to Know About COPD and Transitions of Care
Pharmacists can play an integral role in transitions-of-care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to prevent hospital readmissions.
