Analysis: Apixaban Associated with Lower Risks Than Warfarin
A secondary analysis presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2020 confirmed the safety of apixaban treatment.
FDA OKs New Non-Statin, LDL-C Lowering Treatment
Bempedoic acid (Nexletol, Esperion) is a new lipid-lowering therapy option for patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Pharmacist Groups Support Supreme Court PBM Case
Several pharmacy groups said they will file a brief in the Supreme Court case, Rutledge v. the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.
Mobile Patient Portal Access Can Improve Diabetes Care
Patient access to portal self-management tools through mobile devices may help significantly improve diabetes care.
FDA Approves First IV Treatment for Migraine Prevention
Eptinezumab-jjmr (Vyepti, Lundbeck) decreased mean monthly migraine days in adult patients in 2 phase 3 clinical trials.
Top 5 Things to Know About COVID-19
FDA responds to shortages, plus other important updates.
Patients At Highest Risk of Overdose at Beginning, After End of Methadone Treatment
Patients receiving methadone treatment are at most risk of overdosing during the first 4 weeks of treatment initiation and following the end of treatment.
Express Scripts Report: Top Drug Classes Driving Spending Growth
Express Scripts’ annual Drug Trend Report highlights top contributors to prescription drug spending in 2019.
Real-World Data Show Clinical Benefits of FreeStyle Libre System in Diabetes
The FreeStyle Libre system decreased HbA1c, increased time in glucose range, and reduced diabetes complications.
New Options for Sickle Cell Disease
Despite sickle cell disease's (SCD) lower profile, 3 new SCD drugs were approved in the last 3 years, with 2 approvals occurring in late 2019
Adolescents, Young Adults with HIV Have Lower Viral Suppression Rates
Quicker referral time to youth-friendly care services could help younger patients with HIV achieve better outcomes.
Harmons Pharmacies Are Special
Greg Jones, RPh, MBA, director of pharmacy services and his team are doing some amazing things in pharmacy.
New Primary Care Model Leveraging Pharmacists Can Curb Health Costs
NACDS praised the new Kaiser Permanente model, which utilizes pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to save significant health care costs.
Pharmacists: Trusted Professionals On the Frontlines of Patient Care
Pharmacists Play An Essential Role In A Diabetes Care Team
The pharmacist’s role in diabetes management is more important than ever before, given the number of patients with diabetes and the number of options available for treating them.
$99 Insulin Program: The ‘Shot Heard Around the Health Care World’
Novo Nordisk has fired the first “shot heard around the health care world.”
Half of Pregnant Women With HIV Not Prescribed Recommended Antiretroviral Therapy
The study evaluated whether antiretroviral therapy prescribing practices reflected current national guidelines.
Conquering Cancer Pain
Special consideration for pain management in patients with cancer.
Debunking 4 Common Myths About the Flu
It’s never too far into flu season to educate patients.
New Reports Show Skyrocketing DIR Fees
Two new reports quantify the problem that community pharmacists have experienced firsthand.
Massachusetts Hospital Uses Telehealth to Increase Access to Opioid Treatment
A UMass Memorial telehealth-based program connects patients with credentialed clinicians who can prescribe medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.
Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy May Be Linked to Offspring ADHD
Maternal vitamin D levels may play a role in influencing the development of ADHD.
Best Practices for OTC Cold Medication Recommendations
Solid recommendations can require detective work.
Minority Representation in Pharmacy
Is there enough diversity in the industry?
Study Adds to Evidence Linking Rosiglitazone to Cardiovascular Risks
Rosiglitazone, which is used to treat type 2 diabetes, may increase the risk of heart problems.
4 Ways to Recognize a Good Pharmaceutical Distributor
Licensure, accreditation, and shared priorities rank high.
Optimizing Outcomes for High-Risk Patients
Med Sync, collaborative care, and compensation for clinical services.
How to Be a Good Manager
Tips for getting the best from your team.
NACDS Voices Support for CMS Pharmacy Quality Proposal
CMS proposed taking action to increase transparency in Medicare Part D plan sponsors’ pharmacy performance measures.
What Pharmacists Should Know About Trends in IBD Treatment
Pharmacists can play an integral role in managing patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) through medication management.
