The agency is looking to regulate them as medical devices.
Five medications (tramadol, olanzapine, mirtazapine, bupropion, and atomoxetine) were associated with significantly better OUD remission.
In most patients who are pregnant or may become pregnant, warfarin is contraindicated due to increased risk of adverse fetal outcomes.
Pharmacists dispensing Lybalvi should understand that potentially life-threatening consequences can occur if opioids are taken concurrently.
Chicago Tribune investigation on pharmacists’ time and workload sparks new regulations.
Strong support from pharmacy professionals and a shift in systems and workflows help pave the way for success.
FDA approvals of these biosimilars started in 2016, but only 1 such product has successfully launched.
CMS Interim Final Rule on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid potentially impacts pharmacies that provide services under a contract or arrangement with these facilities.
Having community pharmacists to influence outcomes associated with social determinants of health in the US population is vital to improving overall patient outcomes.
Building a team to support best practices, medication safety, and staff education can reduce risks.
Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy and Takeda Oncology are reaching across silos and entering an innovative partnership to improve patient care across the entire medication journey.
Students are being exposed to new patient experiences through collaboration with practitioners.
In patients already using analgesics for pain control, pharmacists need to address medication adherence for improved osteoarthritis symptom control.
The prevalence of hypertension continues to increase amongst adults in the United States, leading to other cardiovascular conditions. Lifestyle changes and medication adherence are essential for appropriate hypertension management.
The risk of therapy duplication with OTC and prescription PPIs can be lowered with an innovative, multi-faceted, and intentional approach by pharmacy teams and prescribers.
High adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission.
In recent years, pharmacist roles have evolved as critically important caregivers who increasingly provide essential health care services far beyond medication dispensing.
Nuances can lead to frequent areas of confusion.
Pharmacy workflow changes in the preparation of chemotherapy products can reduce patient chair time.
To build a brighter, healthier, and more equitable future for all US citizens, there is an indisputable need to decriminalize psychedelic medicines.
Treatment options are distinct in their mechanisms, safety profiles, and implications for patients’ quality of life.
The transformation brought about by these technologies is akin to a revolution in health care.
RSVpreF is currently the only FDA-approved RSV vaccine for pregnant individuals.
The growing volume of drugs sold through illegal online pharmacies are estimated to generate 10 times higher adverse event rates than drugs sold through legal pharmacies.
The future of health care is one where pharmacists play a pivotal role, and the Annual Enrollment Period is the perfect opportunity to prove it.
Patients with MDD may also seek complementary or alternative therapies in the form of dietary supplements which might be perceived by patients to be natural and safer than medicinal agents.
Decision on payment reductions looks fleeting as ruling also provides HHS with instructions on cost-cutting goals.