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In a press briefing, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom, PhD, said the decision to declare a pandemic is based on ongoing assessments of the geographic spread, the virus’s impact on overall society, and the severity of the illnesses.

Smoking cessation medication varenicline does not appear to be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular or neuropsychiatric hospitalization compared with nicotine replacement therapy.

The Masters in Pharmacy Business Administration program is designed for emerging pharmacy professionals seeking executive positions who are interested in obtaining an in-depth understanding of the business of pharmaceuticals.

While not everything on this list is a law, they are all at least best practices and/or tips to most efficiently comply with a law or regulation, and to get your job done.

Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce that it has launched esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules, 20mg and 40mg.

The new drug is a nonopioid therapeutic option for patients experiencing moderate to severe pain.

These results provide insights into the genetic factors underlying the risk of T2D and may reveal strategies for reducing the risk among women who had gestational diabetes.

In recent history, drug shortages became somewhat of a phenomenon, tripling from 61 shortages in 2005 to 178 in 2010.

The study, called DELIVER: A Phase 3b Safety Study of the Dapivirine Ring and PrEP in Pregnant Women, will complement an ongoing NIH-funded trial of PrEP in adolescents and young women during pregnancy and the first 6 months after birth.

When combining a drug that is known to cause beta cells to proliferate with another drug that is already in widespread use in people with diabetes, it will cause the cells to proliferate at a rate of 5% to 6% per day, according to the study authors.

Dengue is endemic in the United States territories of American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

Fears surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak have had major effects even in unaffected areas, including face mask shortages, a falling stock market, and many unsubstantiated rumors.

Politicians on both sides of the aisle have long been debating key issues in modern health care, including rising drug prices, access to care, and national addiction rates. Despite some agreement on which issues are most pressing, arguments persist in how to address them heading into the 2020 presidential election.

Pharmacists at Benzer Pharmacy will begin to offer DisposeRx packets during comprehensive in-person consultations to patients with unused and expired medications at home.

There are things in the pharmacy manager’s control to which they should attend, and other things not in their direct control about which they should at least be cognizant rather than ignore.

A study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) found that despite similar rates of enrollment into medical care, youth with HIV have much lower rates of viral suppression compared with adults.

The duration of lactation was found to be a favorable glucose metabolic biomarker profile among women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus.

Operation Broadsword, was the agency’s first bilateral enforcement operation with the Government of India.

Per capita health spending for 160 million Americans in employer-sponsored health plans grew by 4.4% in 2018, marking the third consecutive year of growth above 4%.

In the current chaotic environment of reimbursement that depends on quality and cost savings, pharmacists should increase their presence.

Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, founder of the Pharmacist Moms Group, said she believes that every situation is different when it comes to choosing the best remedy for children.

Simplici-T1 is the first study to test activation of glucokinase in patients with type 1 diabetes by evaluating daily oral TTP399 as an adjunct to insulin therapy.

In a recent study, researchers hypothesize providers’ safety concerns about treatment as a potential barrier.

Diclofenac sodium topical gel was first approved by the FDA in 2007 as a prescription drug, and was indicated for the relief of osteoarthritis pain in joints responsive to topical treatment, particularly the joints of the hands, knees, and feet.

New on-demand approach could aid where the absence of pharmacies, physician offices, or basic refrigeration makes it difficult to access critical medicines, daily use chemicals, and other small-molecule compounds.

The once-daily solution will be the first once-daily eye-itch allergy-relief drop to be available without a prescription in the United States.

Why is your patient using clonazepam for burning mouth syndrome?

Eisai has applied to voluntarily withdraw lorcaserin hydrochloride (Belviq) in both its original and extended release forms.

Results from a new retrospective analysis have shown that patients prescribed tiotropium bromide (Spiriva Respimat) inhalation spray 1.25 mcg experienced fewer asthma-related exacerbations when the treatment was added to a combination inhaled corticosteroid and long-acting beta2 agonist (ICS + LABA), compared with patients who received an increased dose of ICS + LABA.

Edina Avdic, PharmD, MBA, BCPS-AQ ID, discusses various recommendations for different patient populations with influenza.