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The FDA has given final approval to Aurobindo Pharma Limited for dalfampridine extended-release tablets (10 mg).

Officials with AstraZeneca recently announced that the FDA has expanded the indication of its 80/4.5 mcg budesonide and formoterol fumarate dihydrate inhalation aerosol (Symbicort), approving the drug for the treatment of asthma in patients aged 6 to 12 years.

Excessive amounts of the toxic substance belladonna have been found in certain homeopathic teething tablets, FDA officials confirmed in an announcement.

In a study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, the researchers demonstrated a way to promote sensory neuron growth by blocking a specific molecular signaling pathway.

In Massachusetts, unique occurrences of sudden, onset amnesia and acute, complete, and bilateral ischemia of the hippocampus were identified in a number of individuals.

A recently-published Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) report details updated concerns about newer drugs used to treat hepatitis C virus (HCV).

The FDA has approved Ironwood and Allergan’s Linzess (linaclotide) for an additional dosing of 72 mcg.

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Certain measurements of drug costs do not show the whole picture, and can lead to an inaccurate picture of the gross spend by the customer, and an overstatement of the profits made by manufacturers, according to the study.

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Researchers at Johns Hopkins University investigated knowledge of smoking and nicotine among HIV-positive smokers in a study published online in Addictive Behaviors.

Using bezlotoxumab lowers the rate of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection more than a placebo alone, according to results of 2 phase 3 trials published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Researchers have found a way to potentially combat the damaging effects of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.

The Walgreens Flu Index is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country.

A new study highlights important changes in trends and patterns among cancer mortality in the United States.

New sepsis guidelines have been released

A confirmed customer report of the presence of particulate matter within a single vial prompted Hospira to recall the injectable antibiotic, FDA officials announced.

The Biologics & Biosimilars Collective Intelligence Consortium (BBCIC) is pleased to announce the addition of a new participating organization, Apobiologix.

A natural compound found in broccoli, celery, parsley, and thyme, may reduce the risk of metastasis in triple-negative breast cancer.

Officials with Adapt Pharma announced the FDA approval of Narcan (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray additional dosing.

Seven individuals were arrested and indicted for their involvement in a prescription forgery scheme aimed at illicitly obtaining narcotics for resale.

Researchers are now beginning to watch trends in medical malpractice lawsuits by discipline.

We as pharmacists can start making a little additional balance for ourselves by planning relaxing 3 day weekends.

Pharmacists have yet another reason to promote smoking cessation, as the results of a new study have indicated that smokers with depression can boost their mental health by kicking the habit.

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