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November 25th 2024
Findings highlight the unmet medical need for outpatient interventions and preventive measures that can reduce hospitalizations.
Study: Subcutaneous Injectable Risperidone Improves Outcomes for Certain Patients With Schizophrenia
November 16th 2021The trial randomized patients to receive TV-46000 once monthly, TV-46000 once every 2 months, or placebo, and found that patients had improved outcomes on TV-46000 regardless of dosing schedule.
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New Rules on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations: Applicability to Pharmacies
November 15th 2021CMS 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.
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The Value of Pharmacists in Treating Alzheimer Disease
November 10th 2021A pharmacist can offer up to date knowledge on the clinical evidence behind new drugs, serving as a source of guidance for patients amongst the controversy with aducanumab and other new medications for Alzheimer disease.
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Combination of Casirivimab, Imdevimab Provides Long-Term Protection Against COVID-19
November 10th 2021A single 1200 mg subcutaneous dose of casirivimab and imdevimab (Regen-COV, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals), a preventative COVID-19 treatment, reduced the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 81.6% during months 2-8, according to additional results from a phase 3 trial published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
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