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November 28th 2024
Using multiple physicians or pharmacists can result in a lack of coordinated care, missed medication interactions, and overlooked contraindications.
Opioid Litigation Settled for $260 Million in Lieu of Federal Trial
October 21st 2019Four pharmaceutical distributors have agreed to settle federal litigation related to the ongoing opioid epidemic for a collective $260 million, less than a day before a federal trial was set to begin in Ohio.
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Positive Data Shown in Clinical Studies of Cantharidin for Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum
October 20th 2019Three abstracts that evaluate the efficacy and safety of cantharidin (VP-102) were presented by Verrica Pharmaceuticals at the 39th Annual Fall Clinical Dermatology Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Interactions Between Emergency Contraception and Other Hormonal Contraceptives
October 19th 2019One highlight of the American Society for Emergency Contraception (ASEC) EC Jamboree was the key clinical discussions centered on drug interactions between emergency contraception and other hormonal contraceptives, including ulipristal acetate.
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New Treatment Available for “Off” Episodes in Patients with Parkinson Disease
October 16th 2019Kyowa Kirin’s istradefylline (Nourianz) is now available in the United States as adjunctive treatment to levodopa/carbidopa in adult patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) that are experiencing “off” episodes.
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Asenapine Approved as First Transdermal Patch for Treatment of Schizophrenia
October 15th 2019Officials from the FDA have approved Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s asenapine (Secuado) transdermal system, which is the first-and-only transdermal patch for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia, according to the company.
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Courier Service Delivering Health Care to Pharmacy Customers in Texas
October 10th 2019Prescription medications and other health care items, including vitamins and supplements, eyewear, and natural medicine, such as pharmaceutical-grade CBD oil, is being delivered in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area with service to homes and offices.
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