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September 20th 2024
The approval enables more convenient flu immunization options for patients.
Opioids for Chronic Pain: More Harm Than Help
January 20th 2015With Americans' use of opioids increasing, a panel from the National Institutes of Health set out to measure the drugs' effectiveness in treating long-term chronic pain, and its report suggested that the risks outweigh the benefits.
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Walgreens Flu Indexâ„¢ for Week of Jan. 19, 2015
January 20th 2015The Walgreens Flu Indexâ„¢ 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. With the ability to generate hyper-local data that's as specific as a single zip code, the Index aims to drive consumer awareness and prevention within communities, while also serving as a valuable resource for health departments, media and others at the local level.
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Pharmacy Quality Alliance and AJPB Forge New Partnership in 2015
January 20th 2015The Pharmacy Quality Alliance and The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits (AJPB) are pleased to announce a partnership in which PQA will contribute a new column to each AJPB issue entitled, Medication Quality Matters.
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Schizophrenia Drug Shows Promise in Late-Stage Trial
January 20th 2015Gedeon Richter and Actavis today announced positive results from a phase 3 trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of cariprazine, an investigational atypical antipsychotic, in preventing relapse among schizophrenia patients.
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