FDA Approves First Ophthalmology Biosimilar for Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration
September 20th 2021An anti-vascular endothelial growth factor therapy, ranibizumab prevents vision loss in patients with retinal vascular disorders, which can cause irreversible blindness or visual impairments in adults.
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Federal Mandates for COVID-19 Mean Enhanced Inventory, Scheduling: What Pharmacists Need to Know
September 20th 2021Pharmacists will need to make sure they have the necessary personal protective equipment in place to meet increased clinic activity and while keeping an eye on levels of flu vaccines and tests.
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An Overview of FDA Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategies
September 20th 2021REMS are not intended to minimize all harmful effects of a drug, but instead focus on preventing, tracking, and handling a specific serious risk by informing, educating, and/or enforcing measures that reduce the frequency and/or intensity of the event.
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Apalutamide Demonstrates Strong PSA Response in Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer
September 20th 2021Apalutamide (Erleada, Johnson & Johnson) demonstrated a strong prostate-specific antigen response and high adherence rates in patients with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
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Clinical Trial Evaluating Vaccine Against Opioid Use Disorders Enrolls First Patients
September 17th 2021Funded by a grant from the National Institutes of Health, this trial is intended to test the safety and efficacy of a vaccine designed to selectively prevent the euphoric and toxic effects of oxycodone.
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FDA Accepts Biologics License Application for Tislelizumab for Esophageal Cancer
September 17th 2021Clinical trial results found a 30% reduction in the risk of death and a 2.3-month extension in median overall survival among patients with advanced or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma treated with tislelizumab.
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Pharmacy Focus Episode 31: What's New in COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates
September 17th 2021The Pharmacy Times® Pharmacy Focus podcast provides the latest industry news and information, thought-leader insights, clinical updates, patient counseling tools, and innovative solutions for the everyday practice and business of pharmacy.
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