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Monday Pharmaceutical Mystery: March 25
JB's husband has been noticing out of character behavior. Could it be 1 of her medications?
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Potential Hepatitis C Vaccine Could Help Eradicate Disease
A novel vaccine to prevent hepatitis C infection has been tested in Baltimore and at two other sites in the United States.
Study: Certain ADHD Medications May Increase the Risk of Psychosis
The prescription of stimulants for the treatment of attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is increasing among adolescents and young adults, and a new study sheds light on possible safety concerns.
Measles: Low Vaccination Rates Leaving Communities Unprotected
Measles, although highly contagious, can be prevented altogether through widespread vaccination.
FDA Warns of Risks Associated with Venetoclax Use in Multiple Myeloma
Interim phase 3 trial results showed an increased risk of death for patients receiving venetoclax for multiple myeloma.
Drinking Hot Beverages Like Tea Linked to Esophageal Cancer
Although there have been links between esophageal cancer and drinking hot tea, this was the first study to examine a specific temperature.
Three-Year Data Support Efficacy of Biosimilar Ontruzant in Breast Cancer
A phase 3 study compared overall survival and cardiac safety between biosimilar trastuzumab (Ontruzant) and the reference medicine.
Best-Selling Specialty Drug List Tops SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Trending News Today: Kentucky Launches Investigation Into PBM Practices
Top news of the day from across the health care industry.
Sugary Beverages Associated With More Severe Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Patients with multiple sclerosis who consumed 2 cans of soda per day were 5 times more likely to experience severe disability.
Solriamfetol Approved for Excessive Daytime Sleepiness from Narcolepsy, Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Solriamfetol (Sunosi, Jazz Pharmaceuticals) is the first dual-acting dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for this indication.
Drug Shortages: Contributing Factors, Mitigating the Impact
The impact has been a continual struggle for pharmacies to provide adequate and appropriate patient care.
The Business Strategy Causing Patients to Drive Past the Competition
You have a passion for helping people feel better, live longer, and enjoy life more. But, is your current place of employment allowing you to do that?
Pharmacy's Past: The Soothing Syrup Known for Causing Death in Thousands of Babies
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, created in 1849, contained morphine and alcohol and was recommended in high doses.
Novel, Repurposed Drug Combo Shows Potential in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
When combined, treatment with metformin and heme suppressed tumor growth in mice.
Compounds Found in Coffee May Inhibit Prostate Cancer
A pilot study suggests compounds found in coffee may slow the growth of prostate cancer.
Trending News Today: FDA Temporarily Allowing Certain Impurity-Containing Losartan Products
FDA OKs First Treatment for Postpartum Depression
Officials with the FDA have approved brexanolone (Zulresso, Sage Therapeutics) injection for intravenous use for the treatment of postpartum depression in adult women.
BMI in Adolescence Linked to MS Development Later in Life
Higher body mass index at beginning of menstruation linked to greater risk of developing multiple sclerosis.
New Technology Designed to Deliver Faster Reimbursement
With patient pay responsibility expected to climb 50% of every health care dollar by 2020, solutions to streamlining reimbursement may help.
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against AbbVie, Biosimilar Manufacturers
Lawsuit alleges that patients paid artificially high prices for brand-name Humira, and that they were deprived of the benefits of early, robust competition from biosimilars as a result of wrongful conduct.
CDC: Many New HIV Transmissions the Result of Those Unaware of Their Status
According to the report, approximately 80% of new HIV transmissions are from people who do not know they have HIV infection or are not receiving regular care.
5 Ways Health Systems Are Missing Out by Not Addressing Specialty Pharmacy
Operating a specialty pharmacy is a great benefit to health systems that adopt it early, while those who wait are going to face higher risks and have a lower probability of success.
Ramucirumab, Erlotinib Combo Delays Disease Progression in NSCLC Trial
The phase 3 RELAY trial met its primary endpoint in significantly improving progression-free survival in metastatic EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer.
Trending News Today: Experimental Endometrial Cancer Drug Shows Promise
Affordable Laser Probe Created for Early Melanoma Detection
A simple, compact laser probe is an opportunity for early detection of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
FDA to Evaluate Immunotherapy for Peanut Allergy
Aimmune’s Biologics License Application for AR101 under evaluation as a treatment to reduce the risk of anaphylaxis in peanut-allergic children and adolescents following exposure to peanut.
FDA Approves First Drug for Postpartum Depression
This therapy is expected to become available in late June.
Recognizing and Avoiding Fraud Landmines, Part 3
The risks are too high for the pharmacy to be cavalier regarding compliance with antifraud laws.
Medication Access Framework Identifies Social Determinants of Health
The framework describes the cyclic nature of medication access, beginning with the patient’s awareness of their illness or condition, and ending with adherence.