FDA OKs Fast-Acting Orally Disintegrating Tablet for Acute Migraine Treatment
February 28, 2020
Rimegepant (Nurtec ODT, Biohaven),a fast-acting orally disintegrating tablet, delivers quick and sustained efficacy for patients with migraine.
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Pharmacy Groups Express Concerns About Health Care Megamergers
February 28, 2020
In new comments to the US government, several pharmacy groups say that mergers of major companies have had significant anticompetitive effects without improving the cost and quality of health care.
Investigational Drug May Reduce Symptoms in Refractory GERD
February 27, 2020
A new study tested the investigational drug in combination with proton pump inhibitors for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease.
CDC: New Diabetes Cases Down Among Adults, But On the Rise in Youth
February 26, 2020
The CDC’s 2020 National Diabetes Statistics Report outlines the current state of the disease.
Benefits of Hypertension Treatments Largely Similar Across Drug Classes
February 26, 2020
The differences between antihypertension medication classes were generally small and nuanced in terms of their effect on reducing cardiovascular risks.
Pharmacists Concerned About Shortages in Wake of Coronavirus
February 25, 2020
Separately, a pharmacy association executive urges Americans to receive the flu vaccine.
Informed Pharmacists Can Reduce Barriers to Naloxone in Rural Communities
February 25, 2020
Regardless of naloxone availability, rural pharmacies can serve as an educational resource for individuals seeking access to the medication.
Analysis: Apixaban Associated with Lower Risks Than Warfarin
February 25, 2020
A secondary analysis presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2020 confirmed the safety of apixaban treatment.
FDA OKs New Non-Statin, LDL-C Lowering Treatment
February 24, 2020
Bempedoic acid (Nexletol, Esperion) is a new lipid-lowering therapy option for patients with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia or atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Pharmacist Groups Support Supreme Court PBM Case
February 24, 2020
Several pharmacy groups said they will file a brief in the Supreme Court case, Rutledge v. the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.
