Opioid Use Disorder Medication Initiation After ED Visits for Overdose Remains Low
September 27th 2023A study from the University of Michigan found that only 1 in 6 emergency department visits for an opioid overdose in the United States result in a prescription for buprenorphine, methadone, or extended-release naltrexone.
Understaffing at CVS Pharmacies in Ohio Lead to Concerns About Patient Safety
September 20th 2023The Ohio Board of Pharmacy found during several inspections that some CVS stores in the state had dirty conditions, a lack of control over dangerous medications, and months-long wait times for medications.
Children With T1D Who Report Higher CGM Satisfaction Have Better Glycemic Control
September 18th 2023The 3 most common issues associated with higher satisfaction were “makes adjusting insulin easier,” “helps to keep low blood sugars from happening,” and “makes me feel safer knowing that I will be warned about low blood sugar before it happens.”
Video: Majority of Pharmacists Say They Are Being Impacted by Drug Shortages
September 14th 2023Michael Ganio, PharmD, MS, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the current drug shortages and how pharmacists are dealing with them.