Lauren Biscaldi is the Managing Editor of Drug Topics.
After DOJ Indictment, CDC Urges Caution Around ADHD Medications
The CDC released an alert encouraging pharmacists and providers to counsel patients around the harms of illegal stimulant medications.
Stopping the Syndemic: Pharmacy at the Intersection of HIV and Injection Drug Use
As the opioid crisis and injection drug use continue, pharmacists can look to previous outbreaks to guide their responses to the HIV–injection drug use syndemic.
Moderna: Combination COVID-19–Flu Vaccine Trial Meets Primary Endpoints
The vaccine, mRNA-1083, elicited noninferior responses vs individual COVID-19 and flu vaccinations.
Check Your Work: Understanding Headache Types
Dive in and learn more about the answers to yesterday’s quiz.
June 6 Marks National Naloxone Awareness Day
Overdose deaths have decreased for the first time since 2018, but naloxone remains an important tool in fighting the opioid epidemic.
Quiz: Understanding Headache Types
Test your knowledge different headache types.
Migraine and Headache Awareness Month: Resources Roundup
Check out this list of resources to share with patients who are managing a migraine or other headache diagnosis.
Pre-, Probiotics May Improve Patient Quality of Life During Immunotherapy
Study results were promising, but larger studies are needed.
Boehringer Ingelheim Inhaler Cost Cap Program Launches
All Boehringer Ingelheim inhalers are included in the program and will be available for $35 per month for eligible patients.
Breaking: FDA Approves Moderna’s mRNA RSV Vaccine, mRESVIA
mRESVIA is the first mRNA vaccine approved for a disease other than COVID-19.
Recap: Mental Health Awareness Month
Check out a selection of our coverage from Mental Health Awareness Month.
Dermatology Roundup: Skin Care in the Digital Age, The Gut-Skin Connection, and More
Check out these can’t-miss dermatology stories published this month.
May Conference Roundup: AXS24, Digestive Disease Week
Take a look back at the conference coverage you may have missed this month.
FDA Approves Onyda XR, First and Only Liquid Nonstimulant for ADHD
The drug will be available in pharmacies during the second half of 2024.
Quiz: Reviewing Allergy and Asthma Triggers
Test your knowledge of asthma and allergy triggers.
FDA Approves Aflibercept (Eylea) Biosimilars, Yesafili and Opuviz
These aflibercept biosimilars are used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and diabetic retinopathy.
National Women's Health Week: Contraceptive Counseling, OTC Products, and More
As Women’s Health Week comes to a close, check out some of our recent women’s health coverage. Dive deep into everything from skin care myths to reproductive care access.
Rx Roundup: Quiz of the Week — May 17, 2024
Test your pharmacy news knowledge with our weekly quiz.
Check Your Work: Understanding Food Allergies
Quiz: Understanding Food Allergies
Test your knowledge of food allergies.
FDA Approves Updated Label for Altuviiio for Effective Bleed Protection in Children Younger than 12 Years
Altuviiio was first granted approval by the FDA in February 2023.
FDA Approves IND for mRNA Vaccine for Epstein-Barr Virus-Related Cancer
WGc-043 is the first and only vaccine approved for this use.
Rx Roundup: Quiz of the Week — May 10, 2024
Check Your Work: Understanding Allergy and Asthma Clinical Guidelines
Q&A: Biosimilar Access, Pricing in the Spotlight
Since biosimilars first launched, unique pricing incentives and strategies have been created to incentives adoption.
Q&A: How The 2024 Election Looms Large Over Pharmacy
One of the biggest issues pharmacists are watching is the Medicare Part D redesign and copay smoothing policy.
Quiz: Understanding Allergy and Asthma Clinical Guidelines
Test your knowledge of allergy and asthma clinical guidelines.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Resources Roundup
Check out this list of resources to share with patients who are experiencing mental health conditions.
Researchers Announce Positive Efficacy Results for Long-Acting Subcutaneous Olanzapine Injection
The drug, TEV-749, demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful efficacy results.
Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month: Resources Roundup
Check out this list of resources to share with patients who are managing an allergy or asthma diagnosis.