FDA OKs Fast-Acting Insulin Aspart Injection for Children with Diabetes
Insulin aspart injection (Fiasp, Novo Nordisk) has been approved for use as a new mealtime insulin option for children with diabetes.
FDA Issues Complete Response Letter to Investigational Long-Acting HIV Regimen
The New Drug Application is seeking approval for ViiV Healthcare’s cabotegravir and Janssen’s rilpivirine for the treatment of HIV in adults.
Novo Nordisk Announces New Insulin Affordability Options
Due to ongoing insulin affordability challenges, Novo Nordisk is offering new cost assistance options for patients with diabetes.
Diabetes an Independent Risk Factor for Heart Failure
A new study examined diabetes as an independent predictor of heart failure.
FDA Approves Maintenance Olaparib for Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Olaparib (Lynparza, Merck and AstraZeneca) is approved for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with germline BRCA-mutated metastatic pancreatic cancer.
Recommended Vaccines for Patients with Diabetes
Patients with diabetes are at risk for complications from vaccine-preventable diseases, making immunization especially critical.
FDA Approves Generic Versions of Apixaban
The approvals were granted to generic apixaban applications from Micro Labs Limited and Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Top FDA Drug Approvals from 2019
Our most-read FDA approval articles from 2019.
Drug Shortages, Product Standardization Plague IV Drug Delivery
Ongoing threats to the safety of intravenous (IV) drug delivery include drug shortages and lack of IV product standardization, according to an expert panel.
Pharmacist and Physician Communication: We Can Do Better
Initiating conversation takes time and effort.
Study: Invasive Procedures Not Better than Meds for Cardiac Events
Invasive methods did not perform better than drug treatment in patients with stable ischemic heart disease
FDA Approves Novel Acute Migraine Treatment
Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy) is the first oral calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist approved by the FDA for the acute treatment of migraine.
FDA OKs New Treatment Option for Previously-Treated HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
Fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki (Enhertu, Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca) is a new treatment option for patients with HER2-positive breast cancer who have progressed after 2 or more prior regimens.
Opioids: The Pharmacist’s Role
Practical tips to help keep patients safe.
What Pharmacists Need to Know About COPD and Transitions of Care
Pharmacists can play an integral role in transitions-of-care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to prevent hospital readmissions.
Encouraging Healthy Habits in Patients with Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, affecting nearly 54 million people.
State Laws and Vaccination Services
Offering immunizations is a smart business move, especially for independent pharmacies.
Outpatient Hypoglycemia Measures May Enhance Care for High-Risk Patients with Diabetes
A set of performance measures for older adults with type 2 diabetes at greater risk for hypoglycemia published by the Endocrine Society and Avalere Health.
FDA OKs Expanded Indication for Vascepa in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Officials with the FDA have approved a new indication and label expansion for icosapent ethyl (Vascepa, Amarin).
Hospital Pharmacy: Streamline Processes for Better Patient Care
A report issued this week at the 2019 American Society of Health System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exposition from McKesson RxO detailed the major trends and challenges in health care ahead.
Prostate Cancer Risk a Blend of Factors
Liver Cancer: How Certain Factors Influence Survival Rates
Various factors can affect a patient’s survival rate.
ISMP Unveils 2020-2021 Best Safety Practice Updates at ASHP Midyear
Two new best practices, a new classification, and 5 updated existing rules.
FDA Approves Amgen’s Infliximab-axxq
Biosimilar to Remicade
FDA Investigating NDMA in Metformin
Patients with type 2 diabetes should keep taking their medication.
National Poll Highlights Antibiotic Education Needs Among Older US Adults
One in 5 older adults said that they’ve taken leftover antibiotics from a previous prescription without checking in with a health care professional.
Coadministering Shingrix and Influenza Vaccines
Conveniently for pharmacists and their patients, both the flu shot and Shingrix (RZV) can be administered during the same clinical visit.
Side Effects: Shingles vs. Vaccination
Side-by-side comparisons may persuade patients to receive the vaccine.
FDA Approves Acalabrutinib for CLL, SLL
Recent approval under new international Project Orbis.
Voxelotor Tablets for Sickle Cell Disease Granted Accelerated Approval by FDA
Hemoglobin S Polymerization inhibitor oral treatment.