FDA Approves Amgen’s Infliximab-axxq
December 6, 2019
Biosimilar to Remicade
Takeaways from a roundtable at ASHP 2019.
Health System News
FDA Investigating NDMA in Metformin
December 6, 2019
Patients with type 2 diabetes should keep taking their medication.
Kroger Partners With Hospital Network
December 6, 2019
Kroger recently launched an initiative that enables hospitals and health care networks to leverage Kroger resources to provide broader access and value-based health care.
Ubrogepant Shows Effective Elimination of Migraine Pain and Symptoms
December 5, 2019
Allergan’s positive phase 3 trial results indicate a potential use for the CGRP receptor agonist.
Medicare Prescription Plans May Take Longer to Cover New Generic Drugs
December 5, 2019
Pharmacists can help advocate for availability and coverage.
What Pharmacists Should Know About the FDA’s DCAP for Generic Drug Access
December 5, 2019
Removing patient barriers to generic drugs.
National Poll Highlights Antibiotic Education Needs Among Older US Adults
December 5, 2019
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
December 3, 2019
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
December 3, 2019
Side-by-side comparisons may persuade patients to receive the vaccine.
Gabapentin, Baclofen Misuse on the Rise in US Adults
December 2, 2019
A new study shows increases in the misuse of non-opioid medications among US adults coinciding with decreases in opioid prescribing.
