This Week on Drug Topics: July 26 to July 30
Here’s a preview of the featured content to watch for this week on Drug Topics®.
News Roundup: US Drug Overdose Deaths Reach Record High, Study Examines High-Dose Buprenorphine Therapy in Emergency Departments
Here’s a roundup of the latest news coverage from Drug Topics®.
This Week on Drug Topics: July 19 to July 23
News Roundup: Johnson & Johnson Recalls Sunscreen; FDA Adds Warning to Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine About Rare Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Johnson & Johnson Recalls 5 Aerosol Sunscreen Brands with Benzene Traces
The consumer products giant voluntarily recalled 4 NEUTROGENA® and 1 AVEENO® spray sunscreen products July 14 after internal testing found low levels of benzene, a carcinogen, in some product samples.
Rare Cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome Reported in Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine
Johnson & Johnson released a statement providing more information on the risks and benefits of its single-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
This Week on Drug Topics: July 12 to July 16
News Roundup: COVID-19 Vaccine Antibody Response in Fully Vaccinated Patients With Cancer, Empagliflozin Reduces Risk of CV Death, Hospitalization for Heart Failure
This Week on Drug Topics: July 5 to July 9
News Roundup: Physician-Pharmacist Collaboration Can Improve Diabetes Outcomes, Plus More Coverage of ADA 2021
Magnolia Pharmacy, A Good Neighbor Pharmacy of the Year Finalist
Texas-based pharmacy is one of three nationwide up for the award.
Mahaska Drug, A Good Neighbor Pharmacy of the Year Finalist
Iowa-based pharmacy is one of three nationwide up for the award.
Rogers Drug Store, A Good Neighbor Pharmacy of the Year Finalist
California-based pharmacy is one of three nationwide up for the award
News Roundup: Routine Pediatric Vaccinations Lag Amid Pandemic, FDA Approves Steroid-Free Antihistamine Allergy Nasal Spray
This Week on Drug Topics: June 21 to June 25
Pharmacists Can Help Patients as Signs of Normalcy Return
Although COVID-19 remains a real threat, it seems we are now progressing toward a return to normalcy thanks to the widespread availability of vaccines and tireless efforts of our health care workers.
News Roundup: FDA OKs New Pneumococcal Vaccine, Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine 90% Effective
New Data Show Combination Antibody Treatment Reduces Risk of Death in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
The RECOVERY study demonstrated that an antibody combination therapy (REGEN-COV; Regeneron) improved survival in hospitalized patients, a first for COVID-19 antibody treatments.
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Demonstrates 90% Overall Efficacy
Novavax’s recombinant nanoparticle protein-based COVID-19 vaccine showed an overall efficacy of 90.4% and 100% efficacy against moderate and severe disease.
This Week on Drug Topics: June 14 to June 18
Coronavirus News Roundup: FDA Adjusts EUA for Antibody Treatment
Here’s a roundup of the latest coronavirus-related news.
This Week on Drug Topics: June 7 to June 11
Advancing LGBTQ+-Inclusive Care: How Pharmacists Can Better Support Patients
Addressing the needs of LGBTQ+ patients requires insight, innovation, and introspection.
FDA Adjusts EUA for COVID-19 Antibody Treatment
The antibody combination COVID-19 treatment is the only one of its kind available in the United States.
FDA OKs Aducanumab for Treatment of Alzheimer Disease
Aducanumab (Aduhelm; Biogen) is the first approved novel treatment for Alzheimer disease since 2003.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Moderna Begins Submission Process for Vaccine Approval, Study Examines Social Distancing Effects on Migraine
AmerisourceBergen Completes Acquisition of Alliance Healthcare Businesses
AmerisourceBergen Corporation today announced the completion of its acquisition of the majority of Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Alliance Healthcare businesses.
Moderna Begins Submission Process for FDA Approval for COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna has initiated the rolling submission process for the biologics license application for its COVID-19 vaccine mRNA-1273.
This Week on Drug Topics: May 31 to June 4
Coronavirus News Roundup: Moderna Vaccine Appears Safe and Effective in Adolescents, Community Pharmacies With Health Mart Hit 1 Million Vaccine Doses
