FDA announced May 29 its plans to permit importation of total parenteral nutrition injectable drugs that are in short supply from Norway. The drugs are used to treat premature infants, cancer patients, and gastrointestinal surgery patients who are not able to eat or drink by mouth.
Men using long-term, high dose prescription opioids for back pain were about 50% more likely to be using medications for erectile dysfunction than men with back pain who were not using opioids, according to a study published in a recent issue of Spine.
The National Community Pharmacists Association and RxWiki, Inc. have partnered to offer pharmacists digital solutions, including website services, social media, and mobile apps to deliver medication information to patients.
new study suggests prostaglandin analogues may cause droopy eyelids and other side effects that can hamper vision.
a new, evidence-based paper by the American College of Physicians Clinical Guidelines Committee suggests intensive insulin therapy does not show a consistent benefit and may lead to harm.
Cardiologists are increasingly bypassing the anticoagulant warfarin in favor of rivaroxaban, a more-expensive alternative with fewer side effects, according to the IMS NPA Weekly.
Bill to advance to Senate for vote; NCPA also testifies on compounding before House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health
California Pharmacists Association urging pharmacists to support provider-status legislation (SB 493) in the California State Senate.
Seven Tennesseans have fallen ill after receiving compounded steroid injections made by Main Street Family Pharmacy of Newbern, Tenn., according to the FDA.
Walgreens has donated three semitrailers of food, water, and first aid supplies to the American Red Cross. The company is also encouraging customers at its Oklahoma locations to make $1, $5 and $10 donations to disaster-relief efforts for Oklahoma tornado victims.
Panel splits on safety of drug at higher doses
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging a congressional panel to reject proposals that would force military families to use mail-order services to fill prescriptions.
Sandoz has become the first company to gain the FDA approval to produce a generic version of Atacand (candesartan cilexetil).
Two lots of Sandoz methotrexate sodium found to contain particulate matter
FDA questions safety of suvorexant at higher doses
Abbott recalls some blood glucose meters because of incorrect readings
Express Scripts report forecasts sharp increase in spending on specialty drugs.
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings has introduced a bill to stop price gouging for drugs that are in short supply. H.R. 1958 is called The Gray Market Drug Reform and Transparency Act of 2013.
Older patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be at increased risk for cardiovascular events with newly prescribed long-acting beta-agonists and long-acting anticholinergics.
The Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board will conduct unannounced surveys of compounding pharmacies seeking to renew accreditation from the group. The move is intended to further distinguish accredited compounding pharmacies from unaccredited ones.
After its recent review, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) could not recommend vitamin D and calcium supplementation for the primary prevention of fractures in healthy adults.
Actavis Inc. announced May 20 its plans to acquire Warner Chilcott in a stock transaction deal, which is worth approximately $8.5 billion. The merger is expected to create a global specialty pharmaceutical company serving the women’s health, gastroenterology, urology, and dermatology therapeutic sectors.
New version includes clarifications submitted by ASHP and other stakeholders
The IV injectable treatment is easy to administer and has been shown to prolong survival in patients with CRPC.
JP reaches down deep for his inner Dalai Lama
NCPA is working with healthcare leaders in Congress to ensure development of appropriate measures
When the U.S. Congress buries game-changing laws deep in the bowels of complicated acts named for other things altogether, you wonder why they can't just call things like they see 'em. For starters.
IMS study analyzes the shift from fee-for-service in four states through changes in prescriptions for antipsychotic drugs, diabetes therapies, and respiratory medications
Doses and length of treatment higher than recommended
It's time to get tobacco products out of pharmacies
