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Over the Counter: The "Disruptors" and the Role of Innovation in Drug Pricing
September 17, 2020
Eric Levin, CEO of Scripta Insights, discusses how "positive disruption" from private companies are positioned to confront challenges within the pharmaceutical industry.
Boston Medical Center Reduces Opioid Use in Surgical Patients
September 17, 2020
Pharmacists, nurses, and physicians work together to combat the overuse of powerful pain relievers.
Baricitinib Plus Remdesivir Improves Recovery Time for Hospitalized COVID-19
September 15, 2020
Early data from a phase 3 trial showed that baricitinib combined with remdesivir improved recovery in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 compared with remdesivir alone.
Coronavirus News Roundup: Pharmacists Authorized to Administer COVID-19 Vaccines, MJH Life Sciences to Host Webinar on Dual Flu, COVID-19 Threats
September 11, 2020
Here's this week's coronavirus-related news you should know.
FDA Alert: Efficacy Concerns with Atezolizumab Plus Paclitaxel for Breast Cancer
September 11, 2020
The FDA issued a safety alert about efficacy and potential safety concerns with a combination therapy being studied for the treatment of breast cancer.
Oncology Pharmacists Adapt to Serve Patients Amid Pandemic
September 10, 2020
Oncology pharmacists have implemented new ways to communicate with patients, schedule visits and treatments, and re-evaluate their medications regimens during the pandemic.
Coronavirus News Roundup: FDA Issues EUA for Rapid Antigen Test, ASHP Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines
August 28, 2020
Here's the coronavirus-related news from this week that you should know.
ASHP Outlines Tenets for COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout and Oversight
August 27, 2020
ASHP issued its recommended principles for the development, distribution, allocation, and oversight of an eventual COVID-19 vaccine.
FDA Removes Boxed Warning for Amputation Risk From Canagliflozin
August 27, 2020
The removal of the boxed warning from canagliflozin was based on the FDA’s review of new data from 3 clinical trials.
Amisulpride Injection Now Available in the US for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
August 25, 2020
Amisuplride injection (Barhemsys; Acacia) is the first and only antiemetic to be approved for the rescue treatment of PONV in patients who have failed prior prophylaxis with an agent of a different class.
Telehealth Improves Access to Pharmacists for Medically Underserved Patients
August 24, 2020
An examination of how telehealth services for medically underserved patients in rural areas improve access to pharmacists for chronic care management.
Coronavirus News Roundup: All Pharmacists Cleared to Administer Childhood Vaccines, Operation Warp Speed on Track for Vaccine
August 21, 2020
Here's this week's coronavirus-related news that you should know.
New Study Shows Sex Biases in Drug Dosage Trials Lead to Overmedicated Women
August 21, 2020
Results of the study demonstrated conclusive evidence of drug dose gender gaps from 86 different FDA-approved medications.
Operation Warp Speed On Track for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution by January 2021, Officials Say
August 19, 2020
Two senior administration officials from Operation Warp Speed offered the latest updates on COVID-19 vaccine development.
Coronavirus News Roundup: US Secures 100 Million Doses of Vaccine From Moderna, Flu Season Preparation Underway
August 14, 2020
Here's the coronavirus-related news from this week that you should know.
Managing Drug Diversion Amid Pandemic
August 10, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis poses unique challenges for managing controlled substances in hospitals.
FDA Approves Oliceridine for Pain Management in Hospitals, Controlled Clinical Settings
August 10, 2020
The opioid’s indication was based on several randomized controlled trials, where patients reported decreased pain.
Coronavirus News Roundup: New Guidelines on Cancer Care, Eli Lilly Launches Trial for Antibody Test
August 07, 2020
Here's this week's coronavirus-related news you should know.
HHS Awards Over $101 Million to Tackle the Opioid Crisis
August 06, 2020
The grants are part of the administration’s continuing focus on rural health initiatives.
Expert Panel Updates Guidelines for Anti-Cancer Treatment Amid COVID-19
August 06, 2020
ESMO released changes to its recommendations on how to manage patients with cancer during the COVID-19 pandemic.