Drug Topics, Digital Edition, February 2013

If approved, Perrigo’s Opill would be the first nonprescription birth control pill ever.

Drug Topics® is joined by Thomas W. Taylor, the owner of Williamsburg Drug, for a conversation about starting an independent pharmacy, maintaining patient relationships, and more.

Pharmacists can provide support and guidance to patients during their month of fasting.

Drug Topics® is joined by Dr. Alex Capano, Chief Science Officer at Ananda Professional to discuss what CBD is used for mental health, where research should go next, and how to ensure that patients are getting effective CBD products.

Though unlikely to pass this year, opponents say the proposal is nonetheless amplifying the spread of false claims and sowing distrust of medical professionals.

According to a recent study, the diabetes medication semaglutide is more effective as a 25 mg or 50 mg dose on its own, rather than a 14 mg add-on dose with other medications.