JCAHO: More ways than one to ensure patient safety

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.

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.

COVID-19 misinformation is common. A study presented at the annual APhA meeting examined how new pharmacy practitioners responded to misinformation and tried to minimize its spread.

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.

The drug, called Leniolisib, is the first and only treatment approved in the United States for APDS, a rare primary immunodeficiency.

The risk of developing breast cancer was greater in women who are currently using or recently used progestogen-only contraceptives, a recent study showed.