New birth control pill with iron approved

A recent study showed that 45% of women treated with both therapies achieved at least 20% total body weight loss.

Seven major clinical trials reveal semaglutide’s expanding benefits beyond glucose control, showing promise in kidney, heart, liver, vascular, and obesity-related outcomes.

Researchers addressed the current trends in prescription drug use and spending among Medicare Advantage beneficiaries during the first year of clinician access to a real-time prescription benefit tool.

With federal reform continuing to stall, Drug Topics caught up with Iowa State Representative Brett Barker, PharmD, to discuss how his state is regulating pharmacy benefit managers.

Researchers investigated the timing of hypertension diagnosis, exploring how it’s associated with medication prescribing and long-term cardiovascular outcomes.

Congressman Buddy Carter (R-GA) champions the PBM Reform Act of 2025, aiming to enhance drug price transparency and empower pharmacists in healthcare delivery.