
News Roundup: September 26 to September 30
Your weekly roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.
Supporting the Next Era of Independent Pharmacies in the US & Abroad
The future of independent pharmacy requires the combination of what makes independent pharmacy special and the digital landscape found elsewhere in retail.
Update on Using Dextromethorphan-Bupropion in Depression
A new—cough, cough—combination treatment for depression. Researchers performed an RCT of dextromethorphan-bupropion in major depressive disorder.
Is There a Link Between COVID-19 and Increased Type 1 Diabetes Diagnoses?
A pair of studies released within days of one another have produced conflicting reports related to the apparent increase in type 1 diabetes diagnoses following a COVID-19 infection in younger patients.
Program for Safer Opioid Supply Shows Positive Results
Positive effects emerge when patients get medical care, avoid deadly fentanyl-laced street drugs.
Adjustments in Drug Coverage Criteria in Health Plans Based on New Evidence
However, researchers found that only a small percentage of plans use available real-world evidence studies and economic evaluations in their coverage policies.
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