USP is putting into place changes in compounding standards following reports of patients hurt by pharmacist-compounded drugs
FTC Files Lawsuit Against ‘Big 3’ PBMs for Drug Price Inflation
In its first move since the July interim report detailing pharmacy benefit manager practices, the FTC is now suing CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx.
Pharmacists’ Ability to Close Gap in Delivery of Oral Anticoagulation Therapy
Researchers aimed to discover whether pharmacist-led delivery of oral anticoagulation therapy can lead to an increase in stroke risk reduction for patients with actionable atrial fibrillation.
Medication, Health Care Affordability Improved During COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers compared health care and prescription medication affordability during the COVID-19 pandemic to pre-pandemic numbers.
GLP-1s, SGLT2 Inhibitors Reduce Progression of CKD
In a session presented at the 2024 Heart in Diabetes Conference, Matthew Weir, MD, discussed the potential benefits of GLP-1s and SGLT2 inhibitors for improved chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular outcomes.
Financial Incentives Show Significant Success for Weight Loss in Men
Researchers analyzed groups of men given financial incentives to motivate weight-loss behaviors compared with a non-incentivized control group.
FDA Approves Updated Label for Altuviiio for Effective Bleed Protection in Children Younger than 12 Years
Altuviiio was first granted approval by the FDA in February 2023.