Aislinn Antrim, Assistant Editor

While remdesivir is not FDA-approved to treat the novel coronavirus, the orphan drug status would provide 7 years of exclusive marketing in the United States and tax credits on research and development costs once the drug was approved.

Following a 7.5% increase in melanoma-related deaths among white Americans between 1986 and 2013, researchers have now found a nearly 18% decline over the following 3 years.

Officials with the FDA have said they are beginning to see unauthorized test kits marketed for consumers to test for COVID-19 at home.

The multi-site study of patients aged 65 years or older examined the levels of vitamin D levels in blood serum, and nutrition and its impact on mobility.

The phase 3 trial showed a statistically significant improvement in overall survival (OS) and composite complete remission rate.

A report published noted that there are subpopulations of pediatric patients with COVID-19 who have an increased risk for more significant illness.

“We’re pretty devastated,” said Jessica Harris, a friend of Rutter, in an interview with WFSB. “She beat cancer and lost the battle to coronavirus—it’s just crazy.”

Four out of 8 manufacturers of hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug that had shown some success treating the symptoms of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), are already experiencing shortages.

A new report from the CDC has found that a significant portion of hospitalizations in the United States have come from younger adults.

The drug was previously approved to treat HCV in adults

This will be the first global study of tocilizumab in this setting and is expected to begin enrolling in early April, with a target of approximately 330 patients globally.

Although preventive measures may be largely the same for patients with cancer during the COVID-19, the pandemic could result in difficult treatment decisions.

Members of AHIP will take steps to ensure affordable access to COVID-19 testing and treatment, according to a statement from the company.

Furthermore, they established that 101 out of every 10,000 cases will develop symptoms after 14 days of active monitoring or quarantine.

The researchers found that the average yearly out-of-pocket spending by patients with diabetes is over $1,800.

Pharmacy giants Walgreens and CVS are taking extensive steps to ensure patient access to medications during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, including waiving drug delivery fees and expanding telehealth options.

The approval allows Florida to waive certain requirements in Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.

Some pharmacists and technicians are reporting that they don’t have enough personal protective equipment behind the counter.

Patients who received an opioid after tooth extraction reported higher levels of pain than patients who received a non-opioid.

Excessive alcohol consumption can damage the liver, thereby increasing the load on the kidneys to filter the blood stream.

More than 10% of COVID-19 patients were infected by an asymptomatic person, according to new research.

The authorizations have been given to Hologic for its Panther Fusion SARS-CoV-2 Assay and to Laboratory Corporation of America for its COVID-19 reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction test.

Protecting pharmacy staff is vital to ensuring continued care during the COVID-19 outbreak.

In a bid to lower drug prices, Gavin Newsom, the Democratic Governor of California, suggests state contract with manufacturers on specific medications.

Illustrating how pharmacists improve the lives of others in the health environment, and using data to back that up are the 2 most necessary steps in gaining approval for a new hire.

Cannabis is comprised of over 480 compounds and 70 distinct cannabinoids, but tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are the 2 most commonly used.

Novel approaches such as telemedicine may be a way to reach rural patients with cancer, according to a panel discussion at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacists Association 2020 Meeting

In the United States, the CDC has confirmed 938 cases and 29 deaths, as well as 771 patients under investigation.

Pharmacies report that are hand sanitizers are “essentially gone,” with the situation not entirely different from a drug shortage in that it’s also difficult to obtain products from wholesalers amid the coronavirus scare.

Health care spending increased by 4.4% in 2018, slightly more than the 4.2% increase in 2017, and the third consecutive year with an increase greater than 4%.