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Is Cheese the Dairy Version of Crack?
Patients observing Cinco de Mayo should consider the potentially addictive properties of their celebratory nachos and quesadillas.
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Drug Class Costs That Increased More Than 200% in 10 Years
In 2015, specialty medications accounted for 37.7% of total drug spending.
5 Tips to Save Money on Prescriptions
Skyrocketing prescription drug prices sit squarely at the center of policy debates about the US health care system.
Very Few Patients Ask Physicians About Advertised Drugs
Pharmacists may be relieved to hear that most patients don't base their health care decisions on what they see on TV.
4 Drug Classes with 200% Increases Over Last Decade
FDA Drafts Drug Compounding Guidance for Health-System Pharmacies
Compounding pharmacies that aren’t registered outsourcing facilities must obtain a valid prescription order prior to compounding any drug products.
Compulsive Behaviors Warning Added to All Aripiprazole Products
The FDA is warning that uncontrollable urges to gamble, binge eat, shop, and have sex are associated with the use of the antipsychotic aripiprazole (Abilify, Abilify Maintena, Aristada).
Alarming Amount of Antibiotic Prescriptions Are Inappropriate
About 30% of all outpatient oral antibiotic prescriptions written in the United States are inappropriate, a new CDC study suggests.
4 Must-Know Facts About Anxiety
In honor of National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week, pharmacists should take the time to ensure patients with anxiety are aware of the basic facts about their condition.
FDA Clarifies Criteria for Breakthrough Therapy Designation Amid Confusion
The FDA's definition of breakthrough" isn't the same as Merriam-Webster's.
The FDA has issued 3 draft guidance documents that clarify how it intends to enforce the prescription requirement for drugs compounded by health-system pharmacies.
4 Drug Class Costs That Increased More Than 200% in 10 Years
Diabetes isn't the only therapeutic class that has seen substantial drug price hikes over the past decade.
DEA Set to Host Another Drug Take-Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will lead the 11th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day this weekend.
5 Drug Spending Trends to Monitor in 2016
New drug launches to have significant impact on prescription medication spending over the next year.
5 Drug Spending Trends to Watch
Total spending on prescription drugs in the United States on a net price basis is expected to reach up to $400 billion by 2020, a new forecast suggests.
FDA Seeks to Reduce Medication Errors
Medication errors are a leading cause of preventable death in the United States.
FDA Issues Guidance to Reduce Medication Errors
5 Alarming Facts About STDs
As STD Awareness Month wraps up, pharmacists should encourage patients to do the same.
Common Drugs That Can Cause Raynaud's Disease
In some cases, Raynaud's Disease can cause blood circulation to fingers and toes to permanently diminish, leading to deformities.
Some Drug Classes Can Cause Raynaud's Disease
Study finds 12 total drug classes that can cause Raynaud’s disease.
A pair of FDA final guidance documents may help drug manufacturers reduce the risk of deadly medication errors.
3 Drug Classes That Can Cause Raynaud's Disease
Patients taking drugs from certain classes should be educated about an alarming side effect.
The Dangers of Unused Prescription Drugs
Common unused prescription medications include pain killers, medications for hypertension, antibiotics, and psychiatric disorders.
5 Less Common Legal Medical Marijuana Uses
States are moving to legalize medical marijuana use for a greater range of conditions.
Top 5 Workers' Comp Drug Classes
Workers' compensation drug spending per worker increased only 2.2% last year as a result of utilization decreasing 2.6%, which offset the 4.4% increase in average cost per prescription.
3 Key Aspects of Updated Daily Aspirin Use Guidelines
The US Preventive Services Task Force recently updated its recommendations regarding daily aspirin use as primary prevention for cardiovascular disease and colon cancer.
Common Unused Prescription Drugs Pose Serious Dangers
Failing to properly dispose of unfinished medications can have dire consequences.
Guidelines for Personalized Health Technology Call for More Science, Affordability
As health information technology becomes increasingly personal, predictive, and preventive, concerns have emerged about the responsible innovation of these devices.
5 States with Highest Prevalence of Unhealthy Habits
Pharmacists in states with the highest incidence of smoking, excessive drinking, insufficient sleep, physical inactivity, and obesity should make a point to discourage all patients from partaking in unhealthy habits.
Online Ventures Seek to Lift the Veil on Generic Drug Prices
US consumers can add generic drug pricing comparisons to the list of tasks they can handle right from their smartphones.