Jennifer Barrett, Assistant Editor

Individuals who drink coffee each day found less likely to die compared with non-coffee drinkers from several different health conditions.

A recently-published study has found another reason to enjoy a cup of coffee.

Endo International has announced its plan to withdraw Opana ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride extended release) from the market.

The FDA has approved Bristol-Myers Squibb’s abatacept (Orencia) in both intravenous (IV) and subcutaneous (SC) injections forms for the treatment of active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) in adults. The approval is the third autoimmune disease indication for Orencia.

Sharp Spike Underscores Need for New Treatments

Two common, inexpensive antimicrobials may have greater clinical benefit for patients with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus areus (MRSA) skin abscesses than previously thought.

Despite recent concerns about proton pump inhibitor (PPI) safety, a recently-published study found no evidence that PPI use contributes to a higher risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease in older adults.

National HIV Testing Day, on June 27, promotes awareness of the importance of testing in the prevention and care of HIV infection.

A Staten Island physician was recently charged for his involvement in an oxycodone distribution conspiracy that yielded the diversion of millions of dollars’ worth of pain medication.

The FDA has approved Cotempla XR-ODT (methylphenidate) extended-release orally disintegrating tablets from Neos Therapeutics, the company announced in a press release.

Pharmacists appear to have a better understanding of penicillin allergies than other health care professionals, according to study that included 276 surveys completed by non-allergist physicians, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists at Rochester Regional Health.

A recent FDA draft guidance could facilitate the development of more generic naloxone hydrochloride nasal sprays.

A session held at the ASHP 2017 Summer Meeting and Exhibition addressed pharmacists impact on the future health care and the inclusion of pharmacists in interdisciplinary teams.

As the primary stewards of their patients’ medication care, pharmacists are ideally placed to identify and reduce harmful medication-related events, according to the Institute for Safe Medication Practices.

Health care has historically been physician-patient focused, but pharmacists and patients are changing this trend.

Statins also found to play key role in preventing cardiovascular events.

What are the latest drugs available in primary care and what role do they play in pharmacy practice?

The benefits of statins may be more far-reaching than previously thought, according to research presented at EuroCMR 2017 last week.

Mibelas 24 Fe recalled due to out-of-sequence tablet packaging and missing expiration and lot information.

Recently-published guidelines offer evidence-based recommendations for health care professionals on safely tapering or stopping proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in patients.

Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of 1 lot of its oral contraceptive tablets Mibelas 24 Fe (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol chewable tablets and ferrous fumarate) because of out-of-sequence tablet packaging and missing expiration and lot information.

A laboratory test that could potentially identify gonorrhea infections that may be more treatable with antibiotics.

Researchers from UCLA have developed a laboratory test that could potentially identify gonorrhea infections that may be more treatable with antibiotics.

Imatinib found to reduce measures of airway inflammation in severe asthma.

Cancer drug shows promise improving asthma symptoms.

The FDA’s Office of Generic Drugs (OGD) recently released its 2016 Annual Report, which highlights the agency’s accomplishments of the past year and provides insight into the office’s performance.

An early-phase study suggests that a targeted cancer drug, imatinib (Gleevec, Novartis), may help treat patients with severe asthma.

The analgesic effects of alcohol could lead to a new class of painkillers.

Hepatitis C virus infection rates are the highest in 15 years, according to recent data released by the CDC.

Having a few alcoholic beverages may be just as effective as some pain medications from the pharmacy, according to research from a new study.