October 11, 2013
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The authors examined trends in the utilization of prescription opioid medication following introduction of abuse deterrent technology for Oxycontin.
August 21, 2013
We examined the prevalence of use and cost impact of DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in people with diabetes.
June 07, 2013
With new drugs in the pipeline and the impact of updated FDA drug safety policies on colchicine, gout may no longer be inexpensive to treat.
April 08, 2013
Generic atorvastatin led to an increase in generic dispensing rate and a reduction in the cost of treatment for patients requiring cholesterol-lowering treatment. The upcoming introduction of the PCSK9 inhibitor may change this trend.
February 08, 2013
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is of interest because it is one of the most costly neurological diseases and the introduction of the first oral treatments in 2010 amplified high treatment costs of MS even further.
December 12, 2012
Based on American College of Rheumatology recommendations and novel emerging treatment options, the trend of increasing biologic use for rheumatoid arthritis is expected to continue.