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The health care company’s analysis evaluates non-specialty and specialty drugs, biosimilars, medication affordability, and the cost of administering COVID-19 vaccines.

The annual conference includes presentations with educational opportunities related to community pharmacies, health system pharmacies, pharmacy law, public health, and more.

Aggrenox is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke in patients who have had transient ischemia of the brain or completed ischemic stroke due to thrombosis.

Osteo Bi-Flex may offer relief of osteoarthritis pain.

The findings highlight the potential of acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and opioid analgesics to treat infectious diseases.

Rachel Rubin, MD, an assistant clinical professor in urology at Georgetown University and a urologic surgeon, discusses the treatments for hypoactive sexual desire disorder currently available and those not yet approved.

Kaléo’s product has received fast-track designation for US military personnel facing this threat on the battlefield.

Study findings support the role of tezepelumab-ekko as a first-in-class treatment for a broad population of patients living with severe asthma, irrespective of biomarker levels.

Investigators at Penn State find that these medications inhibit certain viral enzymes called proteases that are essential for SARS-CoV-2 replication in infected human cells.

COVID-19 vaccines are effective in preventing severe infection resulting in hospitalization, but protection wanes after 6 months.

New strategies are needed to increase HIV prevention and testing efforts among high-risk communities.

Michael Abrams, MPH, PhD, senior health researcher at Public Citizen’s Health Research Group, discusses why classification of gabapentin as schedule V might be beneficial.

Jamie Wilkey, PharmD, founder of PGx Consulting Confidence Academy, discussed how pharmacists are utilizing pharmacogenomics for their patients.

Although biologic changes may occur in the body that affect the brain, nonbiologic changes, such as social isolation, can also be a part of it but the reasons are not completely clear, according to the study.

Gauging patients’ satisfaction with pharmacy services provides an opportunity perhaps for improved patient outcomes in certain situations.

At week 4, there was about a 61.6% decrease for individuals with hypercholesterolemia who do not attain low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and/or are intolerant to other lipid-lowering drugs.

During spring to fall 2020 related visits to emergency departments declined compared with a year earlier, study results show.

The agency has given the greenlight to the abbreviated new drug application for the overdose-reversal medication.

Odor-Eaters foot powder removes foot odor and offers possible wetness protection.

Lakyn Husinka, PharmD, discussed new treatment options and pharmacists' role in treating patients with breast cancer.

PrEP involves taking emtricitabine/tenofovir (Truvada or Descovy) to prevent high-risk individuals from contracting HIV.

The researchers aimed to identify the factors that may influence the risk of statin intolerance.

Breadth, intensity of vertical integration keeps growing, leaving pharmacies' future role uncertain.

Erenumab (Aimovig) was the first anti-CGRP agent approved by the FDA for migraine prophylaxis.

Shingles can cause significant pain and, in some rare instances, can be life-threatening.

Study shows there is no association between strep throat infection and the development of tics in children with a parent or sibling with a chronic tic disorder.

Suvorexant (Belsomra) is indicated for the treatment of insomnia, characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.

Ocuvite treats vitamin deficiency due to poor diet, certain illnesses, or during pregnancy.

Ten quiz questions to assess your knowledge on common symptoms and treatments for hepatitis B.

As we head into March, things appear to be looking up on the COVID-19 front.