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Agency green light could help get medication off ASHP drug shortage list by reducing supply issues.

After varicella zoster virus causes chickenpox, it remains dormant in the central nervous system and can later reactivate to cause shingles

Emetrol is used to treat an upset stomach and vomiting.

Combigan is comprised of 2 components that reduce elevated intraocular pressure, whether or not associated with glaucoma.

Evaluating the need to define and standardize how quality can be measured in pharmacy.

If glaucoma is recognized early, vision loss can be slowed or prevented.

Study results show health plans paid most of the drug costs, despite the lack of effect seen on COVID-19.

The World Health Organization issues a strong recommendation for baricitinib and a conditional one for sotrovimab.

Across the trials, abrocitinib demonstrated a consistent safety profile and profound improvements in skin clearance, extent of disease, and severity.

Senna Plus should cause a bowel movement within 6 to 12 hours among individuals who experience occasional constipation.

Fostemsavir (Rukobia) is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral medications in heavily treatment-experienced adults with multidrug-resistant HIV-1 infection.

Besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension (Besivance) is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis.

A new analysis suggests that boosters can provide ongoing prevention of death and hospitalization.

Vaccines can help protect against certain strains of HPV, the virus that causes genital warts.

But gene therapy may be the next big change; researchers recently identified a calcium modulator that protects the optic nerve in mice.

Olive oil consumption increased from 1.6 grams per day in 1990 to approximately 4 grams per day in 2010.

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Midol treats painful menstruation, typically involving abdominal cramps.

Cabotegravir (Apretude) is indicated for pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection.

Ganglion cysts commonly develop along the tendons or joints of the wrists or hands, as well as the ankles and feet.

Study results suggest that infection with Epstein-Barr virus may be the leading cause of multiple sclerosis.

There are many opportunities for pharmacists to hone and overcome their personal discomfort with exercising power and to broaden their repertoire of leadership skills.

Most pharmacists see a transition from transactional care to more direct patient care responsibilities.

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

Nikzon Hemorrhoidal may temporarily relieve itching, burning, and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids.

For the acceptance of a combination COVID-19 flu vaccine, the team asked participants whether they would be willing to take a combination COVID-19-flu vaccine as a single-shot every year.

Educate and remind patients to use appropriate OTC products to help protect, restore, and maintain the natural skin barrier.

Based on the results, the investigators found that a cloth face covering reduced emissions in all directions to about 2 feet compared to the 4 feet of emissions produced when coughing or speaking with no mask on.