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As the first point of contact at many pharmacies, technicians can often see whether a patient has been prescribed an opioid or other monitored substances.

The study authors said that these findings could be used to help identify healthy people who are at risk for the condition before they have symptoms.

Michael Radin, MD, executive director, Diabetes Cardio Renal Medical Director Team, Medical Affairs, Novo Nordisk, discusses the benefit of the investigational 2 mg dose of semaglutide injection in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Michael Radin, MD, executive director, Diabetes Cardio Renal Medical Director Team, Medical Affairs, Novo Nordisk, discusses the adverse events experienced by patients during the SUSTAIN FORTE phase 3 clinical trial evaluating an investigational 2 mg dose of semaglutide injection in adults with type 2 diabetes.

Although researchers identified 3 agents that increased the risk of herpes zoster among patients with psoriasis, they also found 2 therapies that seemed to decrease the risk.

Greater risk for heart damaged come from coronavirus infection, and patients should not be discouraged from vaccination.

Michael Radin, MD, executive director, Diabetes Cardio Renal Medical Director Team, Medical Affairs, Novo Nordisk, discusses how the SUSTAIN FORTE phase 3 clinical trial evaluating an investigational 2 mg dose of semaglutide injection in adults with type 2 diabetes was conducted.

OBRA '90 reinforces a culture of "give the service away and focus on preserving the buy-sell margin of the product."

Lactitol (Pizensy) is an oral solution for treating chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.

Michael Radin, MD, executive director, Diabetes Cardio Renal Medical Director Team, Medical Affairs, Novo Nordisk, discusses the findings around the efficacy and safety of the 2 mg dose of semaglutide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.

In a national survey, pharmacists reported on the extent to which various services were provided.

The research concluded that eating starchy snacks after meals and eating a Western-style lunch containing refined grains, cheese, and cured meat elevates the risk of dying from heart disease and other illnesses.

Chad Landmon, attorney and chair of Axinn’s Intellectual Property and FDA Practice Groups, discusses upcoming clinical trials on COVID-19 booster shots, the possibility of cancer vaccines, and the future of pharmaceuticals and FDA approvals.

Lenacapavir was granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation in May 2019 and is a potential first-in-class capsid inhibitor for the treatment of HIV-1 infection without overlapping resistance with any currently approved antiretroviral therapy.

Edwin Gump, PhD, vice president of the Small Molecules Department at US Pharmacopeia (USP), discusses USP’s reference standards that support the analysis and monitoring of nitrosamine impurities in the drug supply chain.

The results from the first phase 3 SURPASS trials showed promising results with tirzepatide in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Pharmacy Times spoke with Chad Landmon, attorney and chair of Axinn’s Intellectual Property and FDA Practice Groups, about key events in the FDA pipeline, such as Emergency Use Authorizations during COVID-19 and the future of narrowed approvals.

Pharmacists should assess patient comorbidities, symptoms, and history to ensure the selection of the most appropriate migraine medication.

Novo Nordisk presented data for 2 mg dose of Ozempic at the 81st Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association.

This study was among the first to display the adverse relationship in younger adults, according to the letter.

Pharmacists now play an integral role as medication experts of the health care team, ensuring optimal medication use and improving patient health outcomes.

Hypertension is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.

Study presented at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 81st Scientific Sessions shows meaningful outcomes for people with diabetes who use the FreeStyle Libre system.

Data show diabetes patients not taking medication experienced longer hospitalization and recovery from the coronavirus.

Too much bile acids can lead to damage in the cell membranes and can cause cell death and inflammation.

Studies show that an increased life expectancy is attributable to growth in gross domestic product, increases in the average years of school, and other social factors.

Antiviral medications, including Acyclovir, famciclovir, and valacyclovir, are effective if taken as soon as the diagnosis and can shorten the duration of the infection while improving symptoms.

June 27 is National HIV Testing Day, so Pharmacy Times interviewed Warren O, a person living with HIV for 11 years who has first-hand experience with HIV stigma, on his perspective on the critical role of testing all sexually active individuals who may be at risk for HIV.