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A survey of sexually active women in the United States revealed that 29% experienced challenges in obtaining either a prescription or a refill for hormonal contraception.

Within the group of Spanish patients with ADHD, a specific variation of the LPHN3 gene increased by 40% the risk of nicotine dependence.

The new loteprednol etabonate ophthalmic gel formulation is expected to be available as a treatment option by April 2019.

The drug showed significant improvement on every primary and secondary endpoint in those who had failed treatment with surgery and/or systemic corticosteroids.

Why is this patient requesting the flu vaccine in the middle of June?

The drug is indicated for those patients who were previously treated with at least 2 prior lines of chemotherapy that included a fluoropyrimidine, a platinum, either a taxane or irinotecan, and if appropriate, HER2/neu-targeted therapy.

Previous research has found illicit opiates may exacerbate asthma.

Inhaler misuse may result in more asthma attacks.

Future studies will help us determine who will most benefit from egg oral immunotherapy.

Creating your own new pharmacy, so that you can follow your passion and your dreams, can be very daunting.

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Limited has voluntarily recalled 1 lot of Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide combination tablets 100mg/25mg to the consumer level, due to the detection of trace amounts of an unexpected impurity found in the product that is above the acceptable daily intake levels released by the FDA.

In the week ending Feb. 16, influenza was reported as widespread in 48 states and in Puerto Rico.

These products, from Mylan and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, are generic equivalents of Indivior PLC’s Suboxone sublingual film.1,2

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The trial aimed to determine whether early intervention with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals' aflibercept injection (Eyelea) improved diabetic retinopathy severity and prevented serious vision-threatening complications.

Febuxostat was FDA-approved in 2009 to treat gout in adults.

Study findings also suggest a path forward to create even more effective flu vaccines.

Some may remember the old formulation of OTC Primatene Mist that was taken off the market in 2011 because it contained chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellants, which are known to deplete the ozone layer.

There is mixed evidence regarding the association between artificially sweetened beverages and the risk of cardiovascular disease adverse events.

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High prices can negatively affect patient access and adherence.

A botanically-derived formula was found to heal cold sores in as little as 1 day.

The FDA’s acceptance of the application paves the way for an early review time.

Probiotics are misuderstood in their mechanisms of actions.

The new mobile app gives those with type 2 diabetes accurate insulin doses with an 'on-the-go' convenience.

A Senzer medical device for delivering pharmaceutical-grade cannabinoids has been granted ISO certification for Design and Development.

The needed-free treatment option, ARS-1, is designed to be easy-to-use, convenient and more reliable than other emergency epinephrine treatments for severe allergic reactions.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are now the most common therapeutic drug group for this group in the Golden State, according to a new study.

The FDA has approved the Biologics License Application for Novo Nordisk’s long-acting factor VIII replacement treatment for adults and children with hemophilia A.