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Officials with the FDA have approved olaparib (Lynparza, AstraZeneca and MSD) for the maintenance treatment of adult patients with BRCA-mutated advanced ovarian cancer.

Although there are some advantages and disadvantages to both routes of antibiotic administration, several factors must be considered when determining the best antibiotic delivery method for the patient, including cost, effort of administration, and safety risks.

The FDA granted an accelerated approval to pembrolizumab (Keytruda, Merck) for adult and pediatric patients with recurrent locally advanced or metastatic Merkel cell carcinoma.

With the holiday season in full swing, managing your health might be the last thing on your mind.

The program launched by the Baltimore-based organizations is the first of its kind to leverage video technology and a public health practice known as Directly Observed Therapy, or DOT.

Ed Cohen discusses platform integration in the pharmacy.

In 2019, you can change your destiny, or you can maintain the status quo. You have a choice: become a drone or remain a dinosaur.

Prucalopride (Motegrity, Shire) is the only serotonin-4 receptor agonist approved for adults with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation.

Influenza vaccinations among patients with diabetes rose by 20% when they were notified about scheduling their flu shot, according to a new study.

The FDA has approved trastuzumab-pkrb (Herzuma, Celltrion) as a biosimilar to trastuzumab (Herceptin, Genentech) for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer.

Officials with the FDA have approved romiplostim (NPLATE, Amgen) for the treatment of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in pediatric patients aged 1 year and older.

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This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.

If a pharmacy violates 1 or more of the federal and/or state antifraud laws, then it can have potential criminal liability and potential civil liability, as well as pharmacy license and DEA permit suspension or revocation.

An authorized generic for kaléo’s naloxone HCl injection (Evzio®) will be availabile midyear in 2019, and will come with a list price of $178 per carton, each containing 2 auto-injectors.

Fentanyl, heroin, hydrocodone, methadone, morphine, oxycodone, alprazolam, diazepam, cocaine, and methamphetamine were the leading drugs cited,

The FDA has approved Mayne Pharma Group Limited’s New Drug Application for SUBA-itraconazole (Tolsura) 65mg capsules.

In this video, David Hager, PharmD, BCPS, the director of clinical pharmacy services at UW Health, Madison, WI, discusses the relationship between burnout and depression.

The manufacturer of the active pharmaceutical ingredient found in the medication has received a letter from the agency.

Flu vaccination was associated with an 18% reduced risk of premature death.

The benefits of statin therapy for most people outweigh the risks.

In this clip, pharmacy student Timothy Archibald discusses his poster presentation on Firvanq.

The application is designed to help increase patient retention for adults in outpatient treatment programs.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Walmart have announced a collaboration to offer VA-led telehealth services to reach underserved Veterans.

In this clip, pharmacy student George Haddad discusses his poster presentation on Orbactiv.

Hot flashes are a huge problem across the general population, but even more so in breast cancer survivors.

In related news, manufacturer of palonosetron hydrochloride was recently awarded the Drug Shortage Assistance Award from the US FDA,