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Although their use is sometimes necessary, overprescribing the bacteria-killing drugs can be dangerous.

The Pharmacy Quality Alliance has praised the bipartisan efforts of Congress in passing the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (HR 6).

A program that provides pre-exposure prophylaxis to those at high risk of the infection is feasible and could help lower incidences, according to a study being presented at ID Week.

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Efavirenz exposure (EVF) in utero is being linked to higher risk of neurologic abnormalities in infants and children.

Officials with the FDA have approved emicizumab-kxwh (Hemlibra, Genentech) for routine prophylaxis to prevent or reduce frequency of bleeding episodes in adults and children, ages newborn and older, with hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors.

The FDA has approved sarecycline (Seysara, Almirall) for the treatment of inflammatory lesions of non-nodular moderate to severe acne vulgaris in patients aged 9 years and older.

The CDC suggests that providers can better inform women about the recommended maternal vaccines.

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) has published guidelines with practical recommendations and best practices for preventing patient harm from medication errors.

A recent survey concluded that strategies to increase workplace immunization, such as requiring vaccination or promoting free onsite vaccines, lead to increased vaccination rates.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is placing Epidiolex in Schedule V, the least restrictive of the Controlled Substances Act

Two lots of Robaxin® (methocarbamol tablets, USP) 750mg Tablets 100 Count Bottle pack are being voluntarily recalled by Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc., due to incorrent dosing information on the label.

Metabolic syndrome involves multiple disease states including hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and possibly diabetes.

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Celebrating the expanded role of pharmacists across the nation, McKesson Corporation has kicked off an entire month of celebrations for American Pharmacists Month.

Officials with the FDA have approved Admais’ 0.15mg Symjepi for the emergency treatment of allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, in children.

A global survey found that 2 of 3 individuals with type 2 diabetes had experienced a cardiovascular disease (CVD) event or had CVD risk factors.

The FDA has approved amikacin liposome inhalation suspension (Arikayce, Insmed), for the treatment of lung disease caused by a group of bacteria in a limited population of patients with the disease who do not respond to conventional treatment.

Officials with the FDA have approved cemiplimab-rwlc (Libtayo) for the treatment of patients with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC) or locally advanced CSCC who are not candidates for curative surgery or radiation.

The FDA has expanded the indication of the antiepileptic drug perampanel (FYCOMPA®, Eisai) CIII for monotherapy and adjunctive use in pediatric patients aged 4 years and older for the treatment of partial-onset seizures (POS) with or without secondarily generalized seizures.

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Dacomitinib tablets (Vizimpro, Pfizer) received FDA approval for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

The FDA has approved Eli Lilly’s preventive migraine treatment galcanezumab-gnlm (Emgality).

Pregnant women take herbal and natural products (HNPs) as alternatives to prescription medications, but, HNPs have active ingredients and drug interactions that can potentially cause harm to both the mother and her baby.

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.

A Mississippi nurse practioner and former family clinic owner was sentenced to 42 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $1 million in restitution for her role in a health care benefits fraud scheme.

A generic version of Cialis® (tadalafil, Eli Lilly) tablets (2.5 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg) for the United States market has been annouced by Teva Pharmaceuticals