Asthma

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.

The new phase 2 data for an investigational once-daily, fixed dose combination currently in development for the treatment of inadequately controlled asthma was presented at the 2019 Annual International Congress of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) in Dallas.

Pivotal phase 3 trial results show benefits for once-daily fluticasone furoate/umeclidinium/vilanterol (FF/UMEC/VI; Trelegy Ellipta) in patients with uncontrolled asthma compared with standard FF/VI (Breo Ellipta) therapy.

Pharmacists have a great opportunity to educate patients about how to stay healthy and counsel those in need of symptom relief about their allergy treatment options.

Patients can breathe easier knowing that their local pharmacists are ideally positioned to help them manage their allegy, asthma and COPD conditions.

Previous research has found illicit opiates may exacerbate asthma.

Inhaler misuse may result in more asthma attacks.

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.

The FDA announced approval of Wixela Inhub on January 30, 2019.

Pulmatrix is set to launch a clinical investigation on the product in 2019.

With new products coming to the pharmacy market, such as smart devices and digital medicines, the profession will need to develop quickly to keep up pace.

Mylan's drug is approved for 100 mcg/50 mcg, 250 mcg/50 mcg, and 500 mcg/50 mcg doses.

The generic drug (Wixela Inhub, Mylan) is indicated to treat patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, including bronchitis and emphysema.

Teva has just unveiled the world's first integrated smart inhaler to the market.

The FDA has approved dupilumab (Dupixent, Regeneron and Sanofi) in patients with moderate-to-severe asthma aged 12 years and older

The FDA has approved dupilumab (Dupixent, Regeneron and Sanofi) in patients with moderate-to-severe asthma aged 12 years and older.

The FDA has approved dupilumab (Dupixent®, Regeneron and Sanofi) as an add-on maintenance therapy in patients with moderate-to-severe asthma aged 12 years and older with an eosinophilic phenotype or with oral corticosteroid-dependent asthma.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd has released Qvar Redihaler (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA).

A look at last week's top stories in the world of pharmacy.

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.

One lot of Montelukast Sodium Tablets is being voluntarily recalled by Camber Pharmaceuticals, due to a safety risk for consumers.

More than 4 in 10 women with asthma may develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, but many risk factors are modifiable.

Pharmacist-led interventions can increase medication adherence, and reduce its economic burden on healthcare.