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In the Age of the Drone, Are You a Dinosaur?
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.
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Treatment for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Receives FDA Approval
Prucalopride (Motegrity, Shire) is the only serotonin-4 receptor agonist approved for adults with Chronic Idiopathic Constipation.
FDA Approves New Drug for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Prucalopride (Motegrity, Shire) is the only serotonin-4 receptor agonist approved for adults with chronic idiopathic constipation.
Flu Vaccination Reminders Prove Effective for Patients With Diabetes
Influenza vaccinations among patients with diabetes rose by 20% when they were notified about scheduling their flu shot, according to a new study.
FDA OKs Chronic Idiopathic Constipation Treatment
Officials with the FDA have approved prucalopride (Motegrity, Shire) for the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation.
The Specialty Journey: Beauty Lies in the Eyes of the Patient
Specialty pharmacy stakeholders must strike a delicate balance between cost concerns and health outcomes, while keeping the patient at the center.
Trending News Today: Poll Finds 1 in 3 Americans Delayed Medical Treatment Due to Cost
Top news of the day across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Study Shows Taltz Superior to Humira in Active Psoriatic Arthritis
Guselkumab Shows Superiority in Severe Plaque Psoriasis
Patients administered guselkumab achieved an improvement of 90% or more Psoriasis Area Severity Index score than those administered secukinumab.
Research Advances Towards Eye Drop for Age-Related Macular Degeneration
AMD will affect more than 200 million people globally by 2020 and has become the leading cause of blindness in developed countries.
Pharmacist Groups Urge Federal Judge to Stop CVS-Aetna Merger
Despite the completion of CVS Health’s purchase of Aetna in November, the company continues to be challenged over the merger’s potentially harmful effect on consumers and smaller competitors.
Pharmacist Groups Unite Against CVS, Aetna Merger
CVS' acquisition of Aetna continues to be challenged over the merger’s potentially harmful effect on consumers and smaller competitors.
Two pharmacist groups jointly filed a motion urging the federal judge to block CVS and Aetna from further integration while the potential negative effects are assessed.
Study: Certain NF1 Brain Tumors May Benefit from Immunotherapy
Slow-growing gliomas in patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 may be vulnerable to immunotherapy.
Trending News Today: Federal Judge Rules ACA Unconstitutional
Trending News Today: FDA OKs New Clinical Trial for Stem Cell Treatment in Multiple Sclerosis
Hepatitis C Infection in Childhood Leads to Cirrhosis at Younger Age
Study highlights the importance of testing and early intervention in young patients with hepatitis C virus.
Top Ten Drugs Linked to Overdoses
Fentanyl, heroin, hydrocodone, and methamphetamine among the most frequently mentioned drugs connected to overdoses, according to a new report from the CDC.
FDA Approves Herceptin Biosimilar for Treatment of HER2-overexpressing Breast Cancer
The FDA has approved trastuzumab-pkrb (Herzuma, Celltrion) as a biosimilar to trastuzumab (Herceptin, Genentech) for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer.Â
Biosimilar Approved By FDA For Treating HER2-overexpressing Breast Cancer
The FDA has approved trastuzumab-pkrb (Herzuma, Celltrion) as a biosimilar to trastuzumab (Herceptin, Genentech) for the treatment of HER2-overexpressing breast cancer.
FDA Approves Treatment for Immune Thrombocytopenia in Children
Officials with the FDA have approved romiplostim (NPLATE, Amgen) for the treatment of immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) in pediatric patients aged 1 year and older.
FDA OKs Treatment for Immune Thrombocytopenia in Children
Romiplostim (NPLATE, Amgen) approved for the treatment of pediatric patients with immune thrombocytopenia who have had an insufficient response to other therapies.
The Steps to a New Pharmacy Job After Losing Employment
You have just lost your Job. Now what?!
New Data Support Hemlibra Efficacy Across Dosing Schedules in Hemophilia A with Factor VIII Inhibitors
Updated data from the HAVEN 2 study showed that the majority of children treated with emiciziumab-kxwh (Hemlibra, Genentech) experienced sustained bleed control.
Stigma Associated with Impaired Cognition, Functioning in Men with HIV
For men living with HIV, stigma associated with the disease may be directly related to cognitive impairment and everyday functioning
Trending News Today: Cigna Uses AI to Predict Opioid Abuse in Patients
Trending News Today: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases May Increase Risk of Heart Attack
Top Health-System Trends Highlight SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
HCV Reinfection Rates Higher in Drug Users Despite Treatment
A recent study found further evidence that hepatitis C reinfection rates are greater in drug users despite successful treatment with direct-acting antiviral therapy.
Recognizing and Avoiding Fraud Landmines, Part 1
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.