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First Cancer Biosimilar Drug Gets FDA Approval
Mvasi is indicated to treat adult patients with certain types of colorectal, lung, brain, kidney, and cervical cancers.
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FDA Approves First Biosimilar for Treatment of Cancer
Bevacizumab-awwb, a biosimilar to Avastin, approved to treat several cancer types.
Health Benefit Costs Increases Driven by Specialty Drugs
Nearly half of employers are purusing site of care management tactics to curb specialty pharmacy costs.
5 Can't Miss Events at This Year's NASP Conference
The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Annual Meeting and Educational Conference has a full slate of events in addition to a packed agenda.
Cardiovascular Benefits of Cholesterol-Lowering Vary by Method
Statins plus cholesteryl ester transfer protein inhibitors may have the greatest cardiovascular benefits.
California Bill to Reduce HIV Transmission Penalty Moves to Governor
SB239 seeks to reduce the penalty for knowingly exposing sexual partners to HIV to a misdemeanor.
Olive Oil Has Widespread Benefits for Diabetes Patients
Compound derived from olives increases insulin secretion.
5 of the Top Recently-Published Articles on HIV
Annually, the Journal of Pharmacy Practice publishes a list of the most significant publications covering infectious disease pharmacotherapy from the previous year.
Mailing a Letter to Increase Vaccination Rates?
Respiratory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), affect more than 30 million American adults.
Mark Hayes Honored with Zellmer Lecture Award
Herpes Virus-Immunotherapy Combo Improves Melanoma Treatment
Patients with drug-resistant melanoma treated with a herpes virus-pembrolizumab drug combination showed a complete or partial response.
Communication Lacking for Deaf Cancer Survivors
Deaf patients with cancer report difficulties understanding treatments, procedures, and risks related to cancer.
Opioids in Children's Cough Medicine Too Risky, FDA Panel Says
The Pediatric Advisory Committee unanimously voted against using codeine and hydrocodone in pediatric cough medication.
5 New FDA Approvals to Know from August 2017
Learn about the new products and expanded indications approved by the FDA in August 2017.
Pet Store Puppies Likely Source of Campylobacter Infections
Almost all persons infected with Campylobacter recover without any treatment, but some patients may require antimicrobial therapy.
Trending News Today: Hurricane Irma Threatens the Lives of Florida Nursing Home Residents
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: San Diego Hepatitis A Outbreak Continues to Spread
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Discovery May Lead to New Age-Related Macular Degeneration Treatment
New compound could have the potential to treat conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, atherosclerosis, and cancer.
Sovaldi Effective in Hepatitis C Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease
Sofosbuvir may help improve the kidney function of some patients with hepatitis C virus.
Childhood Respiratory Tract Infections Linked to Asthma Later On
Lower respiratory tract infections were associated with worse outcomes.
September Is Pain Awareness Month
Pharmacists are in a prime position to help patients manage acute and chronic pain.
Tips for Helping Seniors with Their Medications
What tools should pharmacists use to help older people maintain adherence and understand their medications?
FDA Panel Backs Herpes Zoster Vaccine Safety Data
The candidate vaccine is a nonlive, recombinant subunit vaccine to help prevent herpes zoster and its complications, such as postherpetic neuralgia, in adults 50 and older.
Staten Island Pharmacist Remembers September 11th
Sometimes lending an ear can be the best medicine.
Specialty Pharmacy: A World of Innovation
The current specialty pharmacy landscape is constantly evolving, requiring a collaborative environment to meet the needs of patients.
What You Need to Know about Hot Tamales Candy
Benzidine-based dyes commonly used in pharmaceuticals are also found in popular candy, which may lead to adverse health issues.
US Oncology Research Played Key Role in Neratinib Clinical Trial, FDA Approval
Nerlynx is indicated to treat early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer following trastuzumab-based therapy.
Full Prenatal Genetic Testing May Diagnose Rare Diseases
Screening all chromosomes could identify additional prenatal abnormalities.
Personalized Medicine May Identify Those At-Risk of Opioid Misuse
Genetic testing may reveal patients who have a higher risk of developing opioid use disorder.
Microfluidic Device Tracks Long-term Evolution of Cancer Cells to Gain Insight into Metastasis
Device may reveal how to stop cancer cells from spreading.