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In today’s fast-paced world, there are still family-owned pharmacies with a small-town vibe, including Lakes Apothecary.

The tool, which works by attaching a small sensor to the patient’s inhaler, collects data on medication use and sends medication reminders, progress reports, and disease insights to the patient’s smartphone or hub.

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Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CSP, sits down with Specialty Pharmacy Times to discuss value-based care and whether or not it poses challenge to data standardization in specialty pharmacy during the NASP Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

The findings suggest that biologics can be used for those with elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as effectively as for those with young-onset RA.

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Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets are indicated to for improving glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, as an adjunct to diet and exercise.

The phase 3b/4 SPIRIT head-to-head study evaluated ixekizumab (Taltz) versus adalimumab (Humira) in psoriatic arthritis.

The FDA approved elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (Trikafta) earlier this month based on the results of a phase 3 clinical trial.

Riluzole oral film (Exservan, Aquestive Therapeutics) has received early-action approval from the FDA for the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Managing elevated cholesterol is one of the the key elements to decreasing negative outcomes in atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The FDA approved voxelotor (Oxbryta, Global Blood Therapeutics) tablets for the treatment of sickle cell disease in patients 12 years of age and older.

Amneal Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall of its ranitidine tablets, 150 mg and 300 mg, as well as ranitidine syrup (ranitidine oral solution, USP), 15 mg/mL.

A randomized clinical trial published by JAMA Internal Medicine found that the distribution of HIV self-tests is a useful source for increasing awareness of HIV infection, and for preventing future transmission, specifically among men having sex with men.

Why is a woman being prescribed phentermine for ADHD?

Each November, members of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) community come together to focus on increasing awareness of the respiratory condition.

Approved by the FDA in May 2019, midazolam nasal spray CIV (Nayzilam, UCB) is the first nasal rescue treatment for seizure clusters in the United States.

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The case study included a 45-year-old man diagnosed with stage 3 multiple myeloma who was treated with bortezomib and dexamethasone.

If approved, risdiplam (Genentech) would be the first at-home administered medicine for patients living with spinal muscular atrophy.

Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CSP, sits down with Specialty Pharmacy Times to discuss how pharmacy schools can better prepare students for Specialty Pharmacy during the NASP Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.

The study evaluated the safety and efficacy of a live, attenuated zoster vaccine patients receiving tumor necrosis factor inhibitor therapies for various indications.