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Teva Announces Launch of Generic Viagra
Sildenafil tablets are a phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitor indicated for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
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American Diabetes Association Releases Annual Standards of Care
Updated diabetes treatment guidelines address the use of the medications with potential cardiovascular benefit.
Obesity Trends Indicate More Than Half of US Children at Risk
Obesity will be a significant problem for more than half of US children if current trends continue, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
Understanding CMS Value-Based Payment Models to Advance Pharmacy Services
The outcomes-based reimbursement law passed in 2016, but providers are still struggling to understand what it means for the bottom line.
Vivitrol Is Making Its Way to Retail Pharmacies
This extended-release injectable suspension aims to prevent relapse in opioid-dependent patients after detox and treat alcoholism.
The 411 on Biohacking Supplements
Hacking the brain to work better and faster has been a hot topic, but research shows that nootropics products may fall short.
FDA Gives Final OK to First Short-Acting Follow-On Insulin for Diabetes
Officials with the FDA today approved insulin lispro injection (Admelog, Sanofi-Aventis US) 100 units/mL, the first short-acting insulin approved as a follow-on product.
CDC: US Influenza Activity on the Rise
Although activity remained low during October 2017, researchers reported an increase in influenza viruses since the beginning of November.
ADA Releases 2018 Standards of Care for Diabetes
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) has released their annual Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes for 2018, highlighting several updated recommendations for diabetes care and management.
PBM Acquisition Allows Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. to Expand Patient-Centric Offerings
Diplomat Pharmacy Inc.’s Acquisition of National Pharmaceutical Services will improve patient management services.
Digital Health Platforms May Not be a Cure All Solution
Online consultations may reduce the need for in-person appointments, but challenges can still arise.
Immunotherapy Combo Effective Against Rare Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Ibrutinib (Imbruvica) plus rituximab increased progression-free survival among patients with Waldenström's macroglobulinemia.
More Than Half of HIV Cases Diagnosed Late in Europe
Nearly 30,000 individuals were diagnosed with HIV in the European Region in 2016.
Trending News Today: Americans Face Price Increases, Few Options in ACA Marketplaces
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Trending News Today: Drug Price Transparency Legislation in Jeopardy
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Vaccinations Not Linked to Development of Multiple Sclerosis
A small number of multiple sclerosis cases following vaccinations affected compliance with vaccination recommendations.
Long-Acting COPD Treatment Gets FDA Approval
Glycopyrrolate inhalation solution is the first nebulized long-acting muscarinic antagonist for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Opioids Among Biggest Drug Safety Concerns of 2017
Institute for Safe Medication Practices releases annual review of the year’s biggest medication safety issues.
Generic Viagra Tablets Set to Launch
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries has announced the US launch of their generic sildenafil citrate (Viagra) tablets, according to a company press release.
Don't Be a Grinch: Celebrate with the Staff
Here are some fun ideas for celebrating this holiday season with the pharmacy crew.
The INFJ Pharmacist
Knowing your personality may assist you in practicing pharmacy with fulfillment.
The Top Medication Reminder Apps for Patients
Nonadherence impacts health outcomes, health care costs, and quality measures. Are mobile apps the way to increase adherence rates?
Is An Online Pharmacy School Program Right for You?
Here are 5 things you should know as you consider an online program.
Cruising This Holiday Season? Follow These 4 Health Tips
Cruises can be a fun and exciting way to vacation during the holidays.
Entrepreneurship for the Modern Pharmacist: What Need Can You Fill?
Entrepreneurs are people who identify a need and fill that need. Discover how to know what your niche is!
Sexual Harrassment in the Community Pharmacy: Advice on Addressing It
How to handle harrassment if it happens in your pharmacy.
Congenital Heart Disease Screening Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
Millennials Rely on Internet for Information, Providers for Cancer Treatment Decisions
Patients with cancer and caregivers said that the internet helped them to make informed care-related decisions.
HIV Drug Potent Against Drug Resistance in Preclinical Testing
An investigational HIV drug may be able to cross the blood-brain barrier and prevent adverse events.
Immunotherapy May Reverse Type 1 Diabetes
PD-L1-based immunotherapy observed to elicit long-lasting diabetes reversal in mice.