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Alzheimer's Disease Drug Falls Short in Phase 3 Trial
The novel drug, intepirdine, was under investigation to treat patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease who were receiving donepezil therapy.
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Trending News Today: New Anthem Policy Directs Outpatient Enrollees to Independent Imaging Centers
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
FDA, Interpol Target Illegal Online Pharmacies
Hundreds of websites selling unapproved drugs, including opioids, antibiotics, and injectable epinephrine products.
Trending News Today: CBO Report Increases Opposition to GOP Healthcare Bill
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Abuse-Deterrent Oxycodone Rejected by FDA
FDA requests additional evidence to prove oxycodone hydrochloride extended-release tablets' abuse-deterrent potential for oral and nasal routes of administration.
Pharmacists Help Aging HIV Population
As HIV becomes a disease of older Americans, health care professionals need to monitor the age-associated comorbidities among this population.
Interpol, FDA Partnership Targets Illegal Web Pharmacies
During Operation Pangea X, the FDA sent 13 warning letters to the operators of 401 websites.
How Pharmacists Can Stress-Proof Their Brains
Don't let stress rule your life; instead, learn how to rule stress.
Drug Target for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Discovered
Inhibiting cytokines could prevent disease progression among those with multiple sclerosis.
Disinfectant Use Linked to COPD Risk
Healthcare workers may be at risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease due to exposure to cleaning products.
FDA Develops New Tiers for Biosimilar Testing
Draft guidance seeks to enhance equivalence testing for biosimilars.
Efforts to Clarify Biosimilars Continues with New FDA Draft Guidance
The 15-page document offers guidance on statistical approaches to evaluating biosimilar similarity.
FDA Rejects Abuse-Deterrent Oxycodone
Officials with the FDA have rejected Intellipharmaceutics’ abuse-deterrent Oxycodone Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets (Rexista), the company announced in a press release.
FDA Warns of Deaths Linked to Primary Biliary Cholangitis Drug
Obeticholic acid (Ocaliva) for primary biliary cholangitis has been tied to 30 severe liver damage cases.
Physical Activity Reduces Mobility Problems in Elderly Patients
Participating in 48 minutes of exercise improved physical function of older patients.
Clues Found to Long-Term HIV Suppression
South African child with HIV reaches 8-plus year survival after only 40 weeks of antiretroviral therapy in infancy.
FDA Requests Additional Data on Sirukumab for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sirukumab is an anti-interleukin-6 monoclonal antibody designed to block the IL-6 pathway in a different way than currently approved IL-6 inhibitors.
Living with HIV after 50: Know Patient Statistics
As HIV becomes a disease of older Americans, it is time for all health care professionals to recognize the age-associated comorbidities unique to this population.
Supplement Use Among Older Americans Very High
Dietary supplement use among Americans who are 60 and or older is widespread.
Trending News Today: ACA Repeal Revised to Include Additional Funding for States of GOP Holdouts
Trending News Today: Flu Vaccine Essential Part of Prenatal Care, ACOG States
6 Apps for Patients to Know from Apple's List
This year, the technology giant highlighted 22 applications for patients. Here are the ones that are most relevant to pharmacists.
4 Things Pharmacists Should Know About Yellow Fever
This virus is found in tropical and subtropical areas in South America and Africa.
Quality-of-practice Standards for Handling Hazardous Drugs: What You Should Know
The chapter, effective July 1, 2018, includes the entire drug handling process, from receipt to the proper disposal of both sterile and nonsterile products:
Electronic Health Record Use Highlights AJPB Week in Review
Top articles of the week from The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits.
FDA: More Data Needed on RA Treatment
Cost of Hepatitis C Antivirals May Keep Patients Away Tops SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Ant Venom Shows Promise for Psoriasis Treatment
A fire ant toxin may lead to new medications for psoriasis.
E-Cigarettes with Nicotine Endangers Heart Health
Smoking e-cigarettes with nicotine found to increase blood pressure, heart rate, and arterial stiffness.
Pharmacy Week in Review: September 22, 2017
A look at the top stories in pharmacy last week.