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Opioid Epidemic Drives Misuse of Anti-Diarrheal Drugs
Increased use of loperamide (Immodium) observed as hydrocodone was classified as a schedule 2 drug.
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Pharmacy Week in Review: June 16, 2017
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Imbruvica Improves Progression-Free Survival in Leukemia
Ibrutinib (Imbruvica) may extend survival for patients with leukemia.
Cost a Large Factor in Whether Patients Will Accept a Diagnostic Test
Survey respondents were more apt to receive a diagnostic test if it was at a lesser cost.
CDC, FDA Report Tobacco Use Declining Among Youth
CDC and FDA report shows drop in tobacco use among school-aged children.
Insurance Coverage Influences Diagnostic Testing Rates
Patients more willing to undergo testing if out-of-pocket costs are lower.
Pharmaceutical Company to Cease Operations Over Unapproved Drug Distribution
Permanent injunction filed for Stratus Pharmaceuticals and Sonar Products.
Trending News Today: New Legislation Targets High Drug Cost Transparency
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Deadline Approaching for Senate to Pass ACA Repeal
Top news of the day from across the healthcare landscape.
Abiraterone Before Hormone Therapy Improved Prostate Cancer Survival by Nearly 40%
Cancer treatment also reduced the rates of severe bone complications by more than half.
Vaginal Bacteria Can Change Efficacy of Tenofovir in Preventing HIV Infection
Gel is 3 times more effective among women with Lactobacillus-dominate microbiome.
Acne Medication Reduces Risk of a Demyelinating Event Developing into Multiple Sclerosis
Acne medication can slow the progression of relapsing-remitting MS in patients who experienced their first symptoms.
Relationship Status: An Important Risk Factor for Spreading HIV
In 2015, 960,000 people were newly-infected with HIV in Eastern and Southern Africa.
FDA Orders Dermatology Drug Manufacturer to Shut Down
The products include those intended for dermatological purposes, for instance, ointments, washes and creams that were never tested or approved to be sold in retail stores.
The Unusual Discovery of 10 Commonly Prescribed Medications - Part 2
This article will describe the unusual discovery of 5 commonly prescribed medications, many of which were through serendipitous events.
Three Tips for Negotiating Your Salary at Your New Job
A job offer means that the company wants you more than all the other candidates. This should be encouraging!
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy Announces Agenda, Opens Registration for its Second Annual Specialty Pharmacy Law Conference
Unique one-day conference precedes National Association of Specialty Pharmacy’s 5th Annual Meeting and Educational Conference.
Combination Treatment Reduces Risk of Recurrence in HER2-Positive Early Breast Cancer
Pertuzumab-based regimen found to reduce the risk of invasive breast cancer recurrence by 19%.
Will Amazon Pharmacy Disrupt the Market?
Amazon has mastered shipping and delivery, which is an important factor in the pharmacy sector.
Investigational Immunotherapy Shows Promise Treating Lupus
Patients with lupus treated with novel immunotherapy showed improved disease activity.
Patient Support Programs Improve Functional Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Additional support programs found to benefit the physical and emotional needs of patients with RA.
Insulin Combination May Reduce Burden on Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
BioChaperone Combo integrates Lantus and Humalog.
NIH Awards $6 Million Grant for Hepatitis C Vaccine
Research team will seek to develop a novel prophylactic vaccine to prevent HCV.
Chocolate Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Weekly chocolate consumption may reduce the risk of atrial fibrillation in men and women.
Topical Products Voluntarily Recalled Due to Unsafe Manufacturing
Summer is approaching, and that means more scrapes, burns, and rashes as more people head outdoors, but 9 products used to treat these conditions are being recalled.
HIV Status Increases Likelihood of HPV Progressing to Precancerous Lesions
HIV-positive women had higher rates of acquiring HPV and lower rates of clearing HIV infection.
Common Chemical May Increase Cancer Risk
Aldehydes—found in cars, smoke, building material, cosmetics, and shampoos—may degrade anti-cancer mechanisms in cells.
Benefits of Alcohol Consumption May be Exaggerated
Light alcohol consumption may be less beneficial than previously thought.
Common Chemical Found to Elevate Cancer Risk
Chemical found in products such as shampoo and cosmetics degrade the capability of cells to repair.