Pharmacy Week in Review: April 15, 2016

In the phase 2 ZUPREME 1 trial, the once-weekly amylin analog was well tolerated, with nausea mostly mild and limited to dose escalation.

Post hoc STEP UP data at EASD 2026 show liver fat fell from 8.8% to 3.1% at 72 weeks in a 55-person MRI subgroup, though no placebo comparison was reported.

Despite the controversy surrounding mRNA's role in the COVID-19 response, the technology's broader promise—to prevent, treat, and even cure a host of diseases—is coming into focus.

Age is the leading factor in influenza vaccine selection, and vaccination remains effective well beyond the ideal September-to-October window.

As Pharmacy Technician Day approaches, the CEO of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board argues that real recognition means career ladders, consistent scope regulations, and investment in certification.

Tor Härnqvist, MD, discusses immune testing after invasive pneumococcal disease, serotype-informed vaccine selection, and pharmacists' role in supporting patients on immunoglobulin therapy.

In adults with type 2 diabetes at high cardiovascular (CV) risk, the oral GLP-1 RA also improved HbA1C and weight, with less hypoglycemia but more GI events.

A behavioral walking program matched supervised aerobic training for improving asthma control in a randomized trial of physically inactive adults.