Tag: Prescription Drugs
Increase in Tx Candidates With 2017 Hypertension Guidelines
Increase in proportion of adults recommended for treatment; estimated decrease in CVD events, deaths
Dupilumab Reduces Rate of Severe Asthma Exacerbations
And, add-on dupilumab reduces glucocorticoid dose in patients with glucocorticoid-treated asthma
TNFi Exposure In Utero Does Not Up Serious Infection Risk
No increased risk of serious infection among RA offspring versus non-TNFi exposed or control
Increase in Pediatric ADHD Meds Exposures from 2000 to 2011
Intentional meds exposure most often reported among teens, accounting for half of teen exposure
Semaglutide Found to Be Effective Against Type 2 Diabetes
The once-weekly glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonist cuts HbA1c, body weight
Pharmacists Should Counsel Patients Fasting for Ramadan
Pharmacists can suggest adjustments for meds taken several times per day, those affected by food intake
Budesonide-Formoterol Used As Needed Beneficial in Mild Asthma
Superior to terbutaline with respect to asthma control, non-inferior to budesonide for exacerbations
Nonprofit Manufacturer Could Keep Generic Drug Costs Down
Nonprofit manufacturer will pursue cost-plus strategy to cover costs, maintain financial viability
Novel Purchasing Strategy Could Cut Medicaid Costs for HCV Meds
Strategy involves making deal with manufacturer for a lump-sum payment in return for 100 percent rebate
Prescription Med Use in Children Down Overall From 1999 to 2014
Increases in eight medication classes, including asthma and ADHD medications, contraceptives
