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Women are routinely prescribed more opioid medications than they need after Cesarean sections

Opioids Tend to Be Over-Prescribed After Cesarean Section

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And pills women don't use are often not discarded
The first generic version of the HIV drug Truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

FDA Approves Generic Version of HIV Drug Truvada

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Approved for treatment of HIV-1, in combination with other antiretroviral agents, and for PrEP
One lot of Mibelas 24 Fe birth control pills has been recalled due to a packaging error that could put users at risk of unintended pregnancy

Birth Control Pills Recalled Due to Danger of Unintended Pregnancy

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Blister pack is rotated 180 degrees within the wallet, reversing the weekly tablet orientation
Survivors of adolescent and young adult cancer are more likely to report cost-related medication nonadherence

Young CA Survivors More Often Have Cost-Related Nonadherence

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Risk of nonadherence was lower for survivors reporting a usual source of care than those without
For patients with type 2 diabetes

Sitagliptin Stimulates Distal Tubular Natriuresis in T2DM

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Increase in intact plasma SDF-1α1-67 and decrease in truncated plasma SDF-1α3-67
For patients with schizophrenia

Relapse Down With Clozapine, Injectables in Schizophrenia

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Risk of rehospitalization substantially lower with long-acting injectables versus oral equivalents
In a report published online June 5 in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology

Researchers Target Zolmitriptan Dosing for Pediatric Migraine

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Study supports body-weight dosing of 5.0 mg and 2.5 mg for children >50 kg and <50 kg, respectively
Use of antidepressants in pregnancy is not associated with increased signs of irritability

Antidepressants in Pregnancy Don’t Affect Newborn Behavior

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Newborns aren't more likely to be irritable, hard to feed, or sleepless, researchers say
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors appear to increase the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with type 2 diabetes

SGLT2 Inhibitors Linked to Increased Risk of Ketoacidosis

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Associated with approximately twice the risk of DKA compared to DPP4 inhibitors
For patients with a significant response to allergen challenge

Omalizumab Protects Against Early, Late Allergic Responses

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Significant reduction in early allergic reaction after 4 weeks, with decrease in FEV1, exhaled nitric oxide