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ASHP: SVP, Injectable Opioid Shortages Threaten Patient Care
98.4 percent of respondents report moderate, severe shortages of morphine, hydromorphone, fentanyl
Prenatal Care in First Trimester for Majority of 2016 U.S. Births
Over 75 percent of women received at least adequate prenatal care; 15 percent had inadequate care
FDA Issues Final Guidance on Inhalational Anthrax
Final guidance designed to assist in development of drugs for prophylaxis of inhalational anthrax
FDA Approves First Artificial Iris
CustomFlex Artificial Iris improves light sensitivity and glare, cosmetic appearance of the eye
Older Adults Often Reluctant to Set Up Secure Patient Portal
Concerns include increased chance of error versus talking on phone, in person
Birth Control Pills Recalled Over Potential Pregnancy Risk
Active capsules and inactive placebos may have been packaged out of order
FDA Approves New Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis
First oral medication approved for chronic use in moderate-to-severe active ulcerative colitis
FDA Approves Palynziq for Phenylketonuria
Drug is a novel enzyme therapy for adult patients with PKU with uncontrolled blood Phe concentrations
AAP Recommending Injectable Flu Shot for 2018-19 Flu Season
Children should receive injectable vaccine, which has been shown to be more consistently effective
Congress Approves Bill Expanding Private Care for VA Patients
New bill would open up access to private doctors for veterans
