Tag: Prescription Drugs
Semaglutide Superior to Liraglutide for Weight Loss
Findings reported for subcutaneous treatment in overweight, obese adults also using diet, physical activity
Biosimilars Could Cut Spending for Biologic Therapy in the U.S.
Increased market growth of biosimilars that are similar to brand-name biologic agents has the potential to reduce spending on prescription drugs
U.S. Insurers Could Spend Millions for Ivermectin Rx for COVID-19
Claims data for private insurance and Medicare Advantage plans show spike in inappropriate ivermectin prescriptions for COVID-19
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Seen in mAb Treatment for COVID-19
Monoclonal antibody treatment used infrequently among all racial, ethnic groups; Hispanics received mAbs less often than non-Hispanics
Long-Term Medication Usage After Bariatric Surgeries Compared
Patterns of medication use for obesity-related comorbidities slightly more favorable following gastric bypass versus sleeve gastrectomy
WHO Living Guideline Updated for Drug Treatment of COVID-19
JAK inhibitor baricitinib strongly recommended for the treatment of severe or critical COVID-19
Donepezil Tied to Risk for Overactive Bladder
Risk for overactive bladder varies across individual cholinesterase inhibitor drugs
Hip Fracture Risk Up With Drug Holiday From Risedronate Versus Alendronate
After three or more years of therapy, drug holidays from risedronate versus alendronate linked to 18 percent increase in hip fracture risk
Survey Highlights Difficulties of Living With Bipolar Disorder
Struggles include finding the right medication and medication side effects
Intrathecal Morphine + Oral Gabapentin Aids Pain Management
Combination improved pain management for teens undergoing spinal fusion for scoliosis
