Tag: Prescription Drugs
CDC: ~8 Percent of U.S. Adults Nonadherent Due to Rx Costs
Patients skipping doses, taking less medication or delaying filling prescriptions
Meta-Analysis Compares Tx for Inducing Remission in Crohn’s
Adalimumab and infliximab + azathioprine most effective for induction, maintenance of remission
Cumulative Use of Anticholinergic Medication Tied to Dementia
Class of drugs interferes with a key brain chemical, but study doesn't prove cause and effect
CDC: Opioid Rx Prevalent in Reproductive-Aged Females
Experts recommend lowest effective dose for shortest amount of time + birth control
Moderate Changes in Lipids With Tocilizumab/Tofacitinib in RA
Review shows no changes for rheumatoid arthritis patients with tumor necrosis factor antagonist tx
AHS: Research Informs New Migraine Rx Guidelines
Opioids not recommended for regular use
Rx Adherence Lower for Patients New to Diabetes Therapy
Adherence also linked to other factors, including use of mail order pharmacies, lower out-of-pocket costs
Supplements Curb Isotretinoin-Associated Triglyceride Increase
ω-3 supplementation stabilizes expected increase in patients with preexisting hypertriglyceridemia
Many Americans Taking Meds Not to Be Mixed With Alcohol
Researchers couldn't determine if people surveyed were using both simultaneously
Electronic Alert Cuts Proportion of IV Proton Pump Inhibitors
Significant reduction in proton pump inhibitor use, associated institutional costs
