Tag: Prescription Drugs
Efanesoctocog Alfa Prophylaxis Beneficial for Children With Hemophilia A
Authors note high sustained factor VIII activity and protection against bleeding episodes, including bleeding into joints
Risankizumab Noninferior, Superior to Ustekinumab for Crohn Disease
Risankizumab noninferior for clinical remission at week 24, superior for endoscopic remission at week 48
Ofatumumab Effective for MS Across Racial, Ethnic Subgroups
Ofatumumab is more effective than teriflunomide for relapsing multiple sclerosis across subgroups
Aging Into Medicare Tied to Higher Drug Costs for People With Diabetes
Quarterly out-of-pocket costs increased by approximately $23 on average after age 65 years
Self-Imposed Use Cessation Dates Tied to Ophthalmic Drop Waste
Findings seen for multiuse eye drop bottles discarded in ambulatory clinic settings
Direct CGRP Inhibition Cuts Acne, Rosacea in Patients With Migraine
Significantly reduced rate of acne and rosacea seen in patients treated with CGRPi mAbs versus triptans, topiramate
More Than Half Do Not Know Primary Care Providers Can Treat Opioid Use Disorder
61.4 percent do not know primary care providers can prescribe medication for opioid use disorder
1999 to Mid-2000s Saw Increase in Seniors Using Prescription Meds
Polypharmacy increased, peaking at 43.0 percent in 2017 to March 2020; hyperpolypharmacy increased during 1999-2000 to 2007-2008
Tisotumab Vedotin Efficacious for Recurrent Cervical Cancer
Second- or third-line treatment yields significantly greater efficacy than chemotherapy, including longer overall survival
ACEi, ARB Use Linked to Lower Risk for Kidney Failure With Replacement Therapy
Risk for kidney failure with replacement therapy lower with ACEi, ARB treatment among individuals with advanced CKD
