Ashley Gallagher, Editor

Patients who were formerly incarcerated commonly experience substance use disorder, tuberculosis, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted diseases

The results were the longest survival follow-up ever reported for a phase 3 trial for biliary tract cancer.

Eli Lilly and Company will submit results of the study to support tirzepatide (Zepbound) for treatment of obstructive sleep apnea later this year.

IMPACT CKD, a modeling analysis created by AstraZeneca, includes data about chronic kidney disease across 8 countries, including the United States.

Ustekinumab (Stelara; Janssen Immunology) is a human monoclonal antibody that treats immune-mediated diseases such as psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

If approved, the test could provide more timely and accurate diagnosis, hopefully mitigating the impact of Alzheimer disease (AD) on individuals and the community.

The 5-in-1 meningococcal ABCWY vaccine candidate has an assigned Prescription Drug User Fee Act action date of February 14, 2025.

Investigators also found that the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13 protected against nasopharyngeal carriage in children and provided some indirect protection for adults.

There was no difference observed between adalimumab (Humira; AbbVie) and adalimumab-aacf (Idacio; Fresenius Kabi) for those who switched to the biosimilar.

Investigators found that the individuals’ peak cognitive performance coincided with glucose levels that were slightly above the normal range.

Investigators added that additional randomized trials are still needed to confirm the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine, either with or without conventional therapies.

Bristol Myers Squibb will also present findings on apixaban (Eliquis) at the American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session and Expo.

However, psychedelic medicine has a variety of barriers, including historical perception, access challenges, legal obstacles, and ethical questions.

In a review, investigators focused on ranibizumab (Lucentis; Genentech), aflibercept (Eylea; Regeneron), and bevacizumab (Avastin; Genentech) as growth opportunities in the biosimilar space.

Investigators found that older adults, adults with dementia, and adults with altered mental status were more likely to be inappropriately diagnosed with CAP when hospitalized.

Pharmacists should be well educated on prescription digital therapeutics to better educate patients on software in comparison to traditional pharmacological products.

Social determinants of health can worsen mental health disorders such as depression, but the effect of depression can also negatively impact social determinants of health.

Current evidence and data regarding clozapine-resistant schizophrenia is unclear, but new treatment options are on the horizon that could show promise.

Although there are medical considerations for patients with psychiatric conditions, prescribers must consider patient preference to increase adherence and effectiveness of contraception.

Investigators reported a low incidence of adverse events after simultaneous vaccination against seasonal influenza and respiratory syncytial virus.

Data for generalized anxiety disorders and cannabis use is scarce, but pharmacists can help educate patients on potential benefits and risks of cannabis usage.

The abstracts will be presented at the American College of Cardiology Conference from April 6 to April 8, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Developments in glycine transporter type 1 inhibitors, D-amino acid oxidase inhibitors, and phosphodiesterase inhibitors are pushing schizophrenia research forward.

The approval expands the prior indication of idecabtagene vicleucel (Abecma; Bristol Myers Squibb), which will make the drug available to patients in earlier lines.

Pharmacy Times will be at the American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists (AAPP) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Florida from April 7 to April 10, 2024.

MDMA-assisted therapy and psilocybin currently lead the way with potential approvals by the FDA.

Bimekizumab-bkzx (Bimzelx; Union Chimique Belge) is a humanized monoclonal immunoglobulin G1 antibody that inhibits interleukin (IL)-17A and IL-17F.

New indications include Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream (SAB) infections, acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections, and community-acquired bacterial pneumonia.

The results indicate the need for targeted policies so that biosimilar competition can increase cost savings and affordability for patients with commercial insurance.

Investigators also found that African American and White veterans had different risk factors for re-hospitalization post-stroke.