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Investigators found that the polypill treatment improved cardiovascular disease and lowered health care costs.

In addition, pharmacists can screen for potential contraindications and drug-drug interactions.

Esketamine targets glutamate, the most abundant neurotransmitters in the brain.

Jennifer Clements, a clinical professor and the director of pharmacy education at the University of South Carolina, discusses the pharmacists role in diabetes care.

Recommendations help influence the rate of gastric emptying, improve compliance, and prevent interruption of weight loss for patients.

The authors found that humidity, cold and heat waves, and air pollution led to a higher likelihood of asthma- and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)-related hospitalizations.

The Justice Department alleges that Walgreens acted in violation of the Controlled Substances Act and sought reimbursement for unlawful prescriptions, violating the False Claims Act.

Increased technician involvement also improves patient care nationwide.

The report from the Office of Inspector General highlights inconsistencies, lack of transparency, and the need for stronger safeguards.

If finalized, the requirement would include readily available nutrition information, including saturated fat, sodium, and added sugar content.

Pharmacies are increasingly viewed as wellness hubs and community health partners.

Despite the reductions in hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), grade 3 and 4 adverse events were not uncommon.

As per the Inflation Reduction Act, the negotiations with the drug companies of the 15 drugs will occur in 2025, with the negotiated prices going into effect in 2027.

Hormonal contraceptives did not increase breast cancer risk in patients with BRCA2 mutations.

The current approved dose of axatilimab-csfr is 0.3 mg/kg up to a maximum dose of 35 mg and will be administered as an intravenous infusion over 30 minutes every 2 weeks.

This is mirikizumab’s second FDA-approved indication in inflammatory bowel disease.

Rite Aid survey highlights underutilized role of pharmacists in health care, with 62% of respondents viewing their pharmacists as a crucial part of their health and wellness care team.

A politically and economically stressed system of health care delivery and benefits is manifesting in the pharmacy benefit management sector.

The finding could help better treat patients with long COVID, as pharmacists and treatment providers can look out for ME/CFS symptoms.

The test meets a critical unmet need for patients with Alzheimer disease who have not yet been undiagnosed.

Studies shows that Red Dye No. 3 was associated with tumor growth in male rats.

Jim Dente of Advanced Pharmacy Solutions emphasizes the growing role of automation, artificial intelligence, and patient-centric business models in streamlining operations, improving patient care, and addressing industry challenges such as staff burnout and medication errors.

mRNA-1345 (mRESVIA; Moderna) has the potential to significantly transform the RSV disease state in 2025, according to data analysts.

Posttraumatic stress disorder is found to be associated with coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart failure.

The findings suggest that patients with alopecia areata (AA) who also have asthma may benefit from increased clinical monitoring and earlier intervention.

These drugs are set to revolutionize their respective disease states in 2025.

The pharmaceutical industry is facing a critical talent shortage caused by fewer students entering the field, burnout and a lack of stability. We offer ways to combat the shortage.

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis and higher body mass index (BMI) showed poorer clinical response to non-tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-targeted treatments.

Wildfire smoke carries toxic compounds that can trigger respiratory inflammation and cause cellular damage.