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January 28th 2025
The new indication for semaglutide adds to the long list of conditions that the GLP-1 receptor agonist has been approved for, and provides a new option for high-risk patients with these chronic conditions.
Daily Low-Dose Aspirin Does Not Significantly Reduce Risk of Stroke, Can Cause Intracranial Bleeding
August 2nd 2023Study findings contrast with previously reported research linking aspirin to the secondary prevention of stroke, and are especially notable for older adults who may be more susceptible to bleeding-inducing events.
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PrEP Services in Pharmacies Across Southeastern US Would Increase Treatment Capacity for HIV
August 1st 2023A new study revealed multiple locations across the southeast, including Georgia, Kentucky, and Florida, with areas that had high HIV risk but little-to-no preexposure prophylaxis services in the area.
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The Not So New Role of Pharmacists: No Longer an Overlooked Health Care Provider
July 31st 2023Pharmacists are critically important in care delivery in their ability to influence patient success, patient-reported outcomes, and quality of life while reducing the burden on physicians and their clinical support teams.
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Community Pharmacists and Technicians: Impacting Public Health One Service at a Time
Community-based pharmacy services are reaching new heights as pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are able to have a larger impact on patient care than ever before.
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Cap on Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs in Inflation Reduction Act Increased Prescription Fills
July 28th 2023Thousands more people filled their insulin prescriptions following the introduction of the cap in January 2023, especially compared to those who were not enrolled in Medicare, a new study finds.
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