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FDA Approves Nitisinone for Treatment of Alkaptonuria

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The FDA approved nitisinone (Harliku) for the reduction of urine homogentisic acid (HGA) in patients with alkaptonuria (AKU). The FDA approved nitisinone (Harliku) for the reduction of urine homogentisic acid (HGA) in patients with alkaptonuria (AKU). The medication is expected to launch in July 2025. REFERENCES 1.

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Pharmacist Involvement Helps Reduce Time to A1c Target

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of the United States population in 2021,” the authors wrote. “In Additional advantages include fewer emergency visits, hospitalizations, medication adherence, and associated cost savings. 2 “Prevalence of diabetes in the United States continues to rise, affecting an estimated 38.4 million people, or 11.6%

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Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

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link] Recent Videos Related Content FDA Approves Dupilumab for Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid Ashley Gallagher June 20th 2025 Article Bullous pemphigoid is a rare skin condition that causes large blisters filled with fluids that typically occur near skin creases, such as the upper thighs and armpits. Jefferson Health. Accessed June 20, 2025.

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Smart Insulin Pen Cap System Shows Sustained Glycemic Improvement Over 12 Months | ADA 2025

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A team of investigators from the Jaeb Center for Health Research conducted an analysis of the BURST study ( NCT05088265 ) to assess real world data of patients who used the Bigfoot Unity Diabetes Management System between October 2021 and July 2023.

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Pharmacy Schools Should Prepare Students for Workforce Challenges

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Research shows that close to 30% of all US drug stores closed from 2011 to 2021, according to US News & World Report. Amid a struggling pharmacy workforce, the sustainability of pharmacy businesses is also under fire.

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Social Media Significantly Influences Attitudes, Behaviors Toward Skin Health

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billion people used social media in 2021, and this number is likely to grow to almost 6 billion in 2027. FDA Approves Roflumilast Foam For Plaque Psoriasis of Scalp, Body Ashley Gallagher May 22nd 2025 Article The supplemental new drug application for roflumilast (Zoryve) is approved for adult and pediatric patients 12 years and older.

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Opinion: Compounding pharmacies offer a fix for shortages of essential drugs

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At the urging of the Alliance for Pharmacy Compounding, the trade association I lead, the Food and Drug Administration in April 2020 issued temporary guidance allowing traditional compounding pharmacies, within tight regulatory guardrails, to prepare 13 Covid drugs from pure ingredients to meet hospitals’ urgent need.