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Gabapentin side effects in men

The Checkup by Singlecare

Erectile dysfunction isnt listed as a potential side effect on the Neurontin label, but one study from 2011 links gabapentin to sexual dysfunction, and a 2022 review of the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System found over 130 cases of gabapentin-induced erectile dysfunction over 10 years. What are the long-term side effects of gabapentin?

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The discovery of a new and compounding cybersecurity threat to pharmacies

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According to Kasada, in April 2022 its threat intelligence observed the use of credential stuffing – the automated injection of stolen username and password pairs into a website’s login form – to attack pharmacies, steal active customer accounts, and exploit them for the distribution of prescribed medications.

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Psychedelic research: evaluating the fast-evolving regulatory roadmap

European Pharmaceutical Review

Most psychedelic drugs are Schedule I controlled substances, which means that very strict legal and regulatory controls accompany their use” Some psychedelics originate in nature and have been used by Indigenous cultures for thousands of years; others are manipulated or manufactured.

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Cannabinoids receptors: popular preclinical target but banned in 137 countries

Pharmaceutical Technology

In 2022, a surge in the pipeline has led to cannabinoid receptors becoming the most popular target in preclinical development. Cannabinoid-based drugs are derived from compounds found in the cannabis plant. However, at the federal level, cannabinoids remain illegal under the Controlled Substances Act.

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Pharmacies Selling PSE: Remember to Train Employees and Self-Certify

The FDA Law Blog

Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas announced that People’s Rx, a local chain operating five retail pharmacies and a compounding laboratory in the Austin area, agreed to pay $200,000 to settle allegations that it violated the Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”). 16, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ).

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Rite Aid’s Closing and Bankruptcy: The Full Story!

The Happy PharmD

Over the decades, it transformed into a pharmacy powerhouse, expanding through strategic acquisitions to over 2,000 stores by 2022. Compounding its challenges, Rite Aid became entangled in legal issues, notably linked to the opioid crisis.

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How to explain CBD vs. marijuana to patients

The Checkup by Singlecare

Understanding the difference between CBD vs. marijuana Cannabinoids are compounds found in the cannabis plant, Cannabis sativa. The United States Congress legalized CBD derived from hemp in 2018 when the Agricultural Improvement Act was signed into law, removing hemp from the Federal Controlled Substances Act.