Pharmacy Times
MAY 5, 2024
With these findings contributing to the understanding of neighborhood-level asthma risks, the authors note next steps can involve identifying and addressing disparities.
Drug Topics
MAY 5, 2024
Brian Nowosielski, associate editor with Drug Topics, sat down with Tom Utech and Reed Richardson of iA, an innovative pharmacy fulfillment company. Utech, CEO of iA, and Richardson, Chief Commercial Officer of iA, discussed the company's new shared central fulfillment solution. The new solution, designed to streamline processes within the pharmacy, is a technological innovation with life-saving benefits for patients.
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The Checkup by Singlecare
MAY 5, 2024
Prior authorization is a common part of the process of receiving coverage for a prescription drug through your insurance provider. While drugs on your plan’s formulary, or list of preferred medications, don’t require prior authorization, many drugs do need to be reviewed by your health insurance company for medical necessity before they cover them. All insurance companies have their own set of criteria that determine which drugs they cover and at what cost to the patient.
Drug Topics
MAY 5, 2024
In case you missed it, this week we had news about marijuana reclassification, the Change Healthcare cyberattack, declining wages among community pharmacists, and more.
Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay
Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.
The Checkup by Singlecare
MAY 5, 2024
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ( ADHD ) is a behavioral condition characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. It occurs most often in children, and there have been an estimated 6 million children in the United States who have received a diagnosis as of 2016. Although ADHD can’t be cured, there are many treatments available to minimize its symptoms and effect on your life.
Med Ed 101
MAY 5, 2024
Is it safe for women to breastfeed while taking antidepressants? According to a CDC report from 2020, ~10.3% of women ages 18-39 take antidepressants, and the number of people diagnosed with depression and taking antidepressants continues to rise. In this article, we will look at the use of SSRIs in lactation. All antidepressants pass into […] The post SSRIs In Lactation appeared first on Med Ed 101.
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BioPharm
MAY 5, 2024
Digital transformation is allowing for better handling, analysis, and protection of vast data collection.
The Checkup by Singlecare
MAY 5, 2024
Compare Biktarvy alternatives | Triumeq | Dovato | Genvoya | Stribild | Cabenuva | Natural alternatives | How to switch meds Biktarvy is a brand-name prescription medication approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) to treat human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infections. Biktarvy is recommended as an initial treatment option for people starting HIV-1 therapy.
The FDA Law Blog
MAY 5, 2024
By Larry K. Houck — The Associated Press reported on Tuesday following confirmation by five anonymous individuals with knowledge that the Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) is moving to reschedule marijuana from schedule I to the less stringently controlled schedule III. US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it’ll remain controlled substance (Apr. 30, 2024).
The Checkup by Singlecare
MAY 5, 2024
Injectable drugs called GLP-1 agonists have become popular lately, thanks to their high level of success in treating Type 2 diabetes (and their sometimes jaw-dropping side effect of extreme weight loss). These drugs work by stimulating the pancreas to produce more insulin, which helps lower blood glucose levels. They also tend to decrease appetite and slow digestion.
Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist
What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.
The Checkup by Singlecare
MAY 5, 2024
Prednisone and Benadryl are medications often used to treat symptoms of allergic reactions and inflammatory conditions. Prednisone is a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation by suppressing the immune system’s response. On the other hand, Benadryl is a brand-name drug containing diphenhydramine, an antihistamine that blocks the effects of a chemical released during an allergic reaction called histamine.
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