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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.

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FDA Approves Insulin Aspart-Xjhz as First Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog

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The FDA approved insulin aspart-xjhz (Kirsty) 100 units/mL as the first and only interchangeable biosimilar to insulin aspart (NovoLog). 1 The FDA approves Kirsty, an interchangeable biosimilar insulin, enhancing diabetes treatment options and accessibility for patients.

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How the Rise in US Pharmacy Deserts Impacts Patients’ Health

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They're providing clinical advice, testing, immunizations, and many other necessary services to maintain good health. Pharmacy closures have become commonplace within the industry as of late, with thousands of shutdowns since 2010 and a trend that’s showing significantly more pharmacy closures than openings.

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FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

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The FDA approved telmisartan, amlodipine and indapamide (Widaplik) for the treatment of hypertension in adult patients, George Medicines said in a release. The FDA approved telmisartan, amlodipine and indapamide (Widaplik) for the treatment of hypertension in adult patients, George Medicines said in a release.

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Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

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She highlighted the challenges of maintaining accurate, transparent vaccine guidance, focusing on the importance of trusted health care providers helping patients understand immunization strategies.

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

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In 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published updated pneumococcal vaccine recommendations. Increasing pneumococcal vaccine uptake is especially important in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted routine immunization services and highlighted the vulnerability of adults to respiratory infections.”

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Once Monthly Oral PrEP Medication Will Advance to Phase 3 Study

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The primary outcomes included the number of individuals with HIV, the number of patients who experienced at least 1 adverse event (AE), and the number of participants who discontinued the study due to AEs.