Tag: Prescription Drugs
Facebook, Instagram Remove Posts Offering Abortion Pills
Social media sites have begun deleting posts that mention abortion pills and specific versions such as mifepristone and misoprostol
Reduction in Vial Size of Aducanumab Could Yield Savings
Savings would range from $70.9 to $369.0 million annually if the 300 mg/3.0 mL vial was reduced to 100 mg/1.0 mL
Enzalutamide Active in Low-, Intermediate-Risk Prostate Cancer
Significant reduction seen in risk of prostate cancer progression for enzalutamide plus AS versus active surveillance alone
One in 10 Pain Meds Make It Through Development Process
More drugs with high abuse potential made it through the development process than new drugs with low abuse potential
Cost of Ranibizumab Port Delivery System for Treating nAMD Examined
Model compares costs for ranibizumab port delivery system versus conventional intravitreal antivascular endothelial growth factor injections
Study Compares Baricitinib to Dexamethasone for COVID-19
Baricitinib plus remdesivir shows similar efficacy but better safety profile than dexamethasone plus remdesivir in hospitalized adults
Azathioprine Discontinuation Up for Patients With CC Genotype
Patients with rs2814778-CC also have lower last leukocyte count and lower dosing; findings persist after adjustment for race
Medicare Could Have Saved $3.6 Billion on Generic Drugs in 2020
Authors say Medicare could have saved up to $3.6 billion by purchasing generics at Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company prices
New Alzheimer Disease Drug Delivers Disappointing Results
Trial was the first to test a drug meant to delay or halt mental decline in people who have a genetic predisposition
ENDO: Coffee Does Not Impede Bioavailability of LT4 Solution
Bioavailability is equivalent for levothyroxine oral solution administered five minutes prior to coffee or under fasting conditions