Hospital/Health-System Pharmacy
New SSRI approved in last quarter of 2013
FEBRUARY 10, 2014FDA approved vortioxetine as oral tablets indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
FEBRUARY 10, 2014FDA approved vortioxetine as oral tablets indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
Same-day care, capacity key to managing flu season
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
SEPTEMBER 10, 2013
By: DONNA MARBURY
Last year’s flu season brought chills to some providers; experts say planning, education are even more critical nowAAP report updates use of medications during breast-feeding
AUGUST 28, 2013The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report released this week provides guidance for physicians about the use of psychotropic drugs, substance abuse treatments, narcotics, galactagogues, herbal products, and vaccines in breast-feeding women and the potential effects on the breast-feeding infant.
AUGUST 28, 2013The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical report released this week provides guidance for physicians about the use of psychotropic drugs, substance abuse treatments, narcotics, galactagogues, herbal products, and vaccines in breast-feeding women and the potential effects on the breast-feeding infant.
Long-term data reinforce safety profile of dabigatran
JULY 15, 2013
JULY 15, 2013
By: TRACEY WALKER
Results from the RELY-ABLE trial, the RE-LY extension study, support the long-term safety profile of dabigatran etexilate mesylate (Pradaxa, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals) 150 mg twice daily in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (NVAF), according to a study published in Circulation in mid-June.Tennessee pharmacy board strengthens compounding rules
JULY 15, 2013Less than a month after FDA warned of an outbreak following steroid injections from a compounding pharmacy there, the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (TBOP) strengthened its oversight of compounding pharmacies.
JULY 15, 2013Less than a month after FDA warned of an outbreak following steroid injections from a compounding pharmacy there, the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy (TBOP) strengthened its oversight of compounding pharmacies.
Pharmacology and therapeutics of pain medications: Part 2
JUNE 10, 2013New CPE Series: June activity available now
JUNE 10, 2013New CPE Series: June activity available now
USPSTF advises against vitamin D, calcium to prevent fractures in healthy adults
MAY 21, 2013After its recent review, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) could not recommend vitamin D and calcium supplementation for the primary prevention of fractures in healthy adults.
MAY 21, 2013After its recent review, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) could not recommend vitamin D and calcium supplementation for the primary prevention of fractures in healthy adults.
