Pharmacology
News
Why it’s important for dermatologists to learn about JAK inhibitors
“We are going to be getting a lot more indications for these drugs,” Dr. Andrew Blauvelt said.
News
FDA approves ‘rapid-acting’ oral drug for major depression
It is the "first and only rapid-acting oral medicine approved for the treatment of MDD.
News
Antibiotic before oral surgery spares endocarditis; study validates guidelines
“You have to have this [antibiotic prophylaxis] conversation when you see your patient with a prosthetic valve or who’s had endocarditis every...
Conference Coverage
What ketamine and psilocybin can and cannot do in depression
While ketamine is only suitable for acute intervention, owing to the short duration of effect, the effects of psilocybin can last for weeks or...
Opinion
Estrogen replacement therapy in endometrial cancer survivors
Given the data we have, ERT does not appear to significantly affect oncologic outcomes in low-risk, early-stage endometrial cancer survivors.
News
Obesity drug shortage triggers frustrations, workarounds
A plant failure soon after the launch of semaglutide ... led to a U.S. shortage, a formal halt to new drug starts, and some creative workarounds...
News
FDA approves Enhertu (trastuzumab deruxtecan) for HER2 lung cancer
“These results establish the new standard of care for patients with NSCLC harboring HER2 mutations.”
Original Research
Value of a Pharmacy-Adjudicated Community Care Prior Authorization Drug Request Service
Use of a centralized community care pharmacy team to review prior authorization drug requests could result in significant annual savings for the...
News
Positive phase 3 results for novel schizophrenia drug
The findings could “potentially usher in the first new class of medicine for these patients in more than 50 years.”
News
FDA authorizes intradermal use of Jynneos vaccine for monkeypox
Intradermal administration will allow providers to get five doses out of a one-dose vial.