Research

Drug Ads Circumvent FDA Regulations

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Many ads fail to comply with FDA regulations. Find out why and how they get away with it.

Hair Growth Drugs Carry Rare Risk of Breast Cancer

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Health Canada is informing healthcare practitioners and patients of a labeling update for finasteride drugs to add safety information on rare reports of breast cancer in men.

Research Shows Generic Meds are Changing the Treatment of Patients

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Researchers from Harvard University, Brigham and Women's Hospital and CVS Caremark reported that preventive health care is considerably less costly than previous industry estimates.

Insomnia: A Therapeutic Review for Pharmacists

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A new study found that numerous medications being used in the management of insomnia have side effects that can limit their use.

Study Finds Autism May be Linked to Antidepressants

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Preliminary study finds autism could be linked to antidepressants taken during pregnancy. Find out how.

ASHP Issues Dosing Confusion Alert with Colistimethate for Injection

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Colistimethate label calls for higher strength than needed, which can cause fatal errors.

Prescription Drug Suicide Attempts Rising Among Women 50 and up

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Emergency department visits for drug-related suicide attempts by women aged 50 and older has risen 49 percent.

Second Hepatitis C Virus Protease Inhibitor Approved

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Ten days after the FDA approved the first hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS3/4A protease inhibitor, a second drug in the class passed the agency's review for the treatment of adults with chronic HCV infection.

Fidaxomicin Approved for C. difficile Infections

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Macrolide approved for the treatment of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) in adults.

Cadence Pharmaceuticals’ OFIRMEV Added to Military's JDP

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Drug approved for use in deployed theaters by all four U.S. military service branches.

FDA OKs Prostate Cancer Drug

Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

FDA has approved a combination of Zytiga and steroids for patients with late-stage (metastatic) castration-resistant prostate cancer. How does it work?

Younger Doctors More Likely to Prescribe Drugs

Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A new study shows that young doctors are more like to prescribe medications for heart disease, while older doctors recommend lifestyle changes.

Antidepressants Don't Stop All Symptoms

Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Patients having a positive response to antidepressants often still show symptoms such as insomnia. Find out why.

Prescription Drug Abuse Grows as Internet Access Increases

Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Study shows that prescription drug abuse has grown due to the increase in online pharmacies.