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Therapeutic substitution could significantly decrease prescription drug costs

May 10, 2016

Researchers estimated that an extra $73 billion was spent on brand-name drugs between 2010 and 2012, according to findings published in JAMA Internal Medicine.

Michael E. Johansen, MD, MS, of Ohio State University, Columbus, and Caroline Richardson, MD, of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, said that therapeutic substitution could help lower that cost discrepancy.

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FDA warns that olanzapine can cause severe skin reaction

May 10, 2016
The FDA recently announced that olanzapine, an antipsychotic for treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, can cause eosinophilia with systemic symptoms. The…
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FDA: Drug companies must estimate sales of antimicrobials by species

May 10, 2016
Under a revised rule finalized today, the FDA will require drug sponsors to submit annual sales estimates for antimicrobial drugs that are categorized by particular…
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FDA drops recall of Custom Ultrasonics’ automated endoscope reprocessors

May 10, 2016
The FDA has permitted Custom Ultrasonics’ System 83 Plus Automated Endoscope Reprocessors to remain in use for reprocessing certain endoscopes while validation for…
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HBsAg seroclearance unassociated with reduced risk for HCC

May 10, 2016
In a case-control study performed among Alaska Natives, hepatitis B surface antigen seroclearance was not associated with a decreased risk for developing hepatocellular…
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The Patient with Norovirus Infection

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Norovirus is highly contagious, highly persistent and often remains present after disinfection. This educational…
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The Patient with HIV Infection

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The selection of the initial regimen is critical in that it is usually the longest duration regimen that a patient will…
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