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GLP-1 Medication Use Is Linked with Lower Anxiety, Depression Rates

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On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, Epic Research published the results of a dual-team Cosmos study, highlighting that taking certain glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may reduce the chances...

GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Reduce 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure

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On Monday, February 5, 2024, a research letter published in Hypertension highlighted the benefit of tirzepatide in managing high blood pressure using data from the SURMOUNT study. The letter notes a...

Breaking Down the Cost of Sickle Cell Disease Gene Therapies

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Earlier this week, the Biden–Harris administration announced its plans to address the expensive price tag of sickle cell disease, looking for a way to widen access despite the cost. In an...

Mislabeled Packaging Results in Recalled ADHD Medication

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On January 24, 2024, Azurity Pharmaceuticals sent an announcement to the United States FDA recalling Zenzedi, a brand name for 30 mg dextroamphetamine sulfate tablets, for mislabeled packaging. The...

Vertex Non-Opioid Drug Is an Effective Pain Management Medication

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On Tuesday, January 30, 2024, Vertex Pharmaceuticals issued a press release announcing that VX-548, its non-opioid pain management drug, effectively reduced pain compared to the placebo across multiple...

Patients Maintain Weight Loss One Year After Discontinuing GLP-1 Drugs

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Earlier this week, Epic Research published a dual-team Cosmos study assessing how stopping glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, sometimes called GLP-1 drugs, can impact long-term weight...

Healthcare Workers Urge Health Systems to Address Climate Change

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Solidifying the connection between healthcare and climate change, a survey by the Commonwealth Fund revealed that nearly 80% of clinicians in the United States believe that their hospitals must address...

NY Charges Midwife $300K for Falsifying Vaccine Records

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Last week, the New York State Department of Health published a press release informing the public about charges against a Nassau County midwife who falsified vaccination records. "Misrepresenting or...

NIH-Developed Antibodies Neutralize HIV in Animal Studies

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On January 17, 2024, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a media advisory announcing the results of a proof-of-concept identifying three antibodies that protect against various human...

CVS Report Predicts 2024 Trends in Community Pharmacy

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On January 17, 2024, CVS Health published the Rx Report: The Future of Community Pharmacy Open Doors to Healthier Communities, which evaluated a survey in collaboration with the Harris Poll and used it...

Mayo Clinic Launches Weight Loss Prescription Program

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On January 16, 2024, the Mayo Clinic Diet, a weight loss program developed and approved by the Mayo Clinic, announced the beta launch of the Mayo Clinic Diet Medical Weight Loss Rx Program. The growing...

FDA Investigates the Safety of GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs

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Yesterday, on January 11, 2024, the United States FDA issued a drug safety communication updating the public on an ongoing investigation of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. The administration...

FDA Recalls 3 IV Drugs from Leiters Health for Potential Superpotency

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On January 5, 2024, the United States FDA published an announcement detailing a voluntary recall of multiple intravenous (IV) drugs manufactured by Leiters Health. The release notes that 33 lots of IV...

Online Pharmacies Under Scrutiny for Lax Safety Checks, Endangering Patients

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In a groundbreaking investigation, the BBC uncovered a concerning trend in the online pharmaceutical industry, where prescription-only medicines are sold without adequate checks. The report exposes a...

Lilly Launches Digital Obesity, Migraine, Diabetes Management Platform

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Yesterday, January 4, 2024, Eli Lilly and Company issued a press release announcing the launch of LillyDirect. The platform is a digital healthcare tool for managing and supporting patients with...

Semaglutide Reduces Weight in Patients with Failed Bariatric Surgery

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According to a study published in Obesity, semaglutide effectively triggers weight loss in severely obese patients, including those who have had bariatric surgery to manage weight but have not yielded...

500 Drugs from Over 140 Brands Are Expected to Cost More This Year

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Last week, just before the end of 2023, Reuters published an article breaking a story from data analyzed by 3 Axis Advisors, a healthcare research firm. The analysis evaluated anticipated drug price...

Psilocybin-Assisted Group Therapy Manages MDD in Cancer Patients

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On December 18, 2023, researchers published a study in Cancer, a journal of the American Cancer Society, evaluating the safety, feasibility, and efficacy of psilocybin-assisted group therapy to manage...

Novo Nordisk Launches Vaccine Initiative for Airborne Infections

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In an announcement published on December 18, 2023, Novo Nordisk, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, announced its plans to allocate $260 million to research and develop vaccines for airborne...

AllianceRx Walgreens Selected to Distribute XDEMVY

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AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy, a leading specialty and home delivery pharmacy in the United States and a subsidiary of Walgreens, has been selected as one of four specialty pharmacies to distribute...