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Daily Edition: Jan 12, 2018
Drugs & Diseases
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
An analysis by researchers at Queen Mary University of London found that trying a single cigarette could lead to a daily smoking habit. The findings...
An analysis by researchers at Queen Mary University of London found that trying a single cigarette could lead to a daily smoking habit. The findings were derived from data from more than 215,000 people collected through eight surveys as part of the Global Health Data Exchange, a study published in <i>Nicotine & Tobacco Research</i>.
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
New data from CDC show that approximately 3 in 10 U.S. military veterans used some type of tobacco product during 2010–15. The study, published in...
New data from CDC show that approximately 3 in 10 U.S. military veterans used some type of tobacco product during 2010–15.
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
People can now buy naloxone without an individual prescription in 46 states. Legislation in the remaining states varies, with some allowing naloxone...
People can now buy naloxone without an individual prescription in 46 states. Legislation in the remaining states varies, with some allowing naloxone to be prescribed only for use on a patient of the prescriber, and others allowing it to be prescribed for use on the patient's family and friends as well.
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
Chinese researchers undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the relationship between use of acid-suppressive drugs in pregnant...
Chinese researchers undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the relationship between use of acid-suppressive drugs in pregnant women and risk of childhood asthma in their offspring. After searching PubMed, Medline, Embase, the Cochrane Database, and other resources, they pooled eight population-based studies for final analysis.
Practice & Trends
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
With CDC reporting widespread influenza activity in 46 states, Rite Aid is urging people to get vaccinated against influenza. Jocelyn Konrad,...
With CDC reporting widespread influenza activity in 46 states, Rite Aid is urging people to get vaccinated against influenza. Jocelyn Konrad, executive vice president of pharmacy at Rite Aid, said: "As we enter the peak of flu season, it's not too late for people who haven't been vaccinated against the flu to do so.
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
Walmart announced Thursday plans to close 63 Sam's Club locations across the United States. Some of the stores were set to close as early as...
Walmart announced Thursday plans to close 63 Sam's Club locations across the United States. Some of the stores were set to close as early as Thursday, according to a company spokesperson. As many as a dozen of the closed stores could be converted to e-commerce facilities, the spokesperson said.
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
FDA could better communicate about drug safety on social media by taking a more active role on web platforms, a new study indicates. The study—...
FDA could better communicate about drug safety on social media by taking a more active role on web platforms, a new study indicates.
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now publicly posting data on how frequently its doctors prescribe opioids to help with patients' pain....
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is now publicly posting data on how frequently its doctors prescribe opioids to help with patients' pain.
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
Pharmacists are frustrated with the difficulties of getting reimbursements for the broad range of services they can perform. This issue is at the...
Pharmacists are frustrated with the difficulties of getting reimbursements for the broad range of services they can perform. This issue is at the heart of enabling patient care in community-based pharmacy.
Laws, Regs & Rulings
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
FDA announced Thursday safety labeling changes to limit the use of prescription opioid cough and cold medicines containing codeine or hydrocodone in...
FDA announced Thursday safety labeling changes to limit the use of prescription opioid cough and cold medicines containing codeine or hydrocodone in children younger than age 18 years, saying the risks of the medicines outweigh their potential benefits in this population.
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb reports on the agency's 2018 Strategic Policy Roadmap, which provides an overview of some of the key priorities FDA...
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb reports on the agency's 2018 Strategic Policy Roadmap, which provides an overview of some of the key priorities FDA will pursue to advance its public health mission.
January 12, 2018
Friday, January 12, 2018 - 09:00
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine reports the state has begun settlement talks with opioid-makers it has sued alleging illegal marketing, and will...
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine reports the state has begun settlement talks with opioid-makers it has sued alleging illegal marketing, and will meet with a federal judge urging settlement of hundreds of similar suits, in early steps toward resolution of the litigation.
