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Daily Edition: Feb 05, 2018
Drugs & Diseases
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
CDC reported on Friday that cases of influenza-like illness continued to rise in the week ending January 27, marking approximately 2 months of...
CDC reported on Friday that cases of influenza-like illness continued to rise in the week ending January 27, marking approximately 2 months of steady increases and the worst epidemic in years.
CEO Blog: CVS Health poll reveals a majority of U.S. women unaware of personal risk for heart disease
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
Results from a new national poll, commissioned by CVS Health, reveal that while American women are increasingly aware of the dangers of heart...
Results from a new national poll, commissioned by CVS Health, reveal that while American women are increasingly aware of the dangers of heart disease and recognize it as the leading killer of women, few acknowledge their personal risk factors that contribute to heart disease.
CEO Blog: Influenza vaccine provided dismal protection against this winter's virus, early data suggest
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
Canadian influenza researchers reported in the journal Eurosurveillance that the influenza vaccine is not doing a very good job protecting against...
Canadian influenza researchers reported in the journal <I>Eurosurveillance</I> that the influenza vaccine is not doing a very good job protecting against H3N2 viruses this year in North America.
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
In light of current guidelines that recommend marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular protection, researchers studied the literature...
In light of current guidelines that recommend marine-derived omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular protection, researchers studied the literature for proof of the benefits of this strategy.
Practice & Trends
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
Prescription drugs play a large part in America's opioid epidemic, accounting for roughly 40% of all fatal opioid overdoses in 2016, according to...
Prescription drugs play a large part in America's opioid epidemic, accounting for roughly 40% of all fatal opioid overdoses in 2016, according to CDC. While there is a need to provide necessary and appropriate medication for chronic pain, pharmacies are facing down the opioid crisis with new fervor and from multiple directions.
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
Findings published in the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology indicate that experienced physicians have a wide range of opinions on the infection risks...
Findings published in the <i>Journal of Clinical Rheumatology</i> indicate that experienced physicians have a wide range of opinions on the infection risks of anti-tumor necrosis factor (anti-TNF) medications.
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
Addiction prevention advocates in the Atlantic City area are teaming with local pharmacists this month to better educate customers and patients on...
Addiction prevention advocates in the Atlantic City area are teaming with local pharmacists this month to better educate customers and patients on how to dispose medications, especially opioid prescriptions.
Laws, Regs & Rulings
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
Two high-ranking lawmakers on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions disclosed that they or their families traded in tobacco...
Two high-ranking lawmakers on the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions disclosed that they or their families traded in tobacco company stock while they were on the committee. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) reported purchasing at least $15,000 worth of stock in Philip Morris International. Sen.
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
Lawmakers in Gary, IN, are seeking answers to the city's pharmacy closings. Three different Walgreens pharmacies and one Fagen pharmacy have...
Lawmakers in Gary, IN, are seeking answers to the city's pharmacy closings. Three different Walgreens pharmacies and one Fagen pharmacy have shuttered without warning over the past 3 years, said Karen Freeman Wilson, the city's mayor.
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
During his State of the Union speech, President Trump said one of his top priorities is "fixing the injustice of high drug prices." But advocates...
During his State of the Union speech, President Trump said one of his top priorities is "fixing the injustice of high drug prices." But advocates and industry officials have grown skeptical of his promises. "No more words. Action.
February 05, 2018
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 09:00
In comments to CMS, the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) said PBMs' pharmacy fees should be completely eliminated, rather than redirected or...
In comments to CMS, the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition (SCPC) said PBMs' pharmacy fees should be completely eliminated, rather than redirected or reformed as proposed by CMS.
