Medication

CVS plans to remove some products containing popular decongestants from its shelves. Here’s why and what you can use instead of phenylephrine.

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CVS plans to remove some products containing popular decongestants from its shelves. Here's why and what you can use instead of phenylephrine.

CVS Health announced on October 19 that certain oral cough and cold products in which phenylephrine is the only active ingredient will be removed from store shelves. The pharmacy chain’s decision was in response to a September 12 announcement by Food and Drug Administration advisers that phenylephrine (the main ingredient in popular over-the-counter decongestants) was … Read more

Use of Amitriptyline almost doubled symptom improvement in IBS

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Use of Amitriptyline almost doubled symptom improvement in IBS

GLASGOW, UK Amitriptyline, titrated at low doses, outperformed placebo as a second-line treatment for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) across multiple outcomes in what researchers called a trial Largest randomized controlled trial (RCT) of tricyclic antidepressants in this condition. According to the investigators of the Low-Dose and Titrated Amitriptyline for Irritable Bowel Syndrome as Second-Line Treatment … Read more

CBD: Why was the recommended daily dose reduced by the food regulator from 70mg to 10mg

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CBD: Why was the recommended daily dose reduced by the food regulator from 70mg to 10mg

Since 2018, when the British parliament passed a law legalizing CBD, the non-psychoactive ingredient of cannabis, sales of CBD-related products have skyrocketed. Today, you can buy CBD oil, CBD vape pens, CBD coffee, CBD muffins to go with your CBD coffee. . . CBD everything. And these products are often sold with vague promises of … Read more

‘I can’t do it at a loss’: Independent pharmacists in Iowa are losing money on prescriptions

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'I can't do it at a loss': Independent pharmacists in Iowa are losing money on prescriptions

Pharmacies are closing across Iowa, and there are concerns that more closures will follow, according to a new study from Drake University professor Michael Andreski. Study Drake. His findings reveal a troubling trend showing alarming closure rates across the state, especially among independent pharmacies not affiliated with large chains. At least 87 of those pharmacies … Read more

Can weight loss pills save the airline industry (a little money)?

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Stay up to date with free updates Simply sign in Pharmaceutical industry myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. Alphaville has received a LOT of equity research regarding the effects of weight loss pills like Ozempic* and Wegovy (mainFT has a great overview here). As the efficacy of these treatments becomes clear, many analysts … Read more

Can a virucidal virus prevent sexually transmitted diseases?

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Computer illustration of a large orange and red bacteriophage, a type of virus, on a large green bacterial cell.

Rates of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are skyrocketing in the US These growing cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis are treated with antibiotics, but at a cost: Antibiotics Push bacteria to increase resistance to drugs. So it’s important to find new ways to prevent STIs while also reducing our dependence on antibiotics. However, we … Read more

Treatments for substance use disorders are rare or non-existent. The FDA hopes to change that

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Treatments for substance use disorders are rare or non-existent. The FDA hopes to change that

When Amanda isn’t taking her attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication, she struggles to function both mentally and physically. Depression, anxiety and chronic pain from fibromyalgia have all become more prominent for the 46-year-old, which has exacerbated her ADHD symptoms, making everyday tasks like bathing washing becomes a challenge. While she didn’t face any disruptions … Read more

World Osteoporosis Day 2023: These Ayurvedic herbs can help relieve joint pain, here’s how

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World Osteoporosis Day 2023: These Ayurvedic Herbs Can Provide Relief From Joint Pain, Here

World Osteoporosis Day 2023: Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weakening of bones World Osteoporosis Day is celebrated on October 20 every year with the aim of raising global awareness about the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a chronic condition characterized by weakening of the bones, causing them to become brittle and … Read more

Statins have outstanding high potency for diabetes and cataract risk

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A photo of a woman pushing an atorvastatin tablet from its blisterpack.

Two high-intensity statin regimens showed similar clinical efficacy when directly compared in secondary prevention, but one regimen was associated with a higher risk of diabetes and cataracts in results from the LODESTAR trial. Whether they were randomized to rosuvastatin (Crestor) or atorvastatin (Lipitor), those with existing coronary artery disease (CAD) had no statistically significant difference … Read more

Oh, Ozempic: Retail analysts find weight loss pills have little impact

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Oh, Ozempic: Retail analysts find weight loss pills have little impact

Retail analysts say pharmaceutical advocates have hyped the success of high-priced weight-loss drugs like Ozempic in a campaign to make appetite suppressants a new standard in obesity care. enlarged. Walmart reported this month that it has seen a slight decrease in food purchases among customers using prescription anti-diabetic drugs such as Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy. … Read more