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Antibiotics Cheat Sheet

RX Note

This article is written to meet this demand, acknowledging that it does not offer a complete picture of antimicrobial selection. Nonetheless, antimicrobials should always be modified based on results of culture and sensitive testing to definitive therapy agent(s) that have the narrowest spectrum possible.

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FDA Issues Complete Response Letter to Manufacturer of OLC, Treatment for CKD-Related Hyperphosphatemia

Pharmacy Times

Common adverse reactions included gastrointestinal issues, with a low discontinuation rate due to adverse drug reactions. OLC, a lanthanum-based phosphate binder, showed efficacy and tolerability in a phase 2 trial, with most patients achieving target serum phosphate levels.

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Mitomycin Intravesical Solution Receives FDA Approval for Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

Pharmacy Times

3 The safety profile was favorable with the most common adverse effect (AE) being increased creatinine, increased potassium, dysuria, decreased hemoglobin, increased aspartate aminotransferase, increased alanine aminotransferase, increased eosinophils, decreased lymphocytes, urinary tract infection, decreased neutrophils, and hematuria.

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Donanemab-Azbt Receives FDA Label Update With New Dosing for Alzheimer Disease

Pharmacy Times

While no new adverse reactions were observed in this study, higher rates of hypersensitivity and infusion-related reactions were observed.

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9 Sneaky Thyroid Toxins Hiding in Your Home

The Thyroid Pharmacist

In this article, Ill share nine sneaky thyroid toxins that could be affecting your thyroid health and, more importantly, how you can minimize your exposure and swap for products with cleaner ingredients. For even more clean product swaps, check out my article on toxins in beauty products and my resources page.

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Pharmacovigilance deep dive: risk minimisation measures

European Pharmaceutical Review

This article explores just one aspect of the RMP, that of RMMs, and how their effectiveness is measured with Dr Sophie Jouaville, an associate principal at IQVIA working on the design and oversight of non-interventional real-world evidence (RWE) safety and health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) studies.

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Over-the-Counter Choices Pharmacist Role and Resources

FADIC

The articles cover various aspects of OTC drug use, helping readers make informed decisions about their health. Pharmacists should also inquire about any allergies or sensitivities the patient may have to ensure they are not recommending an OTC medication that could cause an adverse reaction.