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Off-label Use

RX Note

In fact, off-label drug uses can become widely entrenched in clinical practice and become predominant treatments for a given clinical condition. In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine , off-label use lacking strong scientific evidence had a higher adverse drug event rate compared with on-label use.

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Novel oral chemotherapeutic holds potential for stomach cancer patients

European Pharmaceutical Review

The availability of oral chemotherapy treatments would provide stomach cancer patients with the option of more efficacious drugs with improved tolerability in a more convenient dosage format” The poor clinical outcomes of stomach cancer make it a key target for drug development. Benefits of daily oral chemotherapy over IV.

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Are Exact Strength Medications Exact? Why Standard Strength is Better for Veterinary Patients

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This results in requests for precise dosages such as 1.22 However, the more closely we look at what it takes to compound an exact strength, the clearer it becomes standard dosages are more beneficial to both patients and veterinary practices. milligrams or other 0.1 Luckily, there is another option.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Vitamins

FADIC

Patient Counseling Points for Vitamins: Vitamin A: Advise patients to follow the recommended dosage, as excessive intake can lead to toxicity. Guide dosage and administration: Pharmacists offer personalized recommendations on the appropriate dosage, frequency, and administration of the vitamins.

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Learning Module

RX Note

What are the legal requirements of labelling on a medication for a dispensed medicine by pharmacist? When the sample concentration is subtherapeutic yet patient is responding well, is dosage adjustment necessary? Post dosage adjustment of sodium valproate, how long should we wait at least prior to TDM reassessment?

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Joint Basis for FDA/HHS Marijuana Rescheduling Recommendation Unveiled

FDA Law Blog: Biosimilars

Thirty-eight states currently authorize marijuana in different dosage formulations for specific qualifying medical conditions. chemotherapy-induced), pain, and post-traumatic stress disorder. chemotherapy-induced), and pain. FDA and HHS concluded that “there exists some credible scientific support for the medical use” in the U.S.

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Selenium: The Nutrient That Can Reduce Thyroid Antibodies by 40%

The Thyroid Pharmacist

The good news is that supplementing with selenium at a therapeutic dosage, has been found to reduce thyroid antibodies, reduce thyroid symptoms, and improve overall well-being. (1-3). Half of the participants were given selenium supplementation at a dosage of 200 mcg per day, along with levothyroxine, for a 90-day period.

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