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Analysis shows Yeztugo approval a ‘momentous step’ for HIV prevention

Pharmaceutical Technology

How will RFK Jr’s American dream for vaccines play out? Gilead’s recently approved drug for HIV prevention, Yeztugo (lenacapavir), has the potential to transform the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) sector in the US, according to market analysts. Reports LOA and PTSR Model - GS-1720 in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

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Gilead hit with FDA clinical hold for batch of HIV trials

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has placed a clinical hold on several of Gilead’s trials evaluating two HIV treatment candidates, though the rest of the drugmaker’s diverse pipeline remains unaffected. Gilead is considered the leading big pharma in HIV treatments. Shares in Nasdaq-listed Gilead opened 0.3%

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ADA 2025: Advances in Type 2 Diabetes Management With Tirzepatide

Pharmacy Times

The presentation emphasized early intervention and personalized treatment plans in managing type 2 diabetes, shifting from "treating to failure" to "treating to target." It is not indicated for type 1 diabetes and carries a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors, with unknown risk in humans.

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Impact of Patient Access to Care on Rates of Febrile Neutropenia Post Inpatient Administration of a Colony-Stimulating Factor

Pharmacy Times

Although the use of colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) is well-established in mitigating severe FN, existing literature suggests there is only an approximate 3% difference in FN rates between various CSF agents. Utilizing colony-stimulating factors (CSFs) decreases the incidence of severe FN.

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FDA Approves Meloxicam Injection For Moderate-to-Severe Pain in Adults

Pharmacy Times

3 Although meloxicam injection delivers a non-opioid alternative for pain control, it is not recommended as a first-line agent when rapid onset of analgesia is needed due to its delayed onset. 2 REFERENCES 1. Meloxicam: Selective COX-2 inhibition in clinical practice. Seminars in Arthritis and Rheumatism. December 21, 2004. Subscribe Now!

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Protecting Older Adults from Severe RSV: Key Challenges and the Importance of Prevention

Pharmacy Times

She emphasizes that treatment options are mostly supportive, making prevention through good hygiene and vaccination essential. Pharmacists play a crucial role in educating high-risk individuals about RSV risks and encouraging vaccination to reduce severe illness.

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Top 20 RNAi Therapeutic Companies Based on 2022 R&D Expenditure

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This drug is currently in multiple P-IIa clinical trials and is being evaluated in combination with other antiviral agents for cHBV. ARO-AAT and ARO-APOC3 are among the highest-phase products developing under Arrowhead’s pipeline for the treatment of liver diseases. R&D Expenditure: $85.1M R&D Expenditure: $437.9M