Statin Adherence Affects Likelihood of Death
A link between the risk of dying and how often patients take their statins was identified by a large observational study. The researchers looked at how poor statin adherence affects mortality in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD)....
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Is cannabidiol (CBD) legal?
Q: Is cannabidiol (CBD) legal? A: This is a confusing topic – whether or not CBD is legal to use isn’t always clear. Marijuana is still considered an illegal drug by the federal government, and that includes anything that is made or “extracted”...
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Cannabidiol (CBD)
The popularity of medical marijuana (also known as medical cannabis) continues to grow in the US. In 2018, over 3.5 million patients were registered to use medical cannabis; an increase from 2.6 million in March, 2016. As of January 2019, 33 states and...
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More Evidence of a Link Between Statins and Diabetes
A connection between statins and the development of diabetes has been suspected following observational and long-term clinical studies. A recent study from The Netherlands provides more definitive information. Researchers followed 9535 individuals over 45...
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To make sure the updates, reviews, and pharmacology CE you get from The Rx Consultant is even more focused on your needs and interests, we put together a team of expert editors to revamp each issue with you in mind. Featuring: MORE practical information for...
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What can I do to improve my dry eye condition?
Q: What can I do to improve my dry eye condition? A: To reduce the symptoms of dry eye disease, the American Optometric Association recommends that people do the following:• blink often when reading or viewing a computer• increase room humidity at...
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2018 New Drugs
In 2018, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved 59 new drugs – the highest number in more than 10 years – including 19 first-in-class agents. Of the 59 new approvals, 73% received priority review. This issue of The Rx Consultant focuses on the...
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Managing Penicillin Allergy
Penicillin “allergy” is reported in 10% of the US population; however, 95% of these patients do not have a clinically significant allergy and actually tolerate this drug class. The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the Infectious Diseases...
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Dry Eye Disease
Celia P. MacDonnell, BS Pharmacy, PharmD | 1.5 Hours CE Dry eye disease (DED) is a chronic, progressive, inflammatory disease of the ocular surface and lacrimal glands. The American Academy of Ophthalmology describes DED as inadequate moisture in the eyes...
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Hope for Patients Struggling With Insulin Prices
Nearly 1.5 million Americans have type 1 diabetes (T1D) and require lifelong insulin. Many now have a tough time affording insulin. The average annual insulin expense per patient with T1D was $2,864 in 2012. The cost had roughly doubled by 2016, to $5,705...
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