Category: Medication
Summer Heat Intensifies Risks for Medication Side Effects
Summer's extreme heat not only elevates the risk of heat-related illnesses but also heightens the potential for adverse effects from common medications. The impact of[more...]
FDA approves new Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla by Eli Lilly for use in early stages of disease
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently given the green light to a new Alzheimer's drug, Kisunla, for use in the early stages of[more...]
Supreme Court Rejects Purdue Pharma Settlement, Halting Payout to Wisconsin
The U.S. Supreme Court recently delivered a significant blow to efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, as it rejected a proposed settlement with Purdue Pharma,[more...]
Major Telehealth Company Execs Indicted on Health Care Fraud Charges
Hundreds of thousands of patients across the United States using telehealth platforms like Done could face disruptions in their care after the CEO and head[more...]
Supply Trackers Introduced to Help Patients During Shortages of Popular Diabetes and Weight Loss Drugs
As Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly grapple with the exponential demand for their widely sought-after drugs for diabetes and weight loss, the healthcare industry is[more...]
Telehealth Company Hims & Hers Disrupts Weight Loss Medication Market with Affordable GLP-1 Drugs
Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical startup Hims & Hers Health is shaking up the weight loss medication market by introducing injectable GLP-1 drugs at a fraction of the[more...]
Walgreens to Offer Cheaper Naloxone Over-The-Counter Option
Article: In a bid to expand access to life-saving medication used to reverse opioid overdoses, Walgreens has announced the introduction of its cheaper generic version[more...]
Senator Bernie Sanders Investigates Novo Nordisk’s Pricing of Diabetes and Weight Loss Medications
In a recent development, Senator Bernie Sanders, the chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, has initiated an investigation into the[more...]
Gyms Embrace GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss
The fitness industry is undergoing a significant shift as gyms are embracing a new class of drugs referred to as GLP-1 agonists. These medications, including[more...]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day: Safely Dispose of Unwanted Medications
------------------ The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is gearing up for the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, April 27, 2024. This twice-a-year event[more...]
