| June 12, 2019 |
Use of Inhaled Steroids Linked to Reduced Lung-Cancer Risks in COPD Patients
Pharmacists who fill inhaled corticosteroid prescriptions for COPD patients and educate them on effective use might be helping more than they realize. A new study finds a link between use of steroid inhalers and a lower risk of developing lung cancer. Here are more details. |
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More Than 80% of Dentist-Prescribed Antibiotics Not Guideline Concordant
About 10% of antibiotic prescriptions come from dentists, but a new study suggests a surprising percentage of those are unnecessary and go against current guidelines. Find out what percentage of dentist-written antibiotic scripts is inappropriate and why that might the case. |
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Many ED Prescriptions Never Filled by Teens With Sexually Transmitted Diseases
It’s a different type of prescription nonadherence, but more than 40% of teenagers diagnosed in emergency departments (EDs) with a sexually transmitted disease never take their scripts to a pharmacy, according to a new study. Study authors offer some possible explanations but also call for more research to help remedy the situation. |
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Study Raises Concerns
About Adherence to Oral
Cancer Therapies
Use of oral cancer medications is becoming more and more common. A new study cautions, however, that adherence isn’t always optimal. Find out how often patients failed to follow therapy regimens and why that is a problem. |
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