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Prescription DrugsNew Drug Application for Amitiza Approved
Amitiza new drug application approved by FDA to treat constipation from opioids
Prescription DrugsStopping Joint Pain with NSAIDs
Osteoarthritis medications often recommended as first line offense for joint pain
Prescription DrugsFDA Announces Recall by Balanced Solutions Compounding Pharmacy
All sterile non-expired products recalled due to a lack of sterility assurance
Prescription DrugsAlcon announces FDA approval of Simbrinza Suspension
Simbrinza Suspension approved to help treat patients with glaucoma
Prescription DrugsFDA Issues Alert for ApotheCure, Inc. and NuVision Pharmacy
Alert issued by FDA about lack of sterility assurance of drug products from ApotheCure and NuVision
Prescription DrugsBird Flu May Pass from Human to Human
H7N9 bird flu human transmission in China now considered a possibility
Prescription DrugsCOPD Med Closer to Pharmacy Shelves
COPD medication Breo recommended for approval by FDA panel
Prescription DrugsSuccess of the Free HPV Vaccine
Genital warts cases down since introduction of HPV vaccine program in Australia
Prescription DrugsBone Loss Rx May Slow Bone Growth
Osteoporosis medication zoledronic acid may stop vital bone formation along with bone loss
Prescription DrugsFDA approves abuse-deterrent labeling for OxyContin
OxyContin labeling indicates product being more difficult to abuse
Prescription DrugsThis Isn't Your Mom's IUD
IUD use by teens found to be safe with lower complications for hormonal IUD
Prescription DrugsAnother Med for Liver Infection
Miravirsen safe and effective for hepatitis C infection
Prescription DrugsBirds of a Feather Vaccinate Together
Vaccination decisions influenced by social networks of parents
Prescription DrugsAches & Pains Higher in Smokers
Smokers reported more intense long term pain
Prescription DrugsCaring for Stomachs During IBS Awareness Month
IBS Awareness Month sheds light on ways to control pain and discomfort
Prescription DrugsTeen Death from Chickenpox Reported
Chickenpox killed unvaccinated 15 year old girl after she developed complications
Prescription DrugsAccidental Nip of the Wisdom Tooth Bud
Wisdom tooth buds may be vulnerable to damage in childhood dental procedures
Prescription DrugsTeasing Out Depression Therapy Effects
Depression improvement may boost work productivity for some patients but not others
Prescription DrugsPain Relieving Shots of Bone Marrow
Lower back pain patients injected with their own bone marrow for pain relief
Prescription DrugsVoluntary Type II Recall for Alysena 28
Apotex manufacturer recalls birth control pills due to extra row of placebos
Prescription DrugsPalbociclib Receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation
Palbociclib received breakthrough therapy designation to treat breast cancer patients
Prescription DrugsUTI Burden with Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia relapse linked to urinary tract troubles
Prescription DrugsLooking into Breast Cancer Breakthrough
Estrogen receptor positive breast cancer therapy being investigated
Prescription DrugsFDA Approves Diclegis
Diclegis approved to treat pregnant women experiencing nausea and vomiting