Social value of statins merits actions to broaden treatment, improve adherence, study finds
December 1st 2012New evidence suggests that statins generate large survival and health benefits at the population level and shows that the social value of the survival gains are large and go predominantly to consumers, according to a study published in a recent issue of Health Affairs.
Truvada (Emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets)
November 1st 2012New combination: FDA approved the combination tablet of emtricitabine 200 mg and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg (Truvada, Gilead Sciences) for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually-acquired HIV-1 in adults at high-risk in combination with safer sex practices.
FDA Actions in Brief October 2012
November 1st 2012Recent FDA Approvals (through October 2012) related to (Perampanel, Eisai, Ocriplasmin, ThromboGenics, Paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension, Celgene, tocilizumab, Genentech, Cysteamine ophthalmic solution, Sigma-Tau Pharmaceuticals, APTIMA HPV 16 18/45 Genotype Assay, Hologic, Adalimumab, Abbott, Regorafenib, Bayer HealthCare, Onyx)
Disease-modifying therapies for multiple sclerosis: Focus on future direction
November 1st 2012Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurologic disorder of chronic inflammation and demyelination of the central nervous system. Several additional agents, including oral products, are now under investigation for the future treatment of MS.
FDA Actions in Brief September 2012
October 1st 2012Recent FDA Approvals (through August 2012) related to (Innocutise, Genzyme, Sanofi, Pfizer, Amgen, Astellas Pharma US, Medivation, Gilead Sciences, Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Forest, Reckitt Benckiser, Boehringer Ingelheim, Eli Lilly, Sicor Biotech UAB, Teva Corporation, Novartis)
Prepopik (Sodium picosulfate and magnesium oxide and anhydrous citric acid for oral solution)
October 1st 2012New molecular entity: FDA approved the combination of sodium picosulfate (a stimulant laxative) and magnesium oxide and anhydrous citric acid (which form magnesium citrate, an osmotic laxative) (Prepopik, Ferring Pharmaceuticals) for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults.
Current standards and future treatments of rheumatoid arthritis
October 1st 2012Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system targets synovial joints and causes mild-to-severe joint disease with extra-articular manifestations. This review discusses the current standards of care and details the data being collected on new agents.