This past June, FDA approved the first new class of medicines to treat pediatric T2D since 2000. Previously limited to metformin, children 10 years or older with T2D now have another treatment option that can be used in addition to diet and exercise to improve blood glucose control.
Lauren Howell, PharmD
Updates from FDA
A tube of nonprescription antibiotic ointment or bottle of antiseptic is a staple in most medicine cabinets, and for good reason. These products can prevent infection of small cuts, scrapes, or other skin injuries that don’t require medical intervention.
Mary Warner
Piperine, a major component of black pepper (Piper nigrum), is responsible for black pepper’s distinct flavor, is what makes you sneeze, and gives black pepper its reputation for having antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties.
Mickie Cathers
In May of 2023, FDA approved Brixadi (Braeburn Inc.), a new dosage form of the partial opioid agonist buprenorphine.