A January 10, 2023, article in JAPhA provides counseling points for pharmacists who are trying to help their patients of reproductive age with the questions and concerns they may have related to COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines in this time of misinformation and disinformation.

Updates from FDA

Everyone has gas; producing and passing gas is a normal part of the digestion process.

Patients suffering from joint and muscle pain often turn to complementary and alternative medicine for relief. Arnica has a long history in treating numerous medical conditions such as insect bites, bruises, scars, fever, apprehension, sciatica, and rash, but it’s primarily recommended for inflammation, arthritis, muscle aches, and stiffness. So, what does the science say?

Mickie Cathers

In January of this year, FDA approved Brenzavvy (bexagliflozin—TheracosBio), a sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor, as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Brenzavvy is the fifth SGLT-2 inhibitor to become FDA approved.

Lauren Howell, PharmD