U.S. Pharmacist Weekly News

June 19, 2024

How Pharmaceuticals Should Be Used for Psoriatic Arthritis

Now that so many new pharmaceuticals are available to treat psoriatic arthritis, knowing when to use which drugs has become more confusing. New European guidelines offer some suggestions to help clarify that confusion. Find out what the document has to say about using drugs ranging from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and glucocorticoids to biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs.

Syphilis Cases Increasing, Public Knowledge Remains Limited

Based on CDC statistics, pharmacists are likely dispensing drugs to more syphilis patients than in the past. It is important to realize that the patient’s level of knowledge about the sexually transmitted infection is likely to be quite low. Learn more about what a recent survey found when asking U.S. adults about sexually transmitted diseases as well as how to avoid and treat them.

COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects Linked to Greater Immune Response

Pharmacists might want to congratulate vaccine recipients who complain of tiredness, muscle aches, joint pains, chills, headache, fever, and nausea after receiving a COVID-19 shot. Why? A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine says enduring those effects could mean they had a robust immune response and will be well protected against the virus. Read more.

Affordability of FreeStyle Libre Systems

The FreeStyle Libre 3 system has been cleared by the FDA and is indicated for use in people with diabetes aged 4 years and older. Learn more about the FreeStyle Libre 3 system and how it can be an effective tool for glucose monitoring in diabetes management.