Medications - Page 132

October 27, 2015

FDA cracks down on over 1,000 illegal online medicine sellers

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Thursday it had sent warning letters and seized potentially dangerous, unapproved medicines and medical devices from more than 1,050 websites globally.

October 27, 2015

3 costly medication mistakes

Pop quiz: What do the bright stickers on your prescription pill bottle say? 

October 27, 2015

9 things to know before buying another supplement

The supplement aisle at the drug store is lined with products that promise to prevent illness, improve energy, boost metabolism, even brighten your skin.

October 27, 2015

Childhood use of ADHD medications linked with weight gain in teen years

Stimulant medications, rather than the childhood ADHD they are used to treat, could be linked to weight gain during the teenage years, according to a new analysis of medical records.  

October 27, 2015

Fujifilm says its Avigan may be approved as Ebola drug by end of 2014

Fujifilm Holdings Corp said it expects its influenza drug Avigan to be approved by international government bodies to treat Ebola as early as the end of the year.

October 27, 2015

Global cancer drug spending hits $100 billion in 2014, report says

Worldwide spending on cancer medicines reached $100 billion in 2014, an increase of 10.3 percent from 2013 and up from $75 billion five years earlier, according to IMS Health's Global Oncology Trend Report released on Tuesday.

October 27, 2015

New statin guidelines efficient and cost effective, studies find

New guidelines for prescribing cholesterol-lowering medications are efficient and cost-effective, according to two new studies.

October 27, 2015

Changes in pill color and shape may disrupt use, study says

People are more likely to stop taking their medication after a heart attack if the appearance of their pills suddenly changes without explanation, a new study suggests.

October 27, 2015

New heart drugs come in more expensive than expected

Two of the most anticipated new heart drugs to be launched in recent years have been priced well above analyst expectations, fuelling the debate about whether modern medicines cost too much.

October 27, 2015

Program helped limit antibiotic misuse in kids

A one-hour educational session followed by personalized feedback helped pediatricians more closely align their antibiotic prescribing habits with national guidelines, in a new study.