Insulin icodec may have a new competitor in the near future. Insulin efsitora is another once-weekly insulin currently undergoing phase 3 clinical trials, with Lilly’s 3rd phase being termed the QWINT trials (Once Weekly (QW) Insulin Therapy (INT)). These trials are...
A 75-year-old female has a history of mild cognitive impairment, GERD, hypertension, osteoarthritis, and overactive bladder. Recognizing the relationship of oxybutynin and cognitive impairment is incredibly important in geriatrics and in the case scenario, we outline...
Two tests are commonly used in asthma assessments to monitor symptom control and airflow and this blog post will discuss their use and how they determine appropriate treatment options. Important tests pharmacists should know include the Asthma Control Test and a Peak...
Anemia is a blood disorder that has an impact on the red blood cells. Many different types of anemia can exist in patients. In this post, we are going to discuss pernicious anemia. What is Pernicious Anemia? Pernicious anemia is a very rare autoimmune disorder...
There are two agents that are frequently used in alcohol use disorder. Acamprosate and naltrexone have distinct advantages and disadvantages in the treatment of alcohol use disorder. In this article, we will compare the clinical benefits and risks of acamprosate vs...
