Drug Utilization Review 2003-10-01

Federal incentive has increased number of pediatric drug studies

Federal incentive for pharmaceutical companies to study drugs in children has led to improved labeling for several medications. More needs to be done, though, and pharmacists can play a key role in encouraging the process, says one pediatrician. Read More

Study: Antibiotic use among U.S. children reduced

The overuse of antibiotics in children may be subsiding, according to a study published in the September issue of Pediatrics. Read More

Sertraline effective in pediatric depression

Two recent warnings have led to concerns about the risks of prescribing antidepressants to children. Read More

Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) approved as monotherapy in children with epilepsy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first antiepileptic drug for monotherapy in children since 1978. Read More

News Briefs

Study: Pharmacists intervention can help keep men healthy; Interstitial cystitis study finds limited benefit in two oral drugs; FDA to inform women about menopausal hormone therapy; Wyeth issues warning about venlafaxine use in children Read More

New FDA Approvals

These drugs recently received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Read More

Gemifloxacin (Factive) Drug Evaluation

Gemifloxacin is effective as standard treatment for the treatment of ABECB and CAP; however, in limited trials it does not seem to be more efficacious or safe than other standard drug therapy for these indications. Read More

Free audio conference looks at contraceptive

Extended hormonal contraception is drawing dramatic attention due to the desire of many women to reduce or eliminate the number of withdrawal bleeds associated with current birth control methods. Read More

Audio conference clarifies final EMTALA regulations

The final version of the recently proposed changes to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) takes effect Nov. 10. Read More

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