Richard Waithe

Pulmonary Aspiration Warning added to GLP-1 Agonists During Anesthesia: Key Updates for Healthcare Providers

FDA adds pulmonary aspiration warning to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro for anesthesia procedures. Learn how this affects preoperative care and patient safety.

Dexcom's Stelo: First Over-the-Counter Wearable Glucose Biosensor Enters Market

Dexcom's Stelo is the first FDA-cleared over-the-counter glucose monitor, enabling continuous tracking without prescription for prediabetic and health-conscious consumers.

Walgreens to Close 1,200 Stores Over the Next Three Years Amid $3 Billion Loss

Walgreens announces closure of 1,200 stores over three years following $3 billion loss, shifting focus to profitable locations and enhanced pharmacy services amid industry-wide challenges.

Veozah (fezolinetant) Updated with Warning on Rare Serious Liver Injury

FDA issues new liver injury warning for Veozah (fezolinetant), a menopause hot flash treatment. Learn about required monitoring, symptoms to watch, and safety updates.

CVS Health to Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pill Opill at No Cost

CVS Health will cover Opill, the first FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill, at no cost through CVS Caremark plans, expanding contraceptive access nationwide.

New Ingestible Capsule Offers Drug-Free Solution for Weight Management

FDA-cleared Epitomee capsule offers drug-free weight loss for BMI 25-40 adults. This ingestible device expands in the stomach to promote fullness without medications.

Nine-Year Sentence for Leader of HIV Medication Fraud Scheme

Boris Aminov sentenced to 9 years for orchestrating $20M HIV medication fraud scheme that endangered vulnerable patients through black-market drugs and defrauded insurers.

Genentech to Discontinue Fuzeon® (Enfuvirtide) Amid Evolving HIV Treatment Landscape

Genentech discontinues Fuzeon (enfuvirtide) by February 2025 as advanced HIV treatments emerge. Learn how healthcare providers should transition patients to newer therapies.

Albertsons and Kroger Deal Falls Through: A Closer Look

Albertsons-Kroger merger blocked by federal court over antitrust concerns, ending the grocery giants' deal and signaling stricter regulatory oversight for pharmacy and retail consolidation.

FDA Authorizes Apple AirPods Pro as OTC Hearing Aids with New Software Feature

FDA authorizes Apple AirPods Pro as OTC hearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss. Learn how this software feature increases accessibility and transforms consumer tech into medical devices.

Pfizer Withdraws Oxbryta from Market Due to Safety Concerns

Pyrls.com Expands Drug Information Access with Over 1,700 AHFS Monographs

Pyrls.com adds 1,700+ AHFS drug monographs to its platform, giving healthcare providers instant access to evidence-based medication information, side effects, and clinical uses.

Introducing Helix: The Digital Business Card Built with Pharmacy Professionals in Mind

Helix by Rx Radio offers pharmacy professionals a free digital business card platform with QR codes, NFC sharing, and instant updates—perfect for networking at conferences and job searches.

Pyrls.com Launches Free Online NAPLEX Prep Program for Universities

Pyrls launches free 225-question NAPLEX prep program for pharmacy schools, offering virtual testing centers on mobile and web to boost student pass rates and exam readiness.

Cigna to Remove Humira from Formularies in 2025, Favoring Biosimilars

Cigna drops Humira coverage in 2025, shifting to cost-effective biosimilars. Learn how this industry trend impacts patients, providers, and drug pricing strategies.

Free At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits Return for Fall 2024: What Pharmacists Need to Know

U.S. households can order 4 free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests starting late September 2024. Learn program details, test capabilities, and limitations pharmacists should know.

Launch Week, Day 2: Pyrls Expands Knowledge Center with Free Top 200 Drugs Flashcards for Health Professional Programs

Pyrls launches free Top 200 Drugs flashcards for health professional programs, offering students interactive pharmacology study tools covering brand/generic names, drug classes, and mechanisms of action.

Texas Court Strikes Down FTC's Noncompete Ban as Overreach

Texas federal court blocks FTC's nationwide noncompete ban, ruling the agency exceeded its authority. Healthcare providers face continued state-by-state regulations on employment agreements.

Student Loan Forgiveness Whiplash: Biden's Plan Cleared, Then Halted Again Within 24 Hours

Biden's student loan forgiveness plan faces legal whiplash as Missouri judge blocks implementation just 24 hours after Georgia cleared it, leaving millions of borrowers in uncertainty.

Researchers Achieve Type 1 Diabetes Remission with Patient-Specific Stem Cell Therapy

Reimagining Healthcare Administration Through Large Language Models

Discover how large language models are revolutionizing healthcare administration by automating tasks, improving accuracy, and reducing costs while freeing providers to focus on patient care.

OpenAI Unveils o1-Preview: AI Model with PhD-Level Reasoning for Complex Problem-Solving

OpenAI's o1-preview delivers PhD-level reasoning in science, coding, and math, scoring 83% on math olympiads vs GPT-4o's 13%. Enhanced safety and problem-solving for healthcare AI applications.

VA’s Partnership with Uber Health Reduces Missed Appointments and Lowers Costs for Veterans

VA's Uber Health partnership delivers $196.7M in savings through 263,000+ veteran rides, achieving 89% satisfaction while reducing missed appointments at nearly 100 facilities.

FDA Approves Self-Administered Nasal Flu Vaccine, Expanding Access and Convenience

FDA Approves Expanded Use of Smallpox Vaccine for High-Risk Mpox Patients

FDA expands ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine approval for Mpox prevention in high-risk patients, becoming the second U.S.-approved option but with key limitations for immunocompromised individuals.

Federal Jury Convicts Four Pharmacy Owners in Multi-Million Dollar Healthcare Fraud Case

Four pharmacy owners convicted in $13M healthcare fraud scheme for billing Medicare, Medicaid, and insurers for medications never dispensed, facing up to 20 years in prison.

FDA Approves First Nasal Spray for Anaphylaxis Treatment

FDA approves Neffy, the first epinephrine nasal spray for anaphylaxis treatment, offering a needle-free alternative to injections with comparable efficacy for emergency care.

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Fatally Shot in New York City

UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, 50, was fatally shot in a targeted attack outside a New York City hotel on December 4, 2024. The suspect remains at large as investigations continue.

Amazon to Expand Same-Day Prescription Delivery to 20 More U.S. Cities

Amazon Pharmacy expands same-day prescription delivery to 20 U.S. cities by 2025, reaching 45% of Americans and transforming medication accessibility nationwide.