Sentences with phrase «on prescribing the drugs»

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Portions of the case file, including documents about marketing of the drug and Purdue's attempts to ward off limits on prescribing, remained sealed until STAT filed a motion in May to open the records.

Physicians prescribe medical foods, but they are less tightly regulated than drugs and normally don't require large trials, which means the stuff could be on the market as soon as this year.

These risks and uncertainties include: Gilead's ability to achieve its anticipated full year 2018 financial results; Gilead's ability to sustain growth in revenues for its antiviral and other programs; the risk that private and public payers may be reluctant to provide, or continue to provide, coverage or reimbursement for new products, including Vosevi, Yescarta, Epclusa, Harvoni, Genvoya, Odefsey, Descovy, Biktarvy and Vemlidy ®; austerity measures in European countries that may increase the amount of discount required on Gilead's products; an increase in discounts, chargebacks and rebates due to ongoing contracts and future negotiations with commercial and government payers; a larger than anticipated shift in payer mix to more highly discounted payer segments and geographic regions and decreases in treatment duration; availability of funding for state AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SDrug Assistance Programs (ADAPs); continued fluctuations in ADAP purchases driven by federal and state grant cycles which may not mirror patient demand and may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; market share and price erosion caused by the introduction of generic versions of Viread and Truvada, an uncertain global macroeconomic environment; and potential amendments to the Affordable Care Act or other government action that could have the effect of lowering prices or reducing the number of insured patients; the possibility of unfavorable results from clinical trials involving investigational compounds; Gilead's ability to initiate clinical trials in its currently anticipated timeframes; the levels of inventory held by wholesalers and retailers which may cause fluctuations in Gilead's earnings; Kite's ability to develop and commercialize cell therapies utilizing the zinc finger nuclease technology platform and realize the benefits of the Sangamo partnership; Gilead's ability to submit new drug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the Sdrug applications for new product candidates in the timelines currently anticipated; Gilead's ability to receive regulatory approvals in a timely manner or at all, for new and current products, including Biktarvy; Gilead's ability to successfully commercialize its products, including Biktarvy; the risk that physicians and patients may not see advantages of these products over other therapies and may therefore be reluctant to prescribe the products; Gilead's ability to successfully develop its hematology / oncology and inflammation / respiratory programs; safety and efficacy data from clinical studies may not warrant further development of Gilead's product candidates, including GS - 9620 and Yescarta in combination with Pfizer's utomilumab; Gilead's ability to pay dividends or complete its share repurchase program due to changes in its stock price, corporate or other market conditions; fluctuations in the foreign exchange rate of the U.S. dollar that may cause an unfavorable foreign currency exchange impact on Gilead's future revenues and pre-tax earnings; and other risks identified from time to time in Gilead's reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC).

After a brief lag, the drug is now being prescribed at the rate of at least 10,000 scripts a day, outpacing such famous quick starters as the antidepressant Prozac (which went on to become one of the biggest - selling drugs in America) and the baldness remedy Rogaine (which has been something of a disappointment after its initial blaze of popularity).

Valeant Prescribed drugs (VRX) plummeted almost seventeen % after Congressional Democrats pushed to subpoena the organization above current value hikes on two coronary heart drugs.

Large companies (Big Pharma) spend considerable amounts on advertising and distribution, and often have large sales forces that promote their drugs to physicians to convince them to prescribe the drug.

A doctor prescribed me Prozac and that worked quite well but I didn't like the idea of being on a drug that affected my brain, so I stopped.

A number of medications should be avoided while breastfeeding, including drugs prescribed to kill cancer cells, radioactive drugs and illicit drugs, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics» Committee on Ddrugs prescribed to kill cancer cells, radioactive drugs and illicit drugs, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics» Committee on Ddrugs and illicit drugs, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics» Committee on Ddrugs, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics» Committee on DrugsDrugs.

Most drugs likely to be prescribed to the nursing mother should have no effect on milk supply or on infant well - being.

The IBCLC does not have prescriptive power, so can not prescribe herbs or medication, but she can educate families on their options for herbal or medicinal support with lactation, as well as drug interactions of other prescribed medications.

The antibiotic prescribed will depend on your specific situation, your doctor's preference, and any drug allergies you may have.

Teens with lupus should take their prescribed medication on time, take frequent breaks to avoid getting fatigued and avoid alcohol, cigarettes and drugs.

Bill Hammond, a health policy analyst with the fiscal watchdog group the Empire Center, agreed that the tax would likely be passed on to patients who need the drugs, including terminally ill people and patients with chronic conditions, as well as addicts who are sometimes prescribed medicines that contain a form of opioid.

Access to the New York State Medicaid Data Warehouse gives Erie County real - time information on Medicaid activity, such as the most commonly prescribed drugs for Medicaid patients.

«Hydrocodone / oxycontin is the number one prescribed drug for those who are on medicaid, and it's not even close to what the second drug is.

It's probably the number one prescribed drug to those who are on private pay insurance companies as well,» said County Executive Mark Poloncarz, D - Erie County.

From holding educational seminars for doctors on proper opioid prescribing practices to training first responders and community members in the administration of Narcan, the members of our health department are working very hard to save lives and prevent others from becoming addicted to these drugs.

Republican Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan on Tuesday said it was unlikely a bill that would allow doctor to prescribe life - ending drugs to terminally ill patients would be considered by his chamber.

But GPs must concentrate more on following official guidelines, increasing the prescribing of generic drugs where clinically appropriate,» committee chairman Edward Leigh said.

Even though Obama said in 2008 that he considered the «basic concept of using medical marijuana for the same purposes and with the same controls as other drugs prescribed by doctors... entirely appropriate» and did not plan on using the DOJ's resources to circumvent state laws, the department has continued to raid, and in some cases shut down, dispensaries and cultivation facilities in at least nine state since he took office.

Bill Hammond, a health policy analyst with the fiscal watchdog group the Empire Center agrees that the tax would likely be passed on to patients who need the drugs, including terminally ill people and patients with chronic conditions, as well as addicts who are sometimes prescribed medicines that contain a form of an opioid.

So I would say, based on what was prescribed to Medicaid patients in Erie County, it wouldn't shock me if on an annual basis more than 10 million pills of these related drugs were prescribed annually.»

The Opioid Epidemic [May 10, 2017] Opioid addiction has reached epidemic proportions in the United States, with overdoses and deaths caused by prescribed and «street» drugs on the rise.

Blaser, director of New York University's Human Microbiome Program, presents a sensible plan for reclaiming our microbial balance and avoiding calamity both as a society — he calls for an overhaul of how drugs are prescribed — and on an individual level.

By taking a high - cost drug with a low - fat meal — instead of on an empty stomach, as prescribed — prostate cancer patients could decrease their daily dose, prevent digestive issues and cut costs by 75 percent, according to a new study in the March 28, 2018, issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology (JCO).

Gomes said there are several potential explanations for the provincial differences in high - dose opioid prescribing, including varying coverage among public drug plans, training among prescribers and differential marketing on the part of pharmaceutical companies.

NEW ORLEANS — A long - awaited study on painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, the most widely prescribed class of drugs in the world, has concluded that the three most commonly used carry a similar risk of cardiovascular complications.

Austad says other medications have shown similar effects on extending mouse life span, including acarbose (a common drug prescribed for Type 2 diabetes), and anti-inflammatory drugs such as masoprocol and basic aspirin.

Crockett points out that antidepressants are the most widely prescribed class of drugs in the US and that it is therefore important to investigate their effects on users» social behaviour and moral judgement.

While flibanserin may not ever be prescribed for sexual dysfunction — and there is much debate over whether the «dysfunction» it targets is real or just marketing — the drug does show modern neuroscience's broader and deeper effects on our minds.

Through the FDA's iPLEDGE program, woman who are prescribed the drug must pledge to use two forms of contraception, in addition to taking regular pregnancy tests while on the drug and online tests to make sure they understand the dangers of getting pregnant while taking the drug.

But the same drugs, whether prescribed by a doctor or bought on the street, can quickly turn deadly by simultaneously messing with crucial systems in the body.

A clinician and expert on herb - drug interactions, Fugh - Berman thought the information could be useful to clinicians who prescribe warfarin as an anticoagulant.

«As physicians, we are often so focused on knowing which drug to prescribe or which test to order that we overlook the fact that many patients fail to get follow - up care to begin with,» Ko said.

If 40 percent of MSM who are good candidates for PrEP based on CDC's guidelines were actually prescribed the drug and used it consistently, 33 percent of new HIV infections in this population in the U.S. would be avoided over the next 10 years, the researchers found.

Historically, Loyola physicians have not prescribed rapamycin - class drugs to LAM patients who are on the waiting list for lung transplants.

On the other hand, if doctors prescribe a drug that was not requested by the patient, they are ambivalent about it just 12 percent of the time.

If you believe the headlines, this is terrible news, and people stand to miss out on treatments for disorders ranging from pain and depression to osteoarthritis and cancer, because the National Health Service will no longer prescribe the drugs.

The drug is prescribed for severe pain, but is increasingly being sold on the street, often mixed with heroine or other drugs.

«We are using CYP2C19 genetic testing on a daily basis at our institution to help decide in a timely manner which drug to prescribe,» said George «Rick» Stouffer, III, M.D., F.A.H.A., chief of cardiology and co-director of the McAllister Heart Institute at UNC.

«Since 95 percent of cancer patients still get chemo, we realized we could make a major impact on cancer treatment by helping clinicians prescribe the right chemotherapy drug,» said Sourav Bandyopadhyay, PhD, a professor of bioengineering and therapeutic sciences in UCSF's Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine and senior author on the new study.

... One way to cut down on drug resistance transfer is to stop prescribing antibiotics almost...

The more information researchers gather, the greater opportunity clinicians will have prescribed the drug that is most efficacious based on the patient's specific mutation.

New research on opioid prescribing in Washington State reports that a health plan initiative to change shared expectations of physicians regarding clinically appropriate drug levels for long - term management of chronic pain achieved significantly greater reductions in opioid dosing.

Around the turn of the century, though, researchers noticed that women on HRT had an increased risk of heart disease, uterine and breast cancers, and strokes, and doctors generally stopped prescribing the drugs.

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration startled many marijuana proponents last month when it placed Syndros on Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act, making it federally legal to prescribe.

«Sleeping pills are most often last on the list of drugs prescribed,» Lecomte says.

Moreover, health - policy experts must script guidelines on how to prescribe it, and how to monitor side effects and HIV infections in people using the drug.

One of the quirks of prescribing practice in France is that on average doctors prescribe 3.2 drugs on each prescription form, which is about one more than in the three other European countries in the CREDES study.

«Eliminating cost barriers helps heart patients comply with drug regimens: Study on drug adherence provides insights on prescribing patterns and clinical outcomes.»