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MPR Weekly Dose

Mar 27, 2020

This week we talk about the latest on COVID-19, including the virus in relation to NSAID use; the pandemics knock on effect on drug shortages; a safety alert for fecal microbiota transplants; and potential flaws in EpiPen devices.


Mar 20, 2020

This week we talk about a phase 1 vaccine trial for COVID-19 underway in Seattle; Concerns over COVID-19 and ACE inhibitor, ARB use; Safety labeling changes for SGLT2 inhibitors; A biosimilar to Herceptin; And new graphic warnings for cigarette packages.


Mar 12, 2020

Today we talk about the latest COVID-19 news; New approvals for chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases and Cushing disease; and stronger safety warnings for montelukast.


Mar 5, 2020

Today we talk about the ban on certain electrical stimulation devices, the latest COVID-19 news, a first generic of Daraprim, a New Drug Application for a potential microneedle migraine treatment patch, and a first over-the-counter combination of ibuprofen and acetaminophen: Advil Dual Action.