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Some pharmacy staff from Walgreens, other chains are walking out again — here's what you need to know
The walkouts are the latest pushback against what pharmacy staff claim are harsh and unsafe working conditions that put both employees and patients at risk.
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As drugmakers race to develop the next big weight loss pill, Eli Lilly may have an edge
For now, Eli Lilly’s orforglipron appears to be the top contender in the weight loss pill space due to its strong efficacy data and ease of use.
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Ruling Clears Way for Purdue Pharma to Settle Opioid Claims, Protect Sacklers From Lawsuits
A federal court cleared the way for the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, to settle thousands of claims over the toll of opiods, seemingly without the threat of civil lawsuits.
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Powerful New Obesity Drug Poised to Upend Weight Loss Care
A diabetes drug being tested for weight loss is poised to further upend obesity care.
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Eli Lilly Says Experimental Alzheimer's Drug Reduces Brain Plaque in Early Study
Eli Lilly said a higher dose of the up-and-coming Alzheimer’s treatment remternetug had a larger effect on clearing amyloid plaque.
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Johnson & Johnson to Pay $8.9 Billion to Settle Talc Cancer Claims
Johnson & Johnson said it would pay an $8.9 billion settlement over claims that its talc-based baby powder caused cancer.
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Albuterol Among Drugs Continuing to Experience Shortage
When it comes to providing care and filling prescriptions, it’s been a busy year for both doctors and pharmacists. “Anybody can wheeze with a given respiratory infection and we have been seeing one respiratory infection after another since the school year began,” said Dr. Regina Palazzo of Nutmeg Pediatric Pulmonary Services. Among other drugs, the Food and Drug Administration...
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Albuterol Shortage Impacts Local Pharmacies
A shortage of albuterol, a drug commonly used to treat asthma, is continuing to impact Connecticut pharmacies.
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Lawmakers, Medical Professionals Discuss Bill to Expand Birth Control Access
Both pharmacists and doctors said they support expanded access to birth control, assuming proper safety measures in place. “Not just willy-nilly, don’t just run in and go, ‘woo, I need to have some birth control,’ no, no no, do it the right way, but this is a really great alternative to having to wait,” said Christine Keenan of Groton....
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Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Birth Control
Lawmakers Monday introduced a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control to women in Connecticut.
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‘It's Gotten Worse': Adderall Shortage Continues in Connecticut Pharmacies
“It’s affecting every pharmacy in the country,” said Todd DeGroff, owner and pharmacist at Beacon Prescriptions in New Britain. Every pharmacy, doctor and patient has been navigating a nationwide shortage of Adderall. “Within the Hartford area, I have patients that come from Manchester or patients that come from Bristol, patients from Enfield, and they’ve all experienced it throughout the...
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Adderall Shortages Continue in Connecticut Pharmacies
An ongoing national shortage of Adderall means Connecticut patients continue to struggle to fill prescriptions for their ADHD medication.
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CVS, Walmart to Adjust Pharmacy Hours
Change is coming for certain nationwide pharmacies, and it’s time sensitive. “That is a little concerning, that they are trying to change the times,” said Clevens St. Juste of West Hartford. About two-thirds of CVS pharmacies will adjust their hours come March. At Walmart, weeknight pharmacy service will end at 7 p.m. rather than 9 p.m. for roughly 4,600 locations….
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Pharmacy Schedule Changes Could Impact Your Routine
If you work all day and pick up your prescriptions at night, schedule changes at CVS and Walmart could impact your routine.