Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2006;63(11):1022-1028. Q: How can potential medication errors be minimized when dispensing investigational drugs to better ensure patient safety and improve adherence to the ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – A novel form of a drug used to treat osteoporosis that comes with the potential for fewer side effects may provide a new option for patients. Purdue University innovators ...

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If you have a fungal skin infection, your doctor may prescribe a topical form of nystatin for you. (A topical drug is applied to the skin.) Nystatin is an antifungal drug used in adults and children ...

New drug form may help treat osteoporosis, calcium-related disorders Date: January 7, 2021 Source: Purdue University Summary: Innovators have developed a stabilized form of human calcitonin, which is ...