Bempedoic acid is a prodrug that is activated in the liver, so it is inactive in muscle tissue and appears to carry a lower risk of myopathy versus statins.
Founded by pharmacist Tony Lee, AidRx connects patients with pharmacists for medication management between clinic visits, using AI to reduce paperwork.
Researchers say confusion over prescription labels and health information is common, underscoring the need for clearer communication from healthcare providers.
Canadian guidelines on screening for potentially inappropriate prescribing in seniors has just two recommendations and doesn't include independent reviews by community pharmacists.
An Albanian man’s pain grew so unbearable, he said, he pulled out his own tooth as he languished for months in a New Mexico immigration detention centre.