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This week on Pharm5:

  • Rapid-acting Auvelity (bupropion/dextromethorphan) for MDD
  • USPSTF’s updated statin recommendations
  • Post flu vaccination hyperglycemia in type 2 diabetes
  • Twice annual HIV treatment lenacapavir approved in Europe; awaiting FDA approval
  • Student loan forgiveness

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    • References:

      1. Saro Arakelians PD. Daily medication pearl: Dextromethorphan and bupropion (Auvelity). Pharmacy Times. https://bit.ly/3QPIRY8. Published August 24, 2022. Accessed August 24, 2022.
      2. Auvelity (dextromethorphan and bupropion). Package insert. Axsome Therapeutics, Inc; 2022.
      3. @DrWestling15. “FDA just approved Auvelity (Dextromethorphan-Bupropion) for Major Depressive Disorder! What should a pharmacist know about this?” https://bit.ly/3R4WKkX. Published August 22, 2022. Accessed August 24, 2022.
      4. Mangione CM, Barry MJ, Nicholson WK, et al. Statin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults. JAMA. 2022;328(8):746. doi:10.1001/jama.2022.13044.
      5. Arnett DK, Blumenthal RS, Albert MA, et al. 2019 ACC/AHA guideline on the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: A report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. 2019;140(11). doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000000678
      6. Blood sugars higher for flu vaccine recipients with diabetes. U.S. Pharmacist – The Leading Journal in Pharmacy. https://bit.ly/3PKbDrH. Published August 24, 2022. Accessed August 24, 2022.
      7. Hulsizer AL, Witte AP, Attridge RL, Urteaga EM. Hyperglycemia Post-Influenza vaccine in patients with diabetes. Annals of Pharmacotherapy. June 2022:106002802210981. doi:10.1177/10600280221098101
      8. Kansteiner F. Gilead HIV prospect escapes FDA hold after glass compatibility glitch triggered regulatory setbacks. Fierce Pharma. https://bit.ly/3R3h3yY. Published May 17, 2022. Accessed August 24, 2022.
      9. Gilead announces first global regulatory approval of Sunlenca® (Lenacapavir), the only twice-yearly HIV treatment option. Gilead Announces First Global Regulatory Approval of Sunlenca® (Lenacapavir), the Only Twice-Yearly HIV Treatment Option. https://bit.ly/3dXZd2t. Accessed August 24, 2022.
      10. Duster C. How to qualify for Biden's new student loan forgiveness plan. CNN Politics. https://cnn.it/3ALjKjF. Published Wednesday August 24, 2022. Accessed August 24, 2022.
      11. Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2021 - Pharmacists. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://bit.ly/3PObHXm.  Published March 31, 2022. Accessed August 24, 2022.
      12. Smoot C. What is the average pharmacy school debt in 2022? SuperMoney. https://bit.ly/3PHqZNK. Published April 26, 2022. Accessed August 24, 2022.
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