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September 2013 - FRMC

09/19/2013
The FDA approved Fulyzaq™ (crofelemer) in December 2012 to relieve noninfectious diarrhea in adults with HIV or AIDS who are taking anti-retroviral therapy.
The FDA approved Fulyzaq™ (crofelemer) in December 2012 to relieve noninfectious diarrhea in adults with HIV or AIDS who are taking anti-retroviral therapy.
The FDA approved Fulyzaq™...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Two phase 3 trials found that patients with moderate-to-severe chronic low back pain or osteoarthritis of the knee who experienced adverse events during the studies had problems associated with physical functioning, social functioning, mental...
Two phase 3 trials found that patients with moderate-to-severe chronic low back pain or osteoarthritis of the knee who experienced adverse events during the studies had problems associated with physical functioning, social functioning, mental...
Two phase 3 trials found that...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
In clinical practice, patients with moderate-to-severe chronic pain received doses of hydromorphone extended release that were nearly 50% lower than the doses given to patients who were prescribed oxymorphone extended release or oxycodone...
In clinical practice, patients with moderate-to-severe chronic pain received doses of hydromorphone extended release that were nearly 50% lower than the doses given to patients who were prescribed oxymorphone extended release or oxycodone...
In clinical practice, patients...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
Opioid medications have been proven effective in treating chronic pain; however, they are also associated with misuse, abuse, and diversion. 
Opioid medications have been proven effective in treating chronic pain; however, they are also associated with misuse, abuse, and diversion. 
Opioid medications have been...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
San Francisco—After 9 weeks of treatment, patients with schizophrenia who received 3 mg or 6 mg of cariprazine had significant improvements in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score and Clinical Global Impressions-Severity...
San Francisco—After 9 weeks of treatment, patients with schizophrenia who received 3 mg or 6 mg of cariprazine had significant improvements in Positive and Negative Syndrome Scale (PANSS) total score and Clinical Global Impressions-Severity...
San Francisco—After 9 weeks of...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
San Francisco—Within 30 days of hospital discharge, approximately one third of patients with schizophrenia who had Medicaid or private health insurance failed to have a follow-up visit, according to a retrospective, longitudinal cohort...
San Francisco—Within 30 days of hospital discharge, approximately one third of patients with schizophrenia who had Medicaid or private health insurance failed to have a follow-up visit, according to a retrospective, longitudinal cohort...
San Francisco—Within 30 days of...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care
09/19/2013
San Francisco—After 8 weeks of treatment, patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who received 20 mg of vortioxetine had a significant reduction in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score compared with patients who...
San Francisco—After 8 weeks of treatment, patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) who received 20 mg of vortioxetine had a significant reduction in Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) total score compared with patients who...
San Francisco—After 8 weeks of...
09/19/2013
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09/19/2013
San Francisco—Patients with major depressive disorder who received 80 mg or 120 mg of levomilnacipran sustained release had significant functional improvement and greater rates of functional response compared with a placebo group, according...
San Francisco—Patients with major depressive disorder who received 80 mg or 120 mg of levomilnacipran sustained release had significant functional improvement and greater rates of functional response compared with a placebo group, according...
San Francisco—Patients with...
09/19/2013
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09/19/2013
Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part D with limited income and resources are eligible for a low-income subsidy (LIS) cost-sharing and premium assistance.
Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Part D with limited income and resources are eligible for a low-income subsidy (LIS) cost-sharing and premium assistance.
Beneficiaries enrolled in...
09/19/2013
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News Connection
09/19/2013
In states that choose to expand Medicaid under provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the program’s focus will shift from low-income pregnant women and children, very–low-income parents, and severely disabled to...
In states that choose to expand Medicaid under provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), the program’s focus will shift from low-income pregnant women and children, very–low-income parents, and severely disabled to...
In states that choose to expand...
09/19/2013
First Report Managed Care