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APhA DrugInfoLine, published by the American Pharmacists Association, provides timely, relevant, interpreted drug news and information.

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Survey suggests overuse of aspirin for primary prevention of CVD apha.us/2YglnB2
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As-needed corticosteroid–beta-agonist inhalers for adults with mild to moderate asthma? apha.us/33CK5g1
Study says long-term use of methylphenidate for ADHD remains beneficial bit.ly/2PSe4Nz
Fluoroquinolone use is decreasing, apparently because of safety concerns bit.ly/2rcnvx1
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Glucosamine supplements linked to fewer cardiovascular events in recent study bit.ly/320HDz5
H. pylori treatment and dietary supplements associated with better gastric cancer outcomes bit.ly/31XsZbJ
HIV regimens are associated with neural tube defects bit.ly/2mGmKKV
Testosterone may be an option to boost sexual function in postmenopausal women bit.ly/2nxq6jJ
NSAIDs increase the risk of CVD in patients with osteoarthritis apha.us/2lIpNSh
New guidelines on preventing and treating migraines in children and adolescents apha.us/2lbEiOk
Some diabetic neuropathy medications are associated with falls in older adults apha.us/2kp62i0
Isotretinoin use is associated with psychiatric adverse events apha.us/2m05DCQ
HPV vaccination significantly reduces HPV-related infections and diseases apha.us/2lxGNdw
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Patient-specific DDI alerts can reduce alert fatigue and improve patient care apha.us/2m04bRb
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Exposure to anticholinergic drugs may increase the risk of dementia apha.us/30ovDaG
Many patients hospitalized with pneumonia receive excessive antibiotics apha.us/30lFzBJ
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Antibiotics for 7 days or less may be appropriate for men with uncomplicated UTIs apha.us/2yYXL7W
New studies assess safety of PPIs, with conflicting results apha.us/2YM5i9M
Vaccination against varicella decreases herpes zoster among children apha.us/2LPerXZ
Untreated white coat hypertension increases risk for adverse CV events apha.us/32Vw6Tn