August 8, 2008 By:
Judy Chi
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Several biologic agents are expected to be approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the next few years.

June 6, 2008 By:
Heidi Belden, Pharm.D.
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The FDA issues Early Communication of immunosuppressants' possible association with lymphoma.

May 5, 2008 By:
Heidi Belden, Pharm.D.
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FDA alerts clinicians to serious infections associated with the use of Enbrel

April 14, 2008 By:
Jillene Magill-Lewis, R.Ph.
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Because of cardiovascular and gastrointestinal risks, NSAIDS are no longer recommended for long-term use. No single drug or therapy is regarded as the ideal long-term treatment for osteoarthritis.

April 11, 2008 By:
Judy Chi
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The FDA and Institute for Safe Medication Practices report that many drug errors are still occurring with Cerebyx because many hospital staffers are misreading the drug concentration.

April 10, 2008 By:
Heidi Belden, Pharm.D.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb granted approval for arthritis biologic Orencia.

Adalimumab approved for polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

First generic alendronate sodium tablets approved

Injectable colchicine is removed from the market by FDA
