What a pain in the … back: a review of current treatment options with a focus on naproxen sodium
J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2024 Feb 7;27:12384. doi: 10.3389/jpps.2024.12384. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTNon-specific low back pain (LBP) represents a challenging and prevalent condition that is one of the most common symptoms leading to primary care physician visits. While established guidelines recommend prioritizing non-pharmacological approaches as the primary course of action, pharmacological treatments are advised when non-pharmacological approaches are ineffective or based on patient preference. These guidelines recommend non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or skeletal muscle relaxers (SMRs) as the first-line pharm...
Source: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - February 22, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Steven M Weisman Giovanni Ciavarra Grant Cooper Source Type: research

A big leap in prescription drug promotion in Canada
J Pharm Pharm Sci. 2024 Jan 24;27:12666. doi: 10.3389/jpps.2024.12666. eCollection 2024.NO ABSTRACTPMID:38333596 | PMC:PMC10847252 | DOI:10.3389/jpps.2024.12666 (Source: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Source: Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences - February 9, 2024 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Catherine Y Lau Source Type: research