Brian Park, PharmD

Drug Information Specialist https://www.medicalbag.com

Brian Park, PharmD, is a Drug Information Specialist at MPR. A graduate of the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy, Rutgers University, Brian worked as a pharmacy manager at Stop & Shop Pharmacy for 8 years. He is a certified diabetes care pharmacist.

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Endari Label Updated With Benefit Statement, Instructions for Use

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Brian Park, PharmD

November 5, 2020

Endari (L-glutamine; Emmaus Medical) is an amino acid indicated to reduce the acute complications of sickle cell disease in adult and pediatric patients aged 5 years and older.

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Xaracoll Implant Available for Postop Pain After Hernia Surgery

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Brian Park, PharmD

October 30, 2020

Xaracoll® (bupivacaine HCl; Innocoll Pharmaceuticals Limited) implant is now available for acute postsurgical pain relief for up to 24 hours in adults following open inguinal hernia repair. Xaracoll is a bioresorbable collagen-matrix implant designed to deliver bupivacaine HCl to the surgical site. Each implant contains 100mg of bupivacaine HCl (equivalent to 88.8mg bupivacaine) and 75mg…

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Possible Microbial Contamination Prompts Recall of Oral Rinse

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Brian Park, PharmD

October 30, 2020

Paroex Chlorhexidine Gluconate Oral Rinse is indicated for the treatment of gingivitis.

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Lilly to Supply Bamlanivimab to US Government Pending EUA Decision

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Brian Park, PharmD

October 29, 2020

Bamlanivimab is a potent neutralizing IgG1 monoclonal antibody directed against the spike protein of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.

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FDA Approves Rx-to-OTC Switch of Sklice for Head Lice Treatment

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Brian Park, PharmD

October 29, 2020

Each gram of lotion contains 5mg of ivermectin, the same as the prescription strength.

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FDA: NSAID Use Should Be Avoided in Pregnancy Even Sooner Than 30 Weeks

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Brian Park, PharmD

October 20, 2020

The use of NSAIDs after 20 weeks of pregnancy may lead to low levels of amniotic fluid surrounding the baby resulting in kidney complications.

Point-of-Care COVID-19 Antibody Test Gets Emergency Use Authorization

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Brian Park, PharmD

September 29, 2020

The reissued EUA allows for fingerstick blood samples to be tested in point-of-care settings.

Trials Testing Convalescent Plasma for COVID-19 Expanded

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Brian Park, PharmD

September 25, 2020

Both randomized, placebo-controlled trials are expected to enroll approximately 1000 hospitalized patients.

FDA Cracks Down on Websites Illegally Selling Opioids

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Brian Park, PharmD

September 16, 2020

The unapproved and misbranded opioids, which include tramadol and oxycodone, are being sold without a prescription.

Phexxi, a Vaginal pH Regulator, Now Available for Pregnancy Prevention

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Brian Park, PharmD

September 15, 2020

Phexxi (lactic acid, citric acid and potassium bitartrate; Evofem Biosciences) is the first non-hormonal, on-demand contraceptive vaginal gel.

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