News|Slideshows|September 27, 2017

9 Brand New Drugs for Primary Care

COPD… nasal polyps.. gout …. dyskinesia in Parkinson Disease: here’s a brief look at new drugs for these and other disorders coming your way.

In August and September, the FDA approved a variety of new medications. Many will be used to treat various forms of cancer, but others--like those to treat COPD and gout--may be useful to you in your primary care practice.

References:

http://www.patientcareonline.com/articles/10-new-drugs-primary-care-q2-2017

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9 Brand New Drugs for Primary Care

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