New Drugs 2021, Part 2.

The second of a two-part series, this article describes eight recently approved drugs, including the first drug approved for the treatment of SARS-CoV-2, a first-in-class HIV attachment inhibitor, and a new intravenous injection indicated for the treatment of acute pain in adults for whom other treatments are ineffective.

New Drugs 2021, Part 1.

This article reviews seven drugs recently approved by the FDA, including indications, precautions, adverse reactions, and nursing considerations.

New Drug Update 2020.

Five new drugs marketed within the last year that are used for medical problems often experienced by older people have been selected for consideration in this review. The uses and most important properties of these agents are discussed, and a rating for each new drug is determined using the New Drug Comparison Rating (NDCR) system developed by the author (DAH). Advantages, disadvantages, and other important information regarding each new drug are identified and used as the basis for determining the rating.

New drugs 2020, part 3.

This article reviews eight drugs recently approved by the FDA, including indications, precautions, adverse reactions, and nursing considerations.

Is the Quality of Generic Drugs Cause for Concern?

No funding supported the writing of this article. The author has nothing to disclose.