Brian Park, PharmD

Drug Information Specialist https://www.clinicaladvisor.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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Ob/Gyn Information Center

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

Brian Park, PharmD

October 21, 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.

Allergy and Immunology Information Center

FDA: Diphenhydramine Overdoses Linked to New Social Media Challenge

Brian Park, PharmD

October 15, 2020

Diphenhydramine when taken at higher than recommended doses can lead to serious health complications.

Ob/Gyn Information Center

Mirena Approved for Pregnancy Prevention for Up to 6 Years

Brian Park, PharmD

October 14, 2020

By the end of the 6th year, Mirena should be removed and replaced if continued use is desired.

Endocrinology Information Center

Thyroid Medication Recalled Due to Subpotent Tablets

Brian Park, PharmD

September 29, 2020

Testing revealed that the product may have as low as 87% of the labeled amount of levothyroxine.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Baricitinib Plus Remdesivir Cuts Time to Recovery for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients

Brian Park, PharmD

September 24, 2020

The ACTT-2 study began on May 8 and included more than 1000 patients.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Tocilizumab Reduces Need for Mechanical Ventilation in COVID-19 Pneumonia Trial

Brian Park, PharmD

September 23, 2020

Patients treated with tocilizumab were 44% less likely to progress to mechanical ventilation or death compared with placebo.

Infectious Diseases Information Center

Abbott’s 15-Minute COVID-19 Antigen Test Gets Emergency Use Authorization

Brian Park, PharmD

September 10, 2020

Results are provided within 15 minutes and can be read directly from the testing card.

Vaccine Information Center

HHS Authorizes Pharmacists to Administer Vaccines to Children

Brian Park, PharmD

September 1, 2020

HHS issued the amendment in order to increase access to childhood vaccines and decrease the risk of vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks as children return to daycare and school.

Allergy and Immunology Information Center

FDA to Review Omalizumab Prefilled Syringe for Self-Administration

Brian Park, PharmD

August 25, 2020

The FDA is expected to make a decision by the first quarter of 2021.

COPD Information Center

Breztri Aerosphere Approved as Triple-Combination Therapy Inhaler for COPD

Brian Park, PharmD

August 4, 2020

The FDA has approved Breztri Aerosphere (budesonide/glycopyrrolate/formoterol fumarate; AstraZeneca) for the maintenance treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

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