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This case series highlights the risk of iatrogenic Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency among immigrant patients using over-the-counter medications from other countries, which often contain hidden glucocorticoids marketed as vitamins, prompting clinicians to perform thorough medication histories for accurate diagnosis and management.

This publication discusses the political rationale behind the French regulator ANSM's decision to withdraw Diane®-35 from the market, in response to health concerns associated with third-generation oral contraceptives.

In this study, the analysis of Ukraine's pharmaceutical market from 2020 to 2023 found a large variety of Vitamin D3 preparations, predominantly domestic and synthetic, with capsule forms being common; consumer surveys highlighted that doctor recommendations strongly influenced purchasing decisions.

This study identified several drugs that may be potential candidates for repurposing as anti-hyperhidrosis treatments, based on their association with hypohidrosis or anhidrosis in the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System.

In this study, researchers explored drug repurposing as a potential strategy for treating psoriasis and identified Pioglitazone, Trimipramine, and Dimetindene as promising candidates for this indication, based on molecular docking and predictive algorithms.

A document listed serious side effects from various drugs, including deaths and diseases, emphasizing the importance of being aware of drug side effects.

This study used a zebrafish model and advanced mass spectrometry to identify 11 metabolites of epristeride, revealing significant effects on purine metabolism and aromatic amino acid biosynthesis, which may aid in developing anti-doping detection methods.

This study details a method for assessing the risk of modifications to pharmaceutical frame formulations by assigning a risk priority number using Failure Modes Effects Analysis, which estimates the severity and probability of changes impacting the formulation.

This abstract compiles a comprehensive list of drug reactions and interactions across various pharmaceuticals but reports no specific research findings.

This study developed and validated three analytical techniques for the simultaneous quantification of Finasteride and Tamsulosin Hydrochloride in pharmaceutical dosage forms, with proven accuracy and precision.

This article discusses drug repurposing as a strategy to find new uses for existing medications, highlighting its potential benefits like faster development and lower costs, while also addressing challenges such as drug specificity, ethical concerns, and regulatory issues.

This retrospective pharmacovigilance study identified 34 drugs, including finasteride and dutasteride, that may be associated with sexual dysfunction, with a higher risk observed in males aged 31-45.

This study developed and tested a finasteride suspension that retains over 94.3% of its initial concentration for up to 90 days at room temperature, finding no airborne finasteride exposure during formulation handling.

This study suggests that increased use of anticancer drugs from 2004 to 2008 has led to higher environmental release, necessitating expanded monitoring and research on their ecotoxicological impacts.

In this study, GC/MS analysis revealed variability in the quality of Syrian herbal formulations for BPH, with variations in tocopherol content, presence of parabens, and shortages of certain phytosterols.

This article examines the pricing differences between Proscar and Propecia, concluding that this represents price discrimination for varying uses of the finasteride compound.

This study developed a liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry method to detect sex hormones in health supplements from Hanoi, Vietnam, finding three out of 16 samples contained sex hormones, including banned testosterone at low levels (~0.5 mg/kg).

This study developed and validated a reverse phase liquid chromatography method to accurately and reliably measure Minoxidil and Finasteride in bulk and marketed formulations.

In this study, the researchers found that over half of the tested calcium food supplements had calcium levels exceeding the amounts declared by their manufacturers, indicating a need for better quality control.

In this study conducted at a tertiary care hospital's dermatology department, researchers reported frequent prescription errors and incomplete information, such as missing drug routes and usage, with significant instances of polypharmacy and potential drug interactions, emphasizing the need for improved rational drug usage practices.

This study developed and validated ultraviolet spectrophotometric and reversed phase high performance liquid chromatographic methods for simultaneously estimating Tamsulosin and Finasteride in tablet form, showing statistical validation and effectiveness in pharmaceutical analysis.

This study found that urologist prescription practices for three common conditions led to nearly $410 million in excess Medicare Part D spending on higher cost and non-generic drugs in 2014.

This study developed an inexpensive method to provide initial data on both the photostability and toxicity of pure active principles and their photodegradation products.

This study investigated medications potentially linked to male-factor infertility using the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System and found that finasteride, testosterone, valproate, and other drugs showed significant disproportionate reporting of infertility cases, highlighting a potential under-reporting issue to regulatory bodies.

This study found that polymers significantly improved the chemical and microbial stability of steroid hormones in liposome formulations over eight weeks, with finasteride showing the highest diffusion rate.

This editorial reviews recent European legal developments related to patents on second medical uses and dosage regimes, with no new research findings reported.

This review examines the regulatory frameworks and definitions of quasi-drugs in South Korea and Japan, where cosmeceuticals like medicated shampoos and anti-hair loss agents are developed and marketed, providing consumers with more hygienic and preventive care options under specific safety and effectiveness oversight.

This study found that Jordanian males use oral contraceptive pills, particularly for bodybuilding, based on recommendations from gym coaches, highlighting unexpected uses of these medications.