The Pharmacy Times® Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Disease Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on a group of diseases that cause airflow blockage and breathing-related problems, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
April 2nd 2024
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America applauded the efforts by AstraZeneca, saying accessibility and affordability can help reduce racial disparities in asthma.
Evolving Treatment Strategies in the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Key Insights for the Pharmacist, featuring a Patient Perspective
1.5 Credits / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Advances in EGFR Exon 20 Insertion-Positive Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Focus on Specialty Pharmacy Interventions
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Reducing the Incidence and Severity of RSV in Older Adults: Opportunities for Patient Identification and Vaccination Counseling
1.0 Credit / Infectious Diseases, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Background and Key Concepts in Biosimilars: Improving Awareness and Addressing Common Concerns
1.0 Credit / Law
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Exploring Recent Advances in the Treatment of COPD: An Update for Pharmacists
0.75 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Novel Therapeutic Approaches for EGFR Exon 20 Insertion Mutation-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: An Oncology Pharmacy Perspective
1.0 Credit / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Practical Approaches in the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Understanding the Pharmacist’s Role in Personalized Care
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Clinical Conversations With the Cancer Care Team: Striving for Equitable Access to Oral Anticancer Medications
1.5 Credits / Law, Oncology
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Advances and Best Practices for Managed Care Pharmacists and the Treatment of Patients with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Examining the Evidence for Emerging Vaccines to Prevent RSV-Related Complications in Older Adults
2.0 Credits / Infectious Diseases, Respiratory, Immunization
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Integrating Guideline-Driven Protocols Into Evidence-Based Practice to Improve Outcomes in Patients With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
1.0 Credit / Respiratory
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GASp, Where’s the Amoxicillin? Group A Streptococcus Infections and What Pharmacists Need to Know
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
1.0 Credit / Law
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Exploring the GOLD Report Updates and the Value of Patient-Centered Strategies for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Opportunities to Reduce Health Burde...
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Exploring the GOLD Report Updates and the Value of Patient-Centered Strategies for the Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Opportunities to Reduce Health Burde...
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Inhalation Spray Label Revised to Include New Data, Broader Indication
October 12th 2018The FDA has approved new labeling for Boehringer Ingelheim's Stiolto Respimat (tiotropium bromide & olodaterol) Inhalation Spray that includes data showing a meaningful reduction in COPD exacerbations driven by tiotropium.
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Psychological Distress Increases Risk for Chronic Diseases
August 10th 2018The results of a recent UK study reveal that psychological distress, whether considered low or moderate, can increase a patient’s risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), arthritis, and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
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Psychological Distress and Socioeconomic Status Increase Risk for Chronic Diseases
August 10th 2018The results of a recent UK study reveal that psychological distress, whether considered low or moderate, can increase a patient’s risk for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arthritis, and cardiovascular disease.
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Patients with Advanced COPD Less Likely to Receive Palliative Care
June 19th 2018Even though patients with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) can suffer from the same distressing symptoms as those with end-stage cancer, they are less likely to receive palliative care than those with other terminal illnesses.
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