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AAN 2025: Pharmacists Play Critical Role in Monitoring, Managing Lecanemab TherapyPhilip Kuball, MD, neurology resident at NYU Langone Health, highlights the integral role of pharmacists in monitoring patient eligibility, managing dosing schedules, and ensuring safe medication interactions for lecanemab treatment in Alzheimer disease.
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Pharmacy Automation Is Critical to Win the Fight Against COVID-19Technology is key in supporting and freeing up time for pharmacists to meet vaccination efforts and increased demands in providing community care.
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Review of 3 Alternative Pathways to Access Non–FDA-Approved DrugsNon–FDA-approved medications may be accessed for patient care via 3 alternative pathways: expanded access, the Right to Try Act, and off-label use, which are reviewed in this article.
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Insights Into Small and Rural Hospital Pharmacy PracticeSmall and/or rural hospitals present a great opportunity for self-development and actualization.
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The Role of Pharmacists and Prescription Monitoring Programs in Stemming the Opioid EpidemicPharmacists can be instrumental in reducing the main challenges in opioid use disorder—namely supply, demand, and harm.
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Drug Shortages and Alternative Sourcing OpportunitiesAll stakeholders across the drug supply chain must work together to develop and support proactive strategies, creating resilience across the health care ecosystem to avoid and mitigate shortages.
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Expert: Inadequate Treatment Response, High Costs Common Challenges With IVIG Therapy in CIDPIntravenous immunoglobulin therapy for patients with CIDP requires navigating insurance coverage and prolonged therapy.
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Making Residency Research Projects Patient Centered: How Retrospective Research Can Significantly Impact Cancer CareThrough recognizing the importance of research in the scope of pharmacy practice by national pharmacy organizations, research can become a prominent role and responsibility of pharmacy.
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Working to Increase Minority Representation in Pharmacy and Provide Care to Underserved CommunitiesLike most of us who pursue a career in health care, I want to help as many people as I can. I also want to continue to advocate for underrepresented minorities who would like a career in the field.
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Here Are 4 Trends to Watch in 2022Drug shortages, infrastructure and wholesaler challenges will be the backdrops of the pharmacy landscape this year.
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Concluding Remarks: Collaborative Expertise in an Era of Emerging Cancer TherapiesPanelists discuss how there have been many new agents being studied and released at the current time and how the development of these agents is moving at a rapid pace. The adverse effect profiles of newer antibody-drug conjugates create a greater opportunity for pharmacists to be involved in toxicity management.
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The Pharmacogenomics Data Are In So Why Is Adoption Still Lagging?Pharmacogenomics is gaining support in mental health and polypharmacy, where the data make a strong case for improvements in clinical and economic outcomes.
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Here’s to Our Local Heroes: America’s PharmacistsWe owe it to our seniors to listen to their needs and ensure pharmacists have the support they need to continue to play a vital role in our communities as frontline providers of essential health care.
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Risks and Impacts of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: A Growing Concern for Neonatal HealthCannabis use during pregnancy may harm fetal development and long-term health.
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Expert: Optimizing Transitions of Care for Patients With Heart FailureUPMC enhances care for patients with heart failure through integrated pharmacy and cardiology team collaboration.
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Targeted Therapy Allows Patients to Live With CMLPrecise, more potent therapy can offer reduced toxicity.
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When to Call, When to Counsel: Serotonin SyndromeThe symptoms of serotonin syndrome often include autonomic dysfunction, neuromuscular excitation, and altered mental status.
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Clinical Overview: Serotonin SyndromeSerotonin syndrome generally occurs within 6 hours of a change in dose or addition of medication.
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How Pharmacy Curricula Should Adjust to Abortion LegislatureCurricula should require comprehensive training for providing contraceptive care, helping students perform duties confidently and competently.
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Illinois Working on Expanding Access to Contraception for WomenThe Illinois legislature is considering pending legislation that would allow pharmacists to provide contraception directly to women.
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Innovative Strategies in Residency Training: Approaching Competencies, Quality Improvement, and AI IntegrationIncorporating AI into pharmacy education is crucial to training on its appropriate use.
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There Remain Startling Health Inequities in the Treatment of Substance Use DisorderSubstance use disorder is a significant social, economic, and public health crisis, with far too few individuals receiving the treatment they need, particularly among communities of color.
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COVID-19 Has Devastating Effects for Patients Suffering From COPDWhile the prevalence of COVID-19 in patients with COPD is relatively low, those who are infected with the virus experience more severe symptoms than those without COPD.
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Notable Revisions in Diabetes Treatment According to ADA GuidelinesAmerican Diabetes Association updates recommendations regarding SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 RA, and finerenone for cardiovascular and renal comorbidities.
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Anti-Infective Treatment Strategies in Case of Brainstem Hemorrhage Complicated with PneumoniaThis case study underscores the critical importance of pharmacists who can provide comprehensive consideration and exploration of the appropriate treatment plan.
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Outpatient ASPs Are Worth the JourneyDeveloping an antimicrobial stewardship program is arduous but valuable; commitment from leadership is the first step.
