Digitizing hub processes can create an efficient and effective tech-driven patient access strategy speeding access to lifesaving therapies.
Failing is not final, and it does not define what kind of pharmacist or resident a student can be.
Despite demonstrating numerous benefits, semaglutide has also been linked to an increased incidence of diabetic retinopathy, which was initially reported in the SUSTAIN-6 trial.
Migraine is a chronic neurological disease characterized by throbbing or pulsating unilateral or bilateral headache that can last from hours to days.
Outpatient treatment is primarily based on patient-specific factors, whereas oseltamivir remains the therapy of choice for inpatient settings.
Meaningful reform was challenging in 2024, but this year could turn the tide.
Additional support is necessary to ensure that infrastructure development continues and that all pharmacists have the necessary tools to continue to provide immunization services.
Since the 2018 guideline’s publication, additional non-statin therapies such as bempedoic acid, evinacumab, and inclisiran, have been approved by the FDA for the management of hypercholesterolemia.
Closing out their discussion on marginal zone lymphoma, the panel considers which future treatment strategies are most promising.
Beyond the benefits to the pharmacist profession, granting provider status to pharmacists addresses the larger societal problem of growing physician shortages.
A projected shortage of trained staff in the years ahead demands looking beyond normal hiring channels.
Discussions are led by a variety of experienced preceptors to provide insight, strategies, and resources for pharmacy residents.
Experts in gynecologic oncology provide insight on available patient assistance programs to help lower costs of PARP inhibitors for the treatment of ovarian cancer, and how pharmacists can aid in obtaining this information.
Although approximately 95% of online drug sellers operate illegally, many consumers may never know the medications they receive are not what they claim to be.
As use of injectable medications increases for diabetes and other indications, proper administration is crucial.
There is not yet an FDA-approved treatment available for monkeypox, but existing antiviral agents have been found to be effective in vitro and in animal studies.
Lack of acknowledgement or rewards in high-pressure pharmacy environments can lead to mental health issues.
Panelists discuss how comprehensive educational resources are essential for empowering patients with TD to better understand their condition, actively participate in their treatment decisions, and achieve optimal outcomes through improved self-management and adherence.
To eliminate the existing stigma in the community, addiction must be recognized as a treatable condition rather than an immoral act.
Pharmacists can play a key role in providing education and guidance to patients with glaucoma.
The measures will also affect workers across all areas of the hospital, including dietitians, information technology, nurses, and physicians.
Ketamine topical cream may alleviate symptoms of PTSD without causing the adverse effects and abuse potential often associated with other forms of ketamine administration.
Pharmacists are well-positioned to address diabetes from a multifaceted approach.
A review of asthma guidelines, pharmacotherapy, and the role of the pharmacist.
Finding the right medication or drug combination for individual patients is critical.
Improved prescription information could help consumers make better health care decisions and result in cost savings.
Legal issues surfaced once again with the COVID-19 pandemic
Although the anticonvulsant is not considered a controlled substance, some state legislation focuses on monitoring the use of or reclassifying it.