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.
May 14th 2024
A pharmacist-led transitions of care program reduced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease readmissions by implementing guideline-based inhaler prescribing and addressing medication adherence barriers, decreasing 30-day readmission rates.
Reducing the Incidence and Severity of RSV in Older Adults: Opportunities for Patient Identification and Vacci...
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 Oncol...
1.0 Credit / Oncology, Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Practical Approaches in the Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Understanding the Pharmacist’s Role...
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 Antitrypsi...
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 Pulmo...
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 Ob...
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 Ob...
1.0 Credit / Pulmonology/Respiratory
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Increased COPD Prevalence Linked with Arthritis
July 26th 2019A recent study found the prevalence of COPD was nearly 50% higher among patients with arthritis compared with those without arthritis, even after adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics, risk behaviors, frequent distress, and asthma status.
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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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