Successfully integrating biosimilars into practices requires careful planning and execution, as they impact virtually all aspects of a practice.

Brentuximab vedotin is approved for treatment of adult and pediatric with classical Hodgkin lymphoma in combination with chemotherapy.

Dyslipidemia is a condition in which there are abnormal levels of lipids in the blood stream, including high levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and/or high levels of triglycerides.

According to the investigators, BBO-8520 represents a first-in-class approach to treating patients with previously treated KRASG12C-mutated metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

A new indication for the antibody-drug conjugate expands the future clinical potential of the treatment in patients with the rare breast cancer.

Datopotamab deruxtecan was also granted breakthrough therapy designation in December 2024.

Managing comorbidities, ensuring proper dosing, and treating IVIG-related adverse events are areas where pharmacists play a large role.

The new Medicare cap limits out-of-pocket drug costs to $2000 annually.

Pharmacy Times interviews Jennifer Clements, a clinical professor and the director of pharmacy education at the University of South Carolina, about glucagon-like peptide-1 receptors for diabetes treatment.

Hokkaido scallop oil plasmalogen and Apoaequorin have both been posited to improve brain health.

If approved, nipocalimab can treat antibody positive individuals with generalized myasthenia gravis.

The Kidney Disease: Improving Global Outcomes guidelines can provide pharmacists with approaches to minimizing chronic kidney disease progression and complications.

Virtual appointments were also an accessible alternative to in-person visits for patients who face obstacles accessing asthma care.

The designation was supported by data from the phase 2, open-label, randomized, multi-center ARTEMIS-002 clinical trial, which assessed the safety and efficacy of GSK’227.

Pharmacists play a vital role in cancer prevention and early detection by educating patients on risk factors, counseling on screening guidelines, and promoting adherence to evidence-based recommendations for common cancers, such as breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin cancer.

Some patients treated with prolonged courses of oral nirmatrelvir/ritonavir experienced long COVID symptom improvements, while others reported little to no changes in their symptoms.

Inclusion of AI improved detection and reduced instances of false-positive test results.

Limited access to healthy food in redlined communities contributes to higher rates of chronic disease and reduced life expectancy.

As of January 10, there are 5 major fires across a combined 36,560 acres—Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth, Hurst, and Lidia—and the 2 largest fires are a combined 11% contained.

While waiting for budgetary approvals, there are some simple initiatives outpatient oncology practices can initiate that yield high rewards and quick wins yet cost little more than an investment of time.

The pharmacist’s role includes educating and making recommendations, collaborating with health care professionals, and observing early signs of cognitive impairment in patients during interactions.

Invikafusp alfa (STAR0602; Marengo Therapeutics Inc) is being investigated as a treatment for advanced colorectal cancer with high tumor mutational burden.

The observational study shows a positive correlation between smoking and chronic kidney disease (CKD) whereas the analyses imply smoking-related covariates may be a factor.

The rising use of prescription stimulants in the US presents significant safety risks, legal challenges, and supply chain shortages, emphasizing the need for pharmacist involvement in promoting responsible prescribing.

The designation follows positive phase 2a trial results (NCT05104853) presented at the 2024 AASLD The Liver Meeting.