Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CSP

Consider patients' disease states, medication regimens, and other regularly used nonprescription drugs.

When assessing treatments for flu and cold symptoms, it is important for the pharmacist to consider not only the patient’s current medication regimen, but also other OTCs and disease states.

Pharmacists are at the forefront of not only providing COVID-19 vaccinations, but also the information a patient needs before receiving the vaccine

As the pandemic has continued, it has helped shine a light on how important pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians can help impact their communities.

The current acute treatments for migraines have shown efficacy and safety, however, approximately one-third of people do not respond, cannot use these options due to contraindications, or report dissatisfaction in therapy.

Peanut allergies affect approximately 1.2% of the entire US population and an estimated 2.5% of the childhood population.

Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy, Allergan) was approved for the treatment of acute migraines with or without aura in adults after showing a significantly greater reduction in headache pain compared with placebo.

In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, neurologists are concerned that immunosuppressive treatments for multiple sclerosis and other disorders have significant risks.

The emergency use of drugs to shorten hospitalization and prolong time for COVID-19 vaccine research and development will serve as a critical temporary buffer for an efficient vaccine to combat SARS-CoV-2.

There are two main groups of drugs currently in use to slow the progression of Alzheimer disease.

Ozanimod (Zeposia) became the third oral S1P modulator approved by the FDA for the treatment of multiple sclerosis,

With the groundbreaking advancements in specialty pharmacy, it is important to recognize the uniqueness of these medications and their respective patient populations.

Pharmacists, researchers, and other health care professionals must keep pushing these boundaries to continue advancing the field of medicine and providing effective patient care.

Esketamine shows promise for adults suffering from treatment-resistant depression.

Pharmacists are central health care professionals in medication therapy management and play a crucial role in improving life quality outcomes among patients.

Since 2015, there has been an increase in the number of specialty pharmacies in the United States due to their potential of handling the complexities of cost and appropriate drug access and administration.

Whether it be delivery options, remote pharmacy, increasing roles for pharmacists and technicians, or fluctuating patient volume, the impact of COVID-19 can be felt in community pharmacies across the United States.

In addition to allopathic or prescription medications to manage depression stemming from this pandemic, there are integrative medicines, as well as health and wellness modalities, that can be used to improve mental health.

When taken daily, PrEP is highly effective for preventing HIV from sex or injection drug use.

Erlotinib taken with gemcitabine was approved by the FDA for locally advanced, inoperable, or metastatic pancreatic cancer in 2005.

Some states are implementing laws that are allowing pharmacists to expand their roles temporarily, but these laws vary by state and there is no uniformity in what all pharmacists can do during this time.

Many companies are working with health systems to transition patients from the hospital to in-home care as quickly as possible.

Pharmacists, being the most accessible health care professionals, have an important role to play in the management of this pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic shows that pharmacists can serve as nationally recognized providers and can contribute greatly to policy as it pertains to disease management, outbreaks, and workplace safety.

Pharmacists are a rich resource, not only in the management of colorectal cancer, but in every aspect of health care.

The specialty pharmacy marketplace has quickly become the primary dispenser of most therapies for orphan conditions.

Developing industry connections is crucial for aspiring pharmacists.

Developing industry connections is crucial for aspiring pharmacists.

Pharmacy set-up, packaging selections, and patient management technologies are vital in the proper handling and administration of cold chain drug products.