The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is bringing together national medicines control laboratory officials, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation for improved medicines quality in the Asia-Pacific region.
Biosimilars present a cost-saving opportunity for the health care system, but significant challenges inhibit uptake in the US market.
With discussion and debate happening for months in Washington, DC, over drug pricing and the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) published a white paper this week that analyzes 3 possible alternatives to the pharmaceutical rebate system fostered by PBMs.
Avoiding unnecessary utilization of hospitals, improving quality of care, and establishing continuous chronic disease management.
Remaining special in the specialty pharmacy space requires innovation.
Pharmacists can lead quality transformation within their organizations.
State regulators and legislatures are considering new requirements for controlled substance prescribing and reporting.
Study assessed chemotherapy use in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) to determine how use of CML-specific tests impacted drug selection and modification.
For patients who use biologic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, specialty pharmacy care yields higher medication adherence and lower medical costs than retail pharmacy care.
The FDA approved Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for the prevention of venous thromboembolism following hip or knee replacements and for the prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.
Pharmacy informatics specialists are in high demand.
Malignant hyperthermia can result in a rare anesthetic emergency and can be fatal.
Little is known about multivitamin use and associated prevention or development of hypertension, especially in women.
This study illustrates the healthcare utilization patterns, direct costs, and sustained virologic response rates associated with interferon-based therapies for hepatitis C patients.
Throughout the world, patients and health care professionals alike have become better acquainted with digital tools when face-to-face interactions became increasingly problematic.
Three student pharmacists share their experiences adapting to APPE rotations during the COVID-19 pandemic,
Nearly 30% of patients with diabetes have reported that injectable insulin was the most difficult part of their care regimen.
A standard chronological definition for older adults in oncology would be beneficial.
The value of a patient-first approach and telehealth for addressing the complex health care coordination needs of patients with rare pulmonary diseases has never been more critical than during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Given the evidence of emotional trauma, hopelessness, and social isolation as risk factors for addiction, compassion and support are critical.