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Omalizumab: An All-in-One Allergy Wonder Drug?

Omalizumab expands its role in allergy management, now FDA-approved for food allergies, showcasing potential for broader applications in allergic rhinitis.

Just Culture Meets AI: How Pharmacists Are Leading Safer Transitions of Care

Enhancing PrEP Utilization Among Transgender Women: A Crucial Role for Pharmacists

Pharmacists can bridge gaps through education, inclusive care, and streamlined access.

Impact of Time to First Epinephrine Administration on Outcomes After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest With Initial Nonshockable Rhythm

This study found no significant difference in the sustained return of spontaneous circulation or survival to hospital discharge based on the timing of the first epinephrine administration in these patients.

McKesson ideaShare 2025: Pharmacy of the Year Finalist Keri Bates Reflects on Teamwork, Community, and the Road Ahead

Keri Bates, PharmD, shares how the nomination validates years of hard work, highlights the deep relationships built with the community, and inspires continued growth and innovation.

Improving Inpatient REMS Documentation Compliance With a Wildcard Checkpoint

Using wildcard hard-stop pharmacy preparation instructions in the electronic health record system significantly improved REMs documentation compliance at our institution.

Bridging the Gap: Field Teams and Hubs Supporting Patient Care

Enhanced communication between field representatives and case managers improves medication access for patients with rare diseases.

Study Highlights Filgrastim Savings Potential With Biosimilars

OTC Case Studies: Self-Care for Flu

Redefining the Role of GLP-1 Therapies: The Clinical Trials Behind the Expanding Indications

GLP-1 receptor agonists expand treatment options for diabetes, weight loss, and more, showing promise in heart failure, kidney disease, and neuroprotection.

Kratom Controversies: Exploring Use and Regulation

Understand the Inextricable Link Between the Pharmacy Revenue Cycle and 340B

By aligning the pharmacy revenue cycle with the 340B Drug Pricing Program, organizations can maximize revenue capture from medications while ensuring compliance with 340B requirements, leading to enhanced financial performance and improved care for underserved populations.

Zuranolone Offers New Hope for Postpartum Depression

Emerging BCMA-Directed Therapies in Multiple Myeloma: Bispecific Antibodies and CAR T-Cell Therapies

Here is an updated overview of the role of BCMA-directed therapies following the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting and EHA Congress.

Strengthening Neurology Care Through Clinical Pharmacy Integration and Collaborative Practice

Embedded pharmacy experts in neurology strengthen multiple sclerosis care through education, therapy selection, lab monitoring, and collaborative practice agreements that close gaps.

Overcoming Failure as a Recent Pharmacy Graduate

Failing is not final, and it does not define what kind of pharmacist or resident a student can be.

Pharmacists and Providers: Key Collaborators in the Shift Toward Decentralized and Virtual Health Care

Virtual health care enhances patient experiences, integrates complex data, and ensures medication access through provider-pharmacist collaboration.

Designing for Safety: The Pharma Industry’s Role in Preventing Medication Errors

Pharmaceutical companies must consider formulation, packaging, and labeling from the start to minimize errors and protect patients.

The Role of the Pharmacist in the Management of Psychosis in Parkinson Disease

Pharmacists optimize dopaminergic therapy, mitigate medication-induced psychosis, and guide antipsychotic selection to improve outcomes in Parkinson disease psychosis.

Application of the Age-Friendly 4M’s Movement Across Different Areas of Pharmacy

Reduced POMP Dosing Shows Comparable Efficacy in ALL Maintenance

Arefa Bacchus, PharmD, shared key insights about the use of POMP therapy in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

Combination Therapies and Resistance-Based Approaches Reshape EGFR Care

Mya Tran, PharmD, BCOP, offers insights for navigating the complex treatment landscape for non-small cell lung cancer.

Opinion: To Succeed, Direct-to-Patient Drug Sales Will Require Better Technology

Redefining Roles: Technicians Reduce Oncology Drug Waste in Specialty Pharmacy

A technician-driven workflow implemented in a health system’s specialty pharmacy reduced high-cost oncology drug waste.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Older Adults: Research Insights and Recommendations

Although RSV has long been associated with infants and young children, research demonstrates that it is also a significant health risk for adults over the age of 60.

Revolutionizing Treatment with Bispecific Therapies: Navigating the Challenges Ahead

By decade’s end, approval of additional bispecifics is expected for hematological malignancies, solid tumors, and non-oncology conditions such as inflammatory, autoimmune, neurodegenerative and vascular diseases, and ocular disorders and infections.

Preserving Access to Preventive Care Amid a Changing Health Care Environment

Community pharmacists are crucial in Increasing immunization rates, addressing access barriers, and supporting evidence-based immunization guidance.

A Hospital’s Outpatient Pharmacies Attempt to Reduce DIR Fees Using Performance Reports

This quality improvement initiative demonstrates that pharmacies were unable to use performance reports provided by the payer to improve performance scores and decrease direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.

From Type 1 to Type 2 and Beyond: Navigating the Landscape of Diabetes

Explore the rising prevalence of diabetes in the US, its various types, and the critical role pharmacists play in patient care.

The Evolving Role of Pharmacovigilance in Digital Therapeutics

Digital therapeutics (DTx), a novel evidence-based software approach, is revolutionizing health care by delivering personalized treatments. Pharmacovigilance ensures DTx safety but faces challenges such as data privacy and standardization.