Pharmacies can help bring inequities plaguing health care systems to an end to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic does not follow trends of inequity experienced in the HIV pandemic.
Chip Hailey, a 74-year-old pharmacist with hemophilia B, shares how gene therapy has liberated him from decades of challenging treatment and restored his independence.
In their concluding remarks, Arun Jesudian, MD; Ralph J. Riello, PharmD, BCPS, and Chas McCormick, RPh, MBA, summarize the key takeaways and highlight the persistent unmet needs in the management of hepatic encephalopathy.
Pharmacists’ pharmacotherapeutic expertise helps them advocate for their patients and assist providers.
Understanding the complicated web of insurers, discounts from government and commercial plans, and payer access is extremely complicated.
Data shed light on brentuximab vedotin plus nivolumab, bendamustine, or gemcitabine.
Cannabis use during pregnancy may harm fetal development and long-term health.
Lack of acknowledgement or rewards in high-pressure pharmacy environments can lead to mental health issues.
Pharmacists can also ensure proper education and selection of therapy before and after discharge.
Pharmacists should continue to monitor payer policy changes and reimbursement rates and improve understanding of electronic order entry.
The outmoded technology used in many pharmacies keeps pharmacists behind the scenes, tethered to slow, intermittent communication with the rest of the patient’s care team.
Pharmacy workflow changes in the preparation of chemotherapy products can reduce patient chair time.
When you’re unsure about answering a patient question, err on the side of caution and refer them to a pharmacist.
The pharmaceutical landscape faces challenges with drug serialization, including data discrepancies and potential shortages, but technology emerges as a beacon of hope for the industry.
Pharmacists dispensing Lybalvi should understand that potentially life-threatening consequences can occur if opioids are taken concurrently.
Pharmacists have an important role in the optimization of AML therapies.
Myths, fears, distrust, and misinformation on immunizations can keep patients from benefiting from their protective effects.
It is important for pharmacists to understand what RSV is, who is most affected by it, and what options are out there to prevent serious disease.
Migraines are common yet misunderstood, therefore it is important that various treatment options be examined and offered to this patient population.
The primary point of contact, called the Technician Success and Onboarding Coordinator (TSOC), is a new role created specifically to improve pharmacy technician retention.
Substantial strides have been made in the management of Ph+ ALL.
Pharmacists should continue to emphasize the vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing cancer and be prepared to address patient safety concerns.
The story of pinksocks and the inspiring movement that they launched.
The portfolio of oral oncology products has evolved over the past few years and so has the traditional model of distribution.
Amid pharmacy strikes and ongoing challenges, technicians can identify new opportunities for growth
Student pharmacists are uniquely positioned to support community pharmacists and help educate members of their community and other health care professionals.
Specialty pharmacies must develop comprehensive health equity programs that address diverse patient needs.
Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, provides key takeaways and advice to pharmacists on the administration of RSV vaccines.