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Interaction Considerations for Common OTC Drug ClassesAlthough OTC medications are generally considered safe when used as directed, there are some key drug interactions for pharmacists to keep in mind when helping patients choose an OTC product.
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AHA Statement Reviews Benefits, Risks of Alternative Therapies for Heart FailureThe AHA acknowledged that complementary and alternative medicines are widely used by heart failure patients but warned that there is limited scientific evidence to support their efficacy.
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Balancing Pharmaceutical Reimbursement and Market Access With the Right PartnerManufacturers must find the right balance in drug pricing, so that medications are appealing to both public and private insurers while still remaining profitable throughout their lifecycle.
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Case Study: New Treatment Options for Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic LeukemiaWith a better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and the introduction of novel targeted agents, such as Bruton kinase Inhibitors, the prognosis of high-risk patients has changed dramatically.
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Vax-Innovation: Incorporating the Newly Approved RSV and Pneumococcal Vaccines Into Community Pharmacy WorkflowBest practices to train staff and team members to engage patients and to ease the new vaccine offerings into the workflow are also discussed.
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St. John’s Wort Could Show Benefit in Major Depressive DisorderPatients with MDD may also seek complementary or alternative therapies in the form of dietary supplements which might be perceived by patients to be natural and safer than medicinal agents.
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Pharmacy’s Role in Treating Rare Disease: Connecting Patients, Providers, Payers, and PharmaPharmacy's position at the intersection of the care team gives it a unique ability to connect providers, payers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, and support patients to maximize their health outcomes.
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The Blood Detective: Tackling Medication-Induced Hematological DisordersThese disorders can be fatal, making pharmacists’ role in detection crucial.
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Metal Ion Chelators Hold Enormous Potential in Neurodegenerative DisordersMonitoring metal ion concentrations and chelation therapy is hypothesized to alleviate symptoms and diseases caused by neuroinflammation.
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Pharmacy Students Lead Drive-Through Influenza Vaccination EventIdaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.
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Impact of PD-1 and PD-L1 Expression on Overall Survival in Patients With NSCLC and MelanomaPharmacists play a vital role in therapy selection.
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Your Company Receives a Subpoena – What Now?With the growth of civil and criminal litigation, more companies in the health care space are receiving subpoenas commanding them to provide information to a third party.
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Pharmacy Care Coaches Improve Outcomes in Patients With DiabetesCare Coach program offers a comprehensive set of pharmacy and counseling services to patients struggling to manage their diabetes.
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Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005 Takes Aim at Drug CrisisCurtailing the availability of meth precursors in the principal focus of the law, paving the way for states to follow suit.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Cervical, Breast Cancer ScreeningsBreast cancer screening guidelines using mammography vary among guiding bodies, including the American Cancer Society and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
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Novel Combination Targeting BCR::ABL1 in Ph+ ALL With TKIs, STAMP-Inhibitor Is Very Well ToleratedPharmacists will play a significant role in TKI adherence rates among patients.
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How to Use Data to Transform Pharmacy PracticeTips to help community-based pharmacists use the data at their fingertips to better market and provide the enhanced pharmacy services that drive practice transformation.
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COVID-19 Booster Shots and the FutureKey opinion leaders provide some advice for the public regarding COVID-19 booster shots and look to the future of the pandemic.
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Pharmacists Are in Key Positions to Tackle Black Maternal Mortality DisparitiesTackling racial disparities among health care providers can help improve disparities faced by patients.
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Help Patients Use Inhalers ProperlyChoosing the appropriate device and using the correct technique are critical for drug delivery to the lungs.
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Clinical Overview: 2023-2024 COVID-19 VaccinesAn overview of updated CDC ACIP recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines available through commercial channels for the 2023-2024 season.
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Exploring the Landscape of Gene TherapyAn overview of how gene therapy has evolved since its inception, current applications, and emerging challenges.
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Furthering Education of Opioid Safety in Older Adults for Future Health Care ProfessionalsNonpharmacologic and nonopioid treatments associated with improvements in pain and/or function that appear comparable to opioid treatments.
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Direct Oral Anticoagulant Use for Left Ventricular Thrombus TreatmentAn overview of the use of direct oral anticoagulants as an alternative to warfarin in the treatment of left ventricular thrombus.
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Use of PD-1/PD-L1 and VEGF Inhibition Combination Is ExpandingThe relatively new combination of PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors with VEGF inhibitors represents a promising option for patients with various malignancies.
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Expert: Alcohol Dependence Is an Epidemic, Yet Treatments ExistPharmacists play an important role in the recovery journey for patients who decide medication assisted treatment is right for them.
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Op-Ed: Nontraditional Pharmacy Career Paths Continue to Gain TractionPharmacy benefit managers offer mentorship, training opportunities, and professional advancement beyond what's available in traditional pharmacy careers.
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Has C. difficile Met Its Match?Living organisms rely on iron for survival and replication. Can new research discoveries disrupt C. difficile’s ability to maintain iron homeostasis?
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Essential Hospitals Can Redirect 2025 Medicare Part D Cap Funds to Serve Disadvantaged Patients, CommunitiesTo make the best use of these funds to improve a hospital’s services, leaders should start planning now for these changes using the 4 following strategies.
