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Implementation of a Pharmacist-Led COPD Transitions of Care ServiceA pharmacist-led transitions of care program reduced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease readmissions by implementing guideline-based inhaler prescribing and addressing medication adherence barriers, decreasing 30-day readmission rates.
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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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A Model for Modern Pharmacy Billing and Payments in Long-Term Care CentersPharmacists working with long-term care centers benefit from streamlined billing to support and build patient trust.
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Selection Considerations for Abemaciclib Versus Ribociclib in Early HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer: Efficacy, Safety, and Long-Term OutcomesNew research highlights abemaciclib and ribociclib as promising treatments for early HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, emphasizing survival benefits and adverse effects.
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Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic DrugsHigh adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission.
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Revolutionizing Drug Development: How AI Can Transform Pharmaceutical InnovationArtificial intelligence (AI) is transforming drug development by automating routine tasks, enhancing clinical trials, and expediting drug discovery, ultimately leading to more personalized treatments.
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The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Opioid Use DisorderPharmacists’ pharmacotherapeutic expertise helps them advocate for their patients and assist providers.
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Tip of the Week: How to Handle Venting at Work?Pharmacy managers must not only possess high levels of emotional intelligence, but should also encourage development among staff that facilitates more effective and creative outlets for frustration.
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Pharmacists’ Impact on Care for Patients With Alzheimer DiseaseResults from the INCREASE study shed light on the value of the pharmacist in medication therapy management.
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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Administered Depression Screenings Can Close Gaps in CareThe study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.
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SPPCP 2025: Highlights and Can't-Miss Sessions From the Virtual Conference on Pain and Palliative Care PharmacyThe 2025 SPPCP Virtual Conference on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, will offer pharmacists and clinicians a full day of CE-accredited sessions on complex pain management, opioid use disorder, mentorship, and innovative approaches in palliative care, with opportunities for networking and professional development.
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Potential Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Long Term Use of Acid Reducing MedicationsPharmacists can use their knowledge and professional judgment to educate patients about when it is appropriate to take these medications and when to avoid them.
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Pharmacy Technicians Play Key Role in Avoiding Medication ErrorsTaking a few seconds to double-check a prescription can have significant impacts on patient safety
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This National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Pharmacists Can Have an Unparalleled Impact on Prevention, Treatment of GlaucomaPharmacists can play a key role in providing education and guidance to patients with glaucoma.
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A Call to Pharmacists in the Delivery of Oncology CareThe expanded role of oncology pharmacists includes the opportunity to work in ambulatory settings, infusion centers, delivery of specialized in pharmacy services, evaluation of investigational new drugs, and manager roles in drug chain supply and in coordination of care.
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Review of Noncovalent BTK Inhibitors, Novel Agents, and Toxicity Management of BTK InhibitorsThis article discusses clinical data for noncovalent Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKis), novel strategies in CLL, and the practical management of BTKi toxicities.
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Navigating Prescription Stimulant Use: Safety, Legal, and Supply Challenges in Pharmacy PracticeThe rising use of prescription stimulants in the US presents significant safety risks, legal challenges, and supply chain shortages, emphasizing the need for pharmacist involvement in promoting responsible prescribing.
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Leveraging Social Media for Success: Insights From Pharmaceutical Postdoctoral FellowsPractical strategies for pharmacy professionals to build a social media presence, expand their network, and advance their careers in the evolving digital landscape.
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New Therapeutic Agents and Final Thoughts on DEDA panel of experts comment on new therapeutic agents being developed and discuss their final thoughts on dry eye disease.
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A Brief Overview of Loop Diuretics Used in Heart FailureThe combination of loop diuretics with other drugs that act at different pharmacologic targets has been shown to improve diuretic response in patients with heart failure.
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Understand the Effects of Topical Nasal Decongestants on Blood PressureBecause decongestants act by constricting blood vessels, their use can be problematic in individuals who have hypertension.
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Community Engagement Is Crucial When Taking Action Against Climate ChangeBeth A. Malow, MD, MS, FAAN, said that pharmacists and health care professionals are at the frontlines of collaborating and raising awareness of climate change’s impacts.
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Asembia AXS25: Strategic Partnerships Driving Pharmaceutical InnovationSpecialty distributors provide strategic partnerships that enhance pharmaceutical manufacturers' ability to bring innovative medicines to market.
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Counsel Patients Who Have Questions About Maternal RSV ImmunizationsRSVpreF is currently the only FDA-approved RSV vaccine for pregnant individuals.
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Shaping the Future of mCRC: What Matters, What’s Next, and What to WatchPanelists discuss how future research in refractory metastatic colorectal cancer must prioritize patient-centered approaches by incorporating patient advocates to understand what patients truly value and care about most, citing the example of rectal cancer where clinicians focus on recurrence risk while patients prioritize ostomy concerns, emphasizing that historically clinical trial design has not adequately asked patients about their priorities, and explaining that staying current with rapidly evolving data requires multidisciplinary strategies including journal clubs with board-certified oncology pharmacists, morning huddle meetings for clinical pearls, pharmacy resident presentations, professional organization memberships like ASCO for daily updates, and increasingly using social media platforms like Twitter as starting points to identify relevant clinical developments before delving deeper into primary literature.
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Gene Therapies Hold Promise for Neuromuscular and Other Rare DiseasesChallenges remain, however, to therapy development for a limited patient population.
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Building a Path to Cure for Patients With NSCLC Who Have Never SmokedHow patients acquire NSCLC plays a role in health outcomes, with never-smoker patients having genetically different disease than the same disease in smokers.
