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Practice Pearl 3: Reducing Costs of PARPi for Ovarian Cancer TreatmentExperts in gynecologic oncology provide insight on available patient assistance programs to help lower costs of PARP inhibitors for the treatment of ovarian cancer, and how pharmacists can aid in obtaining this information.
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Coping With Burnout in the PharmacyMitigating the likelihood of pharmacy staff burnout requires a multifactorial approach.
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Oncology Overview: Akynzeo for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and VomitingCombination netupitant and palonosetron capsules/fosnetupitant and palonosetron for injection (Akynzeo) is indicated to prevent acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic chemotherapy.
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How Smarter Collaboration Helps Pharmacy Professionals Achieve Their GoalsPharmacy professionals can bring in the right people at the right time to identify needed changes and develop an action plan.
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Disparities in Chronic Disease Outcomes Require SolutionsFinding ways to eliminate barriers to care helps narrow the gap.
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Speech Therapy May Effectively Address Long COVID Communication IssuesIn addition to the physical symptoms of long COVID, patients have reported vocal, verbal, and cognitive issues that disrupt their ability to communicate.
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Sugammadex: Use Criteria Optimization and Outcomes Data EvaluationEstablishing new use criteria led to an 86% reduction in the utilization of sugammadex with no appreciable impact on measured outcomes.
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Updates in Renal Cell Carcinoma ManagementImmunotherapies will continue to change standards of care for treatment of RCC.
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The Impact of Prior Authorization on Patients With CancerPrior authorizations have delayed time to treatment for patients and can directly impact clinical outcomes.
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Implementing USP <800> Guidelines in Pediatric HospitalsProtecting this vulnerable patient population requires specially designed strategies.
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Optimizing Patient Data in the Time of COVID-19Pharmacists must remain nimble to help patients continue receiving the medications they need, as technology now plays a central role in workflow and medication management.
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Reimbursement Advancement of Clinical Pharmacy ServicesClinical pharmacy services became eligible for reimbursement by all health insurance in Germany; however, challenges persist in upscaling and sustaining these services.
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What Is Going On With Male Contraception?Sixty years after the first hormonal birth control pill was marketed to women, men still have limited options with variable efficacy for birth control.
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Clinical Overview: Treatment of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective DisordersThe mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder includes antipsychotics.
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Genetic Predictors of Progressive Multifocal LeukoencephalopathyThe implementation of genetic testing for patients prescribed medications associated with progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is likely to improve safety outcomes.
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When to Call, When to Counsel: Acetazolamide for Idiopathic Intracranial HypertensionIdiopathic intracranial hypertension was previously considered a rare condition, however, its prevalence is increasing in parallel with obesity in patient populations.
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Focus on Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Advanced Pharmacist Certification, a Glimpse into the Drug PipelinePharmacists who educate patients with multiple sclerosis and expand their understanding and knowledge of the condition empowers them to take part in a more active role in managing their health.
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Novel Combination Therapies in Relapsed/ Refractory Classical Hodgkin LymphomaData shed light on brentuximab vedotin plus nivolumab, bendamustine, or gemcitabine.
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If You Want to Know Where Pharmacists' Roles Are Heading, Follow PatientsLast year in particular, pharmacists played a greater role in patient care with an increased workload as they connected patients, providers, and payers.
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Key Takeaways on FMTs in the Treatment of CDIExperts provide practice pearls for educating patients on and using FMTs for the management of CDI.
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Little Pills, Big Risks: The Untold Dangers of Referring to Low-Dose Aspirin as 'Baby Aspirin’Aspirin, known as acetylsalicylic acid, has been marketed in ways that have de-emphasized potential risks to children.
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Common Patient Questions About Insulin Biosimilars Pertain to ClassificationNuances can lead to frequent areas of confusion.
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Capitalize on Biosimilars: Understand the Inflation Reduction ActPharmacists should continue to monitor payer policy changes and reimbursement rates and improve understanding of electronic order entry.
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Novel Combination Therapies in Relapsed/ Refractory Classical Hodgkin LymphomaData shed light on brentuximab vedotin plus nivolumab, bendamustine, or gemcitabine.
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Novel Drug Combinations in Precision Medicine Are an Emerging Landscape for PharmacistsA single-center experience at a tertiary medical center precision medicine clinic provides insight.
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Veteran Care Should Be Added to PharmD CurriculumStudies show a need for coordination between the VA health care system and non-VA health care practices to decrease confusion and duplication of services.
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Optimizing Point-of-Care Testing for Greater Reliability, EfficacyPoint-of-care testing can vary in complexity, but is always performed at or near a patient and at the site where care or treatment is provided.
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Preventing the Mad Scramble Before a Pharmacy Compliance AuditSelf-audits help onsite frontline pharmacy leaders and team members to assess compliance before an external surveyor enters their pharmacy to inspect medication use processes.
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Updated Guidelines for Managing Clostridioides Difficile Infection in AdultsA diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile infection does not instantly require treatment, but new guidelines include recommendations for treatment when warranted.
