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What Does the FDA Panel’s MDMA Rejection Mean for the Future of Psychedelic Medicines?Although the committee's vote is non-binding, it does raise questions about optimal evaluation of psychedelics in clinical trials.
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Advancing Multistate Licensure Is Vital in Telehealth EraBut meeting regulatory requirements may entail a great deal of financial expertise and time.
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Pharmacists Play Role in Pharmacogenomics Clinical ServicesThey should consider many factors and use clear guidance on predicting phenotypes from genotypes to intervene optimally based on specific drug-gene interactions.
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Future Considerations for the Management of HyperlipidemiaPanelists discuss how anticipated updates to cholesterol guidelines and related cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic health (CKM) guidelines this year are expected to shape low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) management strategies and influence treatment recommendations for high-risk patients.
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Psychiatric Medication Adherence in Patients Experiencing HomelessnessUnique barriers can lead to psychiatric medication adherence rates as low as 26%.
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Use of Long-Acting Injectable Antipsychotic Medications in Schizophrenia TreatmentSchizophrenia is a chronic mental illness that significantly affects patients through its symptoms, associated health conditions, and treatment challenges, with long-acting injectable antipsychotics offering potential benefits in improving adherence and reducing relapses.
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Non-commercial Pharmacies: The Missing Link in Breaking Down Barriers to Medication AccessPatient-centric models of medication delivery that provide cost, transparency, convenience, and accessibility solutions are vital for patients to successfully navigate the current health care system.
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Op-Ed: Unnecessary Transfusions in Hospitals May Be Fueling the Blood ShortageWith costs for blood and blood products continuing to rise, appropriate blood use by hospitals is more important than ever.
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Adult Vaccinations and Decentralization of Health Care: How to Navigate the LandscapeVaccination is especially important for older adults with any chronic health conditions because vaccines can prevent serious illness and resulting complications down the road.
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From Pill to Plate: Adding Nutrition Counseling to the Pharmacist’s RolePharmacists enhance patient care by integrating nutrition counseling, addressing gaps in training, and promoting chronic disease prevention through accessible health support.
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Case Study: Pharmacist Management of Inappropriate Prednisone Dosing Triggered By AsthmaHolistic and compassionate counseling by a pharmacist and pharmacy-interns on-duty over weekends could positively impact patient lives, especially for older adults and economically disadvantaged patients.
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Biosimilar Adoption: Patient and Provider ConsiderationsFrom a patient perspective, the lack of awareness of biosimilars is the biggest barrier to adoption.
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Fire on the Mountain: Addressing Pharmacy Staff BurnoutThe entire pharmacy profession and all those interested in medication safety need to coalesce around the need for systemic change in community pharmacy workplace environments.
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Gridlock, Middleman Lobbying Cause Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reforms to Fail Again in New York BudgetMany pharmacies and safety-net providers were preparing for the long-anticipated transition from Medicaid managed care to fee-for-service (FFS)—known as the carve-out—that was set to take effect on May 1, 2021.
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AI-Driven Solutions Promote Medication AdherenceHigh nonadherence in the US leads to avoidable mortality.
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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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Fungal Biomarkers: Primer for PharmacistsBiomarkers are commonly used by physicians to assist in the earlier diagnosis of some of the most common fungal diseases.
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OTC Case Studies: Family PlanningEssential tips on prenatal vitamins, ovulation kits, pregnancy tests, and emergency contraception for effective family planning and pregnancy preparation.
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New Binding Mechanism Science Driving Therapeutic Insight in Immune-Mediated DiseasesThe ability of an anti-interleukin-23 antibody to bind to key immune system components may help neutralize a key driver of inflammation right at its cellular source.
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Research Develops Key Points to Address RSV Vaccine Hesitancy in Older AdultsAddressing complacency, confidence, and convenience are all crucial to increasing vaccine uptake.
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What’s Complicating Good Data Practices and Data Integrity?As the data management landscape continues to shift and change with AI and technological advancements all around us, it is essential to maintain good data practices and ensure data integrity in pharmaceutical research and development.
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The Role of Language Proficiency Assessment in Improving Pharmacy Patient CommunicationValidating language proficiency in bilingual pharmacists is crucial for patient safety and communication.
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Emerging Therapies Are Changing the Melanoma Treatment LandscapeSpecialty pharmacists play critical role in supporting treatment adherence.
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Shortages Persist in an Evolving ProfessionLow compensation, stressful environment spark technician exodus; replacing them has been difficult.
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Expert Q&A: Empowering Independent Pharmacies Through the One Voice InitiativeBrad Cochran of Cardinal Health explains the One Voice Initiative, which aims to bolster independent pharmacies.
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Effect of Pharmacist Recommendation on Antibiotic Duration Prescribing at Hospital DischargeAntibiotic prescribing at hospital discharge is a component of pharmacist-led antimicrobial stewardship programs that is often overlooked.
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Key Takeaways on mBC and eBCKey opinion leaders (KOLs) provide key takeaways on metastatic breast cancer and early breast cancer, emphasizing the enthusiasm surrounding recent advances in the field and the potential for improved patient outcomes.
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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.
