Low compensation, stressful environment spark technician exodus; replacing them has been difficult.
Antibiotic prescribing at hospital discharge is a component of pharmacist-led antimicrobial stewardship programs that is often overlooked.
A panel of experts comment on new therapeutic agents being developed and discuss their final thoughts on dry eye disease.
Although frontotemporal dementia is the leading cause of the disease for those under 65 years of age, far fewer people are familiar with it than with Alzheimer disease.
Bhavesh Shah, RPh, BCOP, and Ryan Jacobs, MD, discuss emerging agents in the pipeline and the future treatment landscape for CLL.
Frequent reassessments of therapy regimens address polypharmacy, particularly for older patients.
Concepts could be used in payer-pharmacy value-based arrangements.
Research shows receipt of medications for chronic conditions was relatively stable in the first 2 years of the pandemic from 2020 to 2021 across racial and ethnic groups.
ADHD Awareness Months brings attention to a common, but still somewhat misunderstood condition that pharmacists encounter on a near daily basis.
Metformin may accelerate paclitaxel’s actions on cell replication in endometrial cancer.
Pharmacists will play a significant role in TKI adherence rates among patients.
CGM enhances diabetes management in pregnancy, improving outcomes.
With the vast number of drugs that can induce photosensitivity, patients taking any of these medications should receive safety counseling, especially during the summer months.
Antimicrobial stewardship efforts focusing on accurate penicillin allergy histories, β-lactam cross-reactivity education, and guideline-driven narrow-spectrum prescribing may help sustainably decrease health care–associated Clostridioides difficile infection rates.
Pharmacists will play a significant role in TKI adherence rates among patients.
Interested individuals may gain certification or continuing-education credits, many of which are available through the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists.
Understanding differences in the various levodopa formulations and assisting with medication therapy management is a crucial role for pharmacists.
Pharmacists are an important part of the care team for patients with bleeding disorders, providing services such as medication counseling and reconciliation.
A collaborative exercise with 16 health care organizations nets millions in savings.
The Covid-19 pandemic has elevated telehealth as a viable alternative to face-to-face interactions under certain circumstances, the list of which is expanding as technology expands and clinicians become more accustomed to and adept in its use.
Tapping techs as immunizers opens up greater visibility and new source of health care labor.
A panel of experts comment on new therapeutic agents being developed and discuss their final thoughts on dry eye disease.
The incidence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci has nearly doubled in recent years.
COVID-19 has increased the demand for new, safer curbside conveniences and the health care industry—including the pharmacy—has transformed rapidly to meet patient needs and prioritize safety as a result of the pandemic.
Drs Anthony Perissinotti and Kirollos Hanna provide some important considerations for pharmacists in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
The disease is complex, but many opportunities exist for pharmacist intervention.
By embracing collaboration, optimizing work hours, and prioritizing patient care, pharmacy technicians are leading the charge towards an inclusive, technologically advanced, and patient-focused era in pharmaceutical practice.
As more becomes known about Crohn disease, treatment modalities have evolved with biologic monoclonal antibodies becoming a key part of guideline- and evidence-based medicine.
Person-centered care focuses on tailoring treatment plans, providing medication support, and ensuring access to resources that meet their unique needs.