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Here Are 4 Trends to Watch in 2022Drug shortages, infrastructure and wholesaler challenges will be the backdrops of the pharmacy landscape this year.
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Optimizing ADC Supportive Care Prescribing and AE Management With Institutional WorkflowsPanelists discuss how health care professionals use standardized antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) pathways to guide dosing, adverse effect (AE) management, and transitions. Protocols ensure monitoring, toxicity mitigation, and seamless shifts between therapies for optimal care.
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The Pharmacogenomics Data Are In So Why Is Adoption Still Lagging?Pharmacogenomics is gaining support in mental health and polypharmacy, where the data make a strong case for improvements in clinical and economic outcomes.
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Here’s to Our Local Heroes: America’s PharmacistsWe owe it to our seniors to listen to their needs and ensure pharmacists have the support they need to continue to play a vital role in our communities as frontline providers of essential health care.
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Risks and Impacts of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: A Growing Concern for Neonatal HealthCannabis use during pregnancy may harm fetal development and long-term health.
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Targeted Therapy Allows Patients to Live With CMLPrecise, more potent therapy can offer reduced toxicity.
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When to Call, When to Counsel: Serotonin SyndromeThe symptoms of serotonin syndrome often include autonomic dysfunction, neuromuscular excitation, and altered mental status.
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Clinical Overview: Serotonin SyndromeSerotonin syndrome generally occurs within 6 hours of a change in dose or addition of medication.
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How Pharmacy Curricula Should Adjust to Abortion LegislatureCurricula should require comprehensive training for providing contraceptive care, helping students perform duties confidently and competently.
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Illinois Working on Expanding Access to Contraception for WomenThe Illinois legislature is considering pending legislation that would allow pharmacists to provide contraception directly to women.
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Innovative Strategies in Residency Training: Approaching Competencies, Quality Improvement, and AI IntegrationIncorporating AI into pharmacy education is crucial to training on its appropriate use.
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There Remain Startling Health Inequities in the Treatment of Substance Use DisorderSubstance use disorder is a significant social, economic, and public health crisis, with far too few individuals receiving the treatment they need, particularly among communities of color.
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COVID-19 Has Devastating Effects for Patients Suffering From COPDWhile the prevalence of COVID-19 in patients with COPD is relatively low, those who are infected with the virus experience more severe symptoms than those without COPD.
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Notable Revisions in Diabetes Treatment According to ADA GuidelinesAmerican Diabetes Association updates recommendations regarding SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 RA, and finerenone for cardiovascular and renal comorbidities.
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Anti-Infective Treatment Strategies in Case of Brainstem Hemorrhage Complicated with PneumoniaThis case study underscores the critical importance of pharmacists who can provide comprehensive consideration and exploration of the appropriate treatment plan.
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Outpatient ASPs Are Worth the JourneyDeveloping an antimicrobial stewardship program is arduous but valuable; commitment from leadership is the first step.
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The Affordable Care Act and Mandatory Language Services for PatientsFederal statutes and regulations outline the expectations
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Oncology Pharmacists Bring Value and Contribute to Cancer CareOncology pharmacists are as diverse as the cancers they manage and have key roles in the following areas of the cancer care continuum.
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Community Pharmacists and Technicians: Impacting Public Health One Service at a TimeCommunity-based pharmacy services are reaching new heights as pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are able to have a larger impact on patient care than ever before.
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Board Certification for Medical Science Liaisons: Implications for the Pharmaceutical IndustryMore than ever, confidence in objective, science-based data about therapeutics, such as the COVID-19 vaccine and other health care services, is a shared imperative across the pharmaceutical industry, health care communities, and the American public.
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How Pharmacists Can Help Address Health Disparities Among Asian AmericansAccording to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Asian Americans are 40% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and 60% more likely to be diagnosed with renal disease compared to non-Hispanic whites.
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Inventory Specialist Can Be a Challenging but Rewarding Role for Pharmacy TechniciansAfter years of seeking the right position, one technician combines her passions and skills as an inventory specialist
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New Analysis Associates Integrated Specialty Pharmacy With Lower Total Cost of CareHealth systems individually have struggled to demonstrate improvements to total cost of care because, without data about patients they do not serve, they cannot define a comparison group.
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Pharmacy Department-Driven Initiative to Reduce Subcutaneous Daratumumab Observation TimeObservation time on subsequent injections of subcutaneous daratumumab may be safely removed from institutional policies to reduce chair time.
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Cancer Vaccine Trials With Canines May Benefit Cancer Prevention in HumansThe clinical trial success in canines may have broader implications for applicability.
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Emerging Markets Offer Pharma Its Next Growth OpportunityNational governments and global non-governmental organizations are trying to expand access to essential medicines and treatments in developing countries.
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Understanding the Burnout Crisis Among Student PharmacistsThe demanding nature of pharmacy programs often leaves little time for self-care, social activities, or hobbies, leading to an imbalance that can foster burnout.
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FDA Allows Access to Lifesaving Investigational DrugsCompassionate use bridges gap between safety and patients' immediate need for biologics, devices, drugs, devices on spearhead of research and development.
