Through recognizing the importance of research in the scope of pharmacy practice by national pharmacy organizations, research can become a prominent role and responsibility of pharmacy.
Critically ill patients treated with a pharmacist-managed insulin protocol achieved higher rates of glucose control than those treated with conventional methods.
Like most of us who pursue a career in health care, I want to help as many people as I can. I also want to continue to advocate for underrepresented minorities who would like a career in the field.
Drug shortages, infrastructure and wholesaler challenges will be the backdrops of the pharmacy landscape this year.
Panelists discuss how there have been many new agents being studied and released at the current time and how the development of these agents is moving at a rapid pace. The adverse effect profiles of newer antibody-drug conjugates create a greater opportunity for pharmacists to be involved in toxicity management.
Pharmacogenomics is gaining support in mental health and polypharmacy, where the data make a strong case for improvements in clinical and economic outcomes.
We 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.
Cannabis use during pregnancy may harm fetal development and long-term health.
UPMC enhances care for patients with heart failure through integrated pharmacy and cardiology team collaboration.
Precise, more potent therapy can offer reduced toxicity.
Pharmacists face challenges as recent federal policy changes threaten their expanded roles in vaccination and public health, impacting patient access to care.
The symptoms of serotonin syndrome often include autonomic dysfunction, neuromuscular excitation, and altered mental status.
Serotonin syndrome generally occurs within 6 hours of a change in dose or addition of medication.
Curricula should require comprehensive training for providing contraceptive care, helping students perform duties confidently and competently.
The Illinois legislature is considering pending legislation that would allow pharmacists to provide contraception directly to women.
Incorporating AI into pharmacy education is crucial to training on its appropriate use.
Substance 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.
While 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.
With AI-enhanced pharmacogenetics, pharmacists lead the shift to truly individualized medicine.
American Diabetes Association updates recommendations regarding SGLT-2 inhibitors, GLP-1 RA, and finerenone for cardiovascular and renal comorbidities.
This case study underscores the critical importance of pharmacists who can provide comprehensive consideration and exploration of the appropriate treatment plan.
Developing an antimicrobial stewardship program is arduous but valuable; commitment from leadership is the first step.
Federal statutes and regulations outline the expectations
Oncology pharmacists are as diverse as the cancers they manage and have key roles in the following areas of the cancer care continuum.
Sherry Vogt, PharmD, BCOP; and Megan Hinkley, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, discuss how pharmacists play a crucial role in managing patients with bladder cancer through treatment selection, patient education, adverse effect monitoring, and the evolving landscape of therapies including traditional chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and antibody-drug conjugates like enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab.
Community-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.
Dracey Poore explores the future of biosimilars, emphasizing the need for increased adoption.
More 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.