Since the most recent guidelines were published, more evidence has emerged regarding intravenous corticosteroids for severely ill patients.
Pharmacists are integral to setting patient expectations, monitoring liver health, and ensuring adherence to long-term follow-up for optimal outcomes with etranacogene dezaparvovec.
In this retrospective study, investigators evaluated a pharmacy-led initiative in the emergency department (ED), finding a potential reduction in ED revisits and hospital readmissions, though results were not statistically significant.
Gender-affirming care and inclusive practices are essential for health equity.
These facilities provide significant value to payers and patients.
Establishing new use criteria led to an 86% reduction in the utilization of sugammadex with no appreciable impact on measured outcomes.
Enriqueta Felip, MD, PhD, discussed the benefits of subcutaneous pembrolizumab for patients with metastatic non–small cell lung cancer.
Advances, challenges, and promising innovations emerge.
This case highlights the importance of recognizing ICPI-AKI, implementing effective therapeutic interventions, and understanding the clinical context to prevent irreversible renal damage.
Hospitals and health systems are adapting specialty and infusion pharmacy strategies to meet evolving payer mandates, rising costs, and shifting care models by expanding biosimilar use, optimizing prior authorizations, and integrating technology to enhance patient access and operational efficiency.
Relapsed treatment has evolved with CAR T, bispecific antibodies, and immunotherapies.
CKD is a complication of diabetes. Emerging treatments aim to optimize management and reduce risks. Pharmacists are key in applying new evidence to clinical practice.
Pharmacy workflow changes in the preparation of chemotherapy products can reduce patient chair time.
This interstate agreement can empower pharmacists to respond to large-scale emergencies
CDC makes groundbreaking shift by providing influenza vaccination recommendations for the geriatric population.
Knowing the benefits and effects of norgestrel can assist pharmacists when counseling patients.
Pharmacists can be instrumental in reducing the main challenges in opioid use disorder—namely supply, demand, and harm.
Redefining technician roles boosts workflow efficiencies, strengthens pharmacies' bottom lines.
Critically ill patients treated with a pharmacist-managed insulin protocol achieved higher rates of glucose control than those treated with conventional methods.
Even when safe, oral supplement use may not be appropriate to use during cancer treatment or recovery.
This retrospective cohort study provides preliminary evidence for safe removal of mesna from VAdriaC cycles, as the incidence of hemorrhagic cystitis did not increase in patients with Ewing sarcoma who received cyclophosphamide without prophylactic mesna.
Two pharmacy leaders at UNC Health share how their distinct yet complementary leadership journeys and skill sets are driving innovation in clinical practice, education, and team development across the health system.
Establishing a strong foundation and effective networking strategies and pursuing opportunities are key.
Remote services allow unrivaled opportunities for outreach to vulnerable populations and those in rural areas.
Unlike conventional monoclonal antibodies, BsAbs possess dual binding domains that target 2 distinct antigens simultaneously.
Expert shares insights on leadership resilience, emphasizing self-awareness, team development, and maintaining personal worth beyond professional achievements.
Independent specialty pharmacies face growing financial and operational pressures from rising drug costs, restrictive PBM contracts, and regulatory complexity, prompting many to explore strategic partnerships or sales as a means to sustain clinical excellence, preserve autonomy, and ensure long-term viability in an increasingly challenging health care environment.
Infectious Disease Society of America and Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America make 3 new treatment recommendations for adults.
Retail pharmacies benefit from the shift from a volume-centric model to a value-centric approach that focuses on enhancing patient care, reducing pharmacist burnout, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and expand the scope of pharmacy services.