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Enhancing PrEP Utilization Among Transgender Women: A Crucial Role for PharmacistsPharmacists can bridge gaps through education, inclusive care, and streamlined access.
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Collaborative Health Care: The Essential Role of Pharmacists in Multidisciplinary TeamsPharmacists play a vital role in multidisciplinary health care teams by enhancing medication safety, optimizing therapeutic outcomes, expanding medication access, reducing costs, and improving patient education.
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FDA Approves Elacestrant for ER+/HER2–, ESR1-Mutated Advanced or Metastatic Breast CancerThe FDA has approved elacestrant (Orserdu) for the treatment of postmenopausal women or adult men with estrogen receptor–positive (ER+), HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer with disease progression following at least 1 line of endocrine therapy.
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Lodoco: A New Indication for an Old DrugHistorically, colchicine has been used primarily in the management of gout; however, in 2023, the FDA approved Lodoco, a newly marketed colchicine product, for the management of cardiovascular disease.
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Are Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria the Next Global Health Crisis?The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of managing infections properly globally and the need for stewardship networks among partners.
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Making M3P Work for Your Pharmacy: A Guide to Streamlining Enrollment and Supporting PatientsM3P will be a financial lifeline for seniors while lowering certain pharmacy costs, but more education and tools are needed to make it successful with pharmacies and their customers.
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St. John’s Wort Could Show Benefit in Major Depressive DisorderPatients with MDD may also seek complementary or alternative therapies in the form of dietary supplements which might be perceived by patients to be natural and safer than medicinal agents.
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Impact of Time to First Epinephrine Administration on Outcomes After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest With Initial Nonshockable RhythmThis study found no significant difference in the sustained return of spontaneous circulation or survival to hospital discharge based on the timing of the first epinephrine administration in these patients.
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McKesson ideaShare 2025: Pharmacy of the Year Finalist Keri Bates Reflects on Teamwork, Community, and the Road AheadKeri Bates, PharmD, shares how the nomination validates years of hard work, highlights the deep relationships built with the community, and inspires continued growth and innovation.
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Developing and Implementing Immunization Standing Orders and ProtocolsVaccine administration provides benefits at the patient and public health levels, and pharmacists are critical members of health care teams that provide these vital biologic medications.
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Caring for the Caregiver: Prioritizing Well-Being as a PharmacistThe demands of the pharmacy profession—long hours, high stress, and emotional strain—can take a toll on pharmacists’ well-being.
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The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion ActThe Act is part of a federal attempt to streamline the research process for medical marijuana and provide more attainable security requirements
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Challenge Owners to Define Support StaffMany pharmacy professionals feel discouraged, underutilized, and undervalued, but the support staff often saves the day.
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The Term 'Bispecific Antibody' Is No Longer EnoughBispecific therapies require clearer terminology to improve safety and communication.
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Ending the Financial Toxicity of Heart DiseaseHow pharmacy teams can remove cost barriers to cardiac care.
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Pharmacists, Nurses Improve Medication Communication, Patient Experience Through Development of Medication Safety Patient Education ProgramGiven the increasing value of patient satisfaction in determining the quality of care in the hospital reimbursement model, research is flourishing with a focus on identifying the factors that could positively influence patient satisfaction outcomes.
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Bispecific T-Cell–Engaging Antibodies in B-Cell Lymphoma: Efficacy, Safety, and Practical ConsiderationsThis article reviews the efficacy and safety data for bispecific T-cell engagers and the practical considerations for their implementation across various types of practice sites for the historically difficult-to-treat relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma population.
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SHEA Provides Updated Guidelines on Health Care Facility–Onset CDI in Acute-Care HospitalsData show these cases pose some of the most significant threats to patients and health systems.
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Clinical Overview: Treatment Options for Candida AurisWith the organism’s potential to cause severe symptoms, severe disease, and possible death, it is essential to care for infected individuals promptly and safely.
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Managing Burnout: The Era of the Great ResignationOne could also argue that the Great Resignation is an era for a great realignment. During lockdown, many individuals took the time to realign their priorities.
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From Opioids to Cannabis: The Impact of Cannabis Rescheduling on Pharmacy Revenue StreamsThe DEA will have a hearing in December 2024 regarding the potential reclassification of cannabis to Schedule III, which could significantly impact the regulatory environment for pharmacies and their involvement in the cannabis market.
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Embracing the Evolution of Pharmacy Technicians Post PandemicThe expansion of roles is a testament to technicians' indispensable worth in safeguarding medication safety and promoting the profession.
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AI Is Revolutionizing Oncology With a Quantum Leap in Cancer TreatmentAI systems can detect minute anomalies often missed by the human eye, reducing false negatives.
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Advancing Pericarditis Care: The Evolving Role of IL-1 Inhibition and Pharmacist-Cardiologist CollaborationExperts discussed the promising future of pericarditis treatment.
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Lawsuit Challenges States’ Ability to Bar Access to MifepristoneWithout a constitutional right to abortion, mail order pharmacy providers need to consider both the federal requirements and various state laws in how they approach the dispensing of mifepristone across state lines.
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A Review of Oral Cephalosporins for Common Outpatient InfectionsCephalosporins are commonly prescribed in the outpatient setting; understanding differences among them is important for pharmacists.
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Expanding Tech-Check-Tech Will Move Pharmacy Into the FutureProduct verification allows technicians to practice at the top of their license and frees pharmacists to interact with patients.
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Key Metrics That Support the Integrated Specialty Pharmacy ModelReal-world metrics demonstrate that using health-system specialty pharmacies (HSSPs) means everyone wins: health systems, clinicians, and patients.
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Introducing Tarlatamab-dlle: A New Era in Oncology TreatmentThe therapy offers new hope in solid tumor treatment with fewer adverse effects.
