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Surprising Drugs That Can Cause Serotonin SyndromeSpecific drugs, foods, and supplements can lead to this condition.
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Case Study: The Pharmacist’s Role in Atopic Dermatitis TreatmentThe goals of therapy for atopic dermatitis include reducing symptoms of pruritis and dermatitis with disease control and prevention of flares.
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World Sickle Cell Day: The Pharmacist’s Role in Medication ManagementThe role of the pharmacist in sickle cell disease management revolves around appropriate pain management.
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Rising Demand for GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Means an Increase in Patient QuestionsPharmacists should emphasize the importance of medication adherence and lifestyle changes.
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Applying an Error Prevention Process to a COVID-19 Vaccination ClinicAn overview for community pharmacies of a process to minimize vaccine errors using a COVID-19 vaccine point of distribution as an example.
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Advancing Anaphylaxis Treatment With Needle-Free Epinephrine DeliveryIntranasal epinephrine spray offers a needle-free option for anaphylaxis treatment.
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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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Integrating Pharmacists Into Care Teams Is CrucialTapping their specific skill sets and training can help serve patients more effectively, although challenges exist.
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Data Show Inequities From the HIV, COVID-19 Pandemics Remain Left to Be AddressedPharmacies can help bring inequities plaguing health care systems to an end to ensure the COVID-19 pandemic does not follow trends of inequity experienced in the HIV pandemic.
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Hepatic Encephalopathy: Critical Insights and Closing ThoughtsIn their concluding remarks, Arun Jesudian, MD; Ralph J. Riello, PharmD, BCPS, and Chas McCormick, RPh, MBA, summarize the key takeaways and highlight the persistent unmet needs in the management of hepatic encephalopathy.
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The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Opioid Use DisorderPharmacists’ pharmacotherapeutic expertise helps them advocate for their patients and assist providers.
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The Role of Consulting in Specialty PharmacyUnderstanding the complicated web of insurers, discounts from government and commercial plans, and payer access is extremely complicated.
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Novel Combination Therapies in Relapsed/ Refractory Classical Hodgkin LymphomaData shed light on brentuximab vedotin plus nivolumab, bendamustine, or gemcitabine.
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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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Learn to Mitigate Feelings of Burnout and StressLack of acknowledgement or rewards in high-pressure pharmacy environments can lead to mental health issues.
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Pharmacist Expertise Is Critical to Combating Financial Toxicity for Patients With C difficile InfectionPharmacists can also ensure proper education and selection of therapy before and after discharge.
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Capitalize on Biosimilars: Understand the Inflation Reduction ActPharmacists should continue to monitor payer policy changes and reimbursement rates and improve understanding of electronic order entry.
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How Tech-Enabled Pharmacy Can Help Reinvent the Pharmacy ExperienceThe outmoded technology used in many pharmacies keeps pharmacists behind the scenes, tethered to slow, intermittent communication with the rest of the patient’s care team.
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Evaluation of a Chemotherapy Advanced Preparation Pilot Program to Improve Throughput in an Oncology Infusion ClinicPharmacy workflow changes in the preparation of chemotherapy products can reduce patient chair time.
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Vaccination Conversations: Mastering Patient Q&A at the PharmacyWhen you’re unsure about answering a patient question, err on the side of caution and refer them to a pharmacist.
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Unraveling the DSCSA Serialization Puzzle: Implications for Drug Shortages and Patient CareThe pharmaceutical landscape faces challenges with drug serialization, including data discrepancies and potential shortages, but technology emerges as a beacon of hope for the industry.
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The Pharmacist’s Role: Opioid-related Risks With a Psychiatric DrugPharmacists dispensing Lybalvi should understand that potentially life-threatening consequences can occur if opioids are taken concurrently.
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Targeting the Untargetable: Novel Agents in Acute Myeloid LeukemiaPharmacists have an important role in the optimization of AML therapies.
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Improving Vaccination Rates Among Adults and Young AdultsMyths, fears, distrust, and misinformation on immunizations can keep patients from benefiting from their protective effects.
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What You Should Know About RSV and How to Prevent ItIt is important for pharmacists to understand what RSV is, who is most affected by it, and what options are out there to prevent serious disease.
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Clinical Overview: Evidence Surrounding the Use of Venlafaxine for Vestibular MigraineMigraines are common yet misunderstood, therefore it is important that various treatment options be examined and offered to this patient population.
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Standardized Onboarding Reduces Turnover of Pharmacy TechniciansThe primary point of contact, called the Technician Success and Onboarding Coordinator (TSOC), is a new role created specifically to improve pharmacy technician retention.
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Latest Outcomes in Adult Patients With Ph+ ALL Using TKIs With Modified USC RegimenSubstantial strides have been made in the management of Ph+ ALL.
