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The Future of the Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act Requires AdvocacySimilar legislation could also address PBM practices in commercial insurance.
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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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Call to Action: Investigation of Metformin as Adjunctive Therapy to Immunotherapies in Non-Small Cell Lung CancerMetformin has been shown to decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines that appear to improve the immune response to tumor cells and improve the efficacy of immunotherapy.
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Enhancing Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship: Strategies and Core ElementsOutpatient ASPs remain crucial amid rising antimicrobial resistance.
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Antibiotic Resistance: The Impact of OTC AvailabilityEducating the public about the dangers of self-medication and the importance of finishing prescribed antibiotic courses plays a crucial role
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Semaglutide Carries Potential Risk of Worsening Diabetic RetinopathyDespite demonstrating numerous benefits, semaglutide has also been linked to an increased incidence of diabetic retinopathy, which was initially reported in the SUSTAIN-6 trial.
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Harnessing Technology to Boost Medication AccessBetter access to prescription drugs improves patients’ experience, adherence, and health.
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Five Ways Cancer Care Teams Can Best Utilize the Expertise of PharmacistsPharmacists' roles in community-based cancer centers are expanding, with a more significant role in managing complex treatment regimens, ensuring comprehensive patient care, navigating drug shortages, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline health care operations.
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Navigating Steroid-Refractory GVHD Treatment: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Medication ManagementPharmacists play a crucial role in medication management for these complex patients.
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Paxlovid’s Double-Edged Sword: Treating COVID-19 and the Risk of Viral Load ReboundThe conversation of VLR has sparked a discussion as to whether or not other COVID-19 treatment agents are associated with a surge in symptoms and if so, how those agents compare with the rebound effect of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir.
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Insights From HOPA 2025: Pharmacists Discuss CAR-T Safety at a Comprehensive Cancer CenterAmir Ali, PharmD, BCOP, and Allison Hsieh, PharmD share insights from their presentation about cytokine release syndrome, ICANS, and CAR T-cell therapy.
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Small Companies Can Face Challenges When Conducting Clinical TrialsConducting clinical trials to investigate claims regarding supplements' safety and efficacy can support greater patient wellness.
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Interest Grows in Long-Acting Injectables for HIV TreatmentContinued advancements in therapy may expand its use to larger patient population, though challenges remain
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Understanding Pharmacogenomics Is Essential for Personalized CarePharmacogenomics can play a role in lowering the cost of health care expenditures, such as shortening hospital stays and reducing emergency department visits.
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Hospitals Can Leverage Data From Second-Generation Technology for More Effective Drug Diversion PreventionAI and other technologies, in conjunction with ASHP’s guidelines, can improve drug diversion monitoring and outcomes.
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Changes in the Law Result From OTC Drug Product TamperingChicago Tylenol murders still reverberates after 40 years; they changed medication packaging forever.
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Impact of Pharmacist-Led Initiatives on Health Care–Associated Clostridioides difficile RatesAntimicrobial stewardship efforts focusing on accurate penicillin allergy histories, β-lactam cross-reactivity education, and guideline-driven narrow-spectrum prescribing may help sustainably decrease health care–associated Clostridioides difficile infection rates.
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Shorter Course of Treatment for CAP in Children Demonstrates SuccessPediatric guidelines suggest 10 days of therapy for community-acquired pneumonia, but recent data support shortening therapy duration.
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Precision in Practice: Optimizing Probability of Beta-Lactam Target Attainment with Prolonged Infusions and Therapeutic Drug MonitoringAs data continue to develop in this arena, β-lactam therapeutic drug monitoring is likely to become more routine, as it has with drugs like vancomycin and the aminoglycosides.
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Multilingual Medicine: A Pharmacist’s Impact on Inclusive Health CarePatricia Gutierrez, PharmD, BCACP, CDE, aims to combat the challenges in culturally competent care with knowledge and love for her community and patients.
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Migraine Awareness Month: A Pharmacist’s Role in Dynamic ManagementThe increased negative health outcomes associated with migraines provide an opportunity for pharmacists in both the inpatient and outpatient setting to support patients.
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Assessing Philadelphia-Like B-Cell ALL in a Largely Hispanic PopulationPh-like ALL may be predominantly prevalent in Hispanic and Latino populations.
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How Integrating Research Into Private Pharmacy Practice Can Support Care and Diversity in Clinical TrialsBy taking a research-based approach, clinical trials can become more diverse and better serve the needs of all individuals.
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Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education and Pharmacy PracticeBy interpreting and applying the data provided by algorithms, pharmacists are uniquely equipped to guide development of more patient-centered care.
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How Integrating Clinical Trials Into Private Practice Can Benefit Both Patients, PhysiciansHaving scheduled check-ins for an ongoing trial arguably helps patients feel more informed and in charge of their health.
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Pain Management in the ICU Is ComplexFinding the right medication or drug combination for individual patients is critical.
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Future-Proofing Pharmacies Amid a Changing Health Care LandscapeNew tools and technology applications proliferate as multiple, industrywide shifts take hold in pharmacy.
