The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant innovation, which presents a unique opportunity for pharmacists to advance pharmacy practice by serving as the integral drug monitoring experts of the health care team.
Experts in the management of SARS-CoV-2 educate on CDC and FDA recommendations for approaching administration of booster vaccines, including those for special patient populations.
Clinical testing of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy has led to the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty.
Care Coach program offers a comprehensive set of pharmacy and counseling services to patients struggling to manage their diabetes.
Due to the high-touch, high-risk nature of specialty medications, specialty pharmacies must incorporate robust programs to ensure proper medication usage and minimize the potential for error or adverse events.
Molnupiravir (Lagevrio) is a potent ribonucleoside analog that blocks SARS-CoV-2 replication by acting as a competitive substrate of virally-encoded RNA-dependent RNA polymerase.
Leaders must fully understand the benefits of diversity and create an environment in which it thrives to cultivate and inspire the next generation of inclusive leaders.
New analysis shows the substitution would cut costs by $600 million in the United States annually.
Lisa Nodzon, PhD, ARNP, AOCNP; Katie Tobon, PharmD, BCOP; and Javier Pinilla-Ibarz, MD, PhD, share insight on strategies for the monitoring and management of BTK inhibitor–associated toxicities in CLL and review the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
The increasing economic burden of treatment may impact patient outcomes.
As job duties continue to change, having coverage protects against alleged errors or omissions.
The most common cause of death for patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is cardiovascular disease, but it also increases the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and may surpass hepatitis B and C as the leading cause of this cancer.
Well-designed incentives and education can help address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and bolster vaccination rates.
It is imperative for health care professionals, especially pharmacists, to be well-informed regarding the physiological impact of Ramadan on diabetes.
Evidence indicates that low-dose tramadol is a generally safe, effective, and fast-acting antidepressant for a substantial number of individuals suffering from depression.
An overview of current theses and research surrounding the pathogenesis, presentation, and treatment of COVID-19 in children.
These diagnostic tests play critical role in chronic disease management, early interventions, and emergency situations.
Pharmacy school is about more than academics—it's also a time to build relationships and explore opportunities.
They should consider many factors and use clear guidance on predicting phenotypes from genotypes to intervene optimally based on specific drug-gene interactions.
Complete due diligence before selecting a compounding pharmacy and establishing an outsourcing relationship.
Pharmacist interactions provide significant benefits for patients with non-small cell lung cancer treated with oral oncolytics.
With the release of the 2022 AHA/ACC Guidelines for the Management of Heart Failure, patients with HFpEF now have a wider range of treatment options.
Currently, no national pharmacy organization has defined wellness in the pharmacy profession, which is needed so that others have a sense of guidance around wellness within the profession.
Evidence suggests that there are many barriers to the proper implementation of MTM services, including time constraints and lack of staff support.
The PSJH COVID Workgroup was formed after the concept arose out of the early work of physicians and pharmacists at PSJH.
Idaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.
Although pharmacotherapy is considered for the treatment of insomnia, medication should not be the sole treatment for individuals diagnosed with insomnia.