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So-Called “Ozempic Babies” Raise Questions About Unintended Effects of GLP-1 AgonistsAs of now, data suggest minimal risk of drug interactions between oral contraceptives and injectable semaglutide.
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Proof of Delivery is Key to Maximizing Pharmacy Reimbursement, Defending Audits and Preventing Costly Write-OffsFive crucial steps pharmacies can take to enhance patient engagement and lower operational costs.
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Concerns of the At-Home FluMist Emphasize Need for Patient Safety, Proper AdministrationIssues around patient safety, proper administration, and monitoring need careful consideration from pharmacists and other health care providers for vaccination efforts.
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Real-World Data on Expanding Step-Up Dosing Administration of Bispecific T-Cell Engagers in the Outpatient SettingThis abstract will be presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20, 2025.
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Claims, Lab, and EHR Data Can Make or Break a Drug LaunchReal-world data can help resolve access barriers by providing a highly detailed view into the barriers that impact specific patient populations.
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Considerations for Environmentally Conscious Pharmacy StudentsEnvironmental conditions and air pollution affect health by causing injuries and fatalities, exacerbating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and spreading infectious diseases.
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Revolutionizing Treatment with Bispecific Therapies: Navigating the Challenges AheadBy decade’s end, approval of additional bispecifics is expected for hematological malignancies, solid tumors, and non-oncology conditions such as inflammatory, autoimmune, neurodegenerative and vascular diseases, and ocular disorders and infections.
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Improving Medication Reconciliation Accuracy in a Primary Care PracticeAccurate medication reconciliations are critical for ensuring safe patient outcomes, and a correct medication list can help prevent drug-drug interactions, contraindications, and duplicate therapies.
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Expert: Dual Interaction is Present Between Epilepsy and MenopausePaula E. Voinescu, PhD, MD, emphasized the need for additional research in this area, noting it is both “surprising and upsetting.”
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Ashwagandha: A Case Example of the Supplement IndustryPerhaps ashwagandha may aid in stress management, athletic performance, and sleep, but this effect is far from definitive.
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Study: Developing MIS-C Remains Rare but Significantly More Likely for Unvaccinated ChildrenStudy shows that 98% of cases of multi-system inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) were unvaccinated, suggesting that vaccination reduces the chance of a child who had COVID-19 later developing MIS-C.
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Managing Drug Interactions in HIV and TB Coinfection Is ComplexBest practices call for referring to resources, such as those from HHS and the University of Liverpool.
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Understanding the FDA Approval Process and PDUFA DatesThe FDA reviews NDAs and BLAs to approve medications for sale and marketing in the US with decisions required by the PDUFA date.
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Deprescribing Helps Optimize Medication UseFrequent reassessments of therapy regimens address polypharmacy, particularly for older patients.
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Targeting a Newly Identified Gene in the Brain May Reduce AnxietyAnxiety disorders create social and economic burdens as the availability of effective anxiolytic treatments are low.
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Enhancing Patient Care and the Scope of Practice for Pharmacists, Student Pharmacists Through Immunizations During the Monkeypox OutbreakPharmacists and student pharmacists became the center of responding to the Monkeypox outbreak by providing immunizations to their communities.
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Four Tips for Navigating Pharmacy Compliance Audits in 2022In recent years, the auditing process has evolved into a full-blown investigation, often requiring pharmacies to submit hundreds of pages of documentation
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Oncology Pharmacists Bring Value and Contribute to Cancer CareOncology pharmacists are as diverse as the cancers they manage and have key roles in the following areas of the cancer care continuum.
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Addressing Drug Shortages: A Call to Action for Pharmacists and PolicymakersManaging the challenge requires a multifaceted approach with all stakeholders.
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Three Ways Community Pharmacies Can Partner With Academia to Implement Patient Care InitiativesMany faculty members are adept at training and teaching pharmacists and pharmacy technicians how to perform physical exams and tests.
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503B Has Genesis in Food, Drug, and Cosmetic ActFacilities play key role in health care because of their bulk production, stringent quality standards and wide distribution.
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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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Dry Mouth: Its Etiology, Symptoms, and Strategies for ManagementPharmacists with a deeper knowledge of xerostomia are ideally positioned to help educate patients with dry mouth on making informed self-care decisions for effective symptom management and improved quality of life.
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You Shall Not Pass: Pharmacist Review of Drug-Herb Interactions in Cancer TreatmentThis abstract will be presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20, 2025.
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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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Long Story Short: Cellulitis Can Be Treated in Less Than a WeekDuration of therapy may be just 5 to 6 days for patients without risk factors for complications.
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Key References Guide Diabetes Management in ChildrenWith schools around the nation reopening, it is time to think about managing diabetes in the classroom.
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Advancing LBCL Treatment Through MRD Monitoring and Allogeneic CAR T-Cell TherapyA phase 2 trial investigates MRD detection and therapy advancements.
