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Insights From HOPA 2025: Pharmacists Discuss CAR-T Safety at a Comprehensive Cancer Center

Amir Ali, PharmD, BCOP, and Allison Hsieh, PharmD share insights from their presentation about cytokine release syndrome, ICANS, and CAR T-cell therapy.

Digital Therapeutic Shows Promise in Depression Care

John Green: "Tuberculosis Anywhere Is a Threat to People Everywhere"

Tuberculosis is a long-standing global health issue that requires continued public health vigilance to prevent a resurgence of this preventable and curable disease.

Supporting Access to Precision Medicine in Community Care Settings

Precision medicine transforms cancer care, enhancing patient outcomes through targeted therapies, yet faces challenges in community access and biomarker testing.

Paradoxical Hypotension After Inadvertent Intravenous Administration of Epinephrine

Raising awareness of the potentially fatal cardiovascular complications of epinephrine toxicity.

An Overview of Vitamins and Supplements in Multiple Sclerosis

By examining the evidence, pharmacists can gain insights into whether these supplements could be integrated into MS treatment regimens to improve patient outcomes.

Combating the Post-Pandemic Pharmacy Workforce Shortage

The pharmaceutical industry is facing a critical talent shortage caused by fewer students entering the field, burnout and a lack of stability. We offer ways to combat the shortage.

Expert Discusses Logistical Considerations and Future Research Needs for Radiopharmaceuticals

Thor Halfdanarson, MD, outlines real-world challenges in radiopharmaceutical production and delivery and highlights key questions for upcoming trials, including alpha vs beta emitters and long-term toxicity.

Emerging BCMA-Directed Therapies in Multiple Myeloma: Bispecific Antibodies and CAR T-Cell Therapies

Here is an updated overview of the role of BCMA-directed therapies following the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting and EHA Congress.

Optimizing Self-Management for Outpatient Pharmacy Patients With Diabetes

The use of outpatient pharmacy protocols for glucose testing and insulin administration supplies should be expanded to assist patients in the self-management of diabetes.

A Novel Agent, Incretin Mimetics, and Potential Pharmacologicals for the Management of MASH

Optimizing Self-Management for Outpatient Pharmacy Patients With Diabetes

The use of outpatient pharmacy protocols for glucose testing and insulin administration supplies should be expanded to assist patients in the self-management of diabetes.

The Role of Physical Activity in Breast Cancer Risk Reduction and Survival

Pharmacists can educate patients on nonpharmacologic strategies that help improve survival outcomes.

Digital Therapeutic Shows Promise in Depression Care

APhA 2025: Nakia Eldridge, PharmD, MBA, Highlights Must-See Sessions

Nakia Eldridge, PharmD, MBA, shares insights for health system and community pharmacists attending the 2025 APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition.

RSV Vaccination as a Public Health Priority: Protecting Communities Through Pharmacy Access

Updates in the Management of Transplant-Ineligible Patients With Multiple Myeloma

Explore the latest advancements in treating transplant-ineligible multiple myeloma, highlighting new therapies and clinical trial outcomes for improved patient care.

Designing for Safety: The Pharma Industry’s Role in Preventing Medication Errors

Pharmaceutical companies must consider formulation, packaging, and labeling from the start to minimize errors and protect patients.

Recognizing and Managing Skin Toxicities as Cancer Therapies Evolve

Expert highlights the critical need to manage skin toxicities in oncology, ensuring effective cancer treatments while addressing patient well-being and adherence.

Healing Trust in Medicine in a Fractured Post-Pandemic Landscape

The pandemic’s aftermath left lasting tensions in health care.

Pharmacy Technicians as Non-Pharmacist Preceptors for a Sterile Compounding Rotation

Recognizing pharmacy technicians as non-pharmacist preceptors can provide an opportunity for professional development while encouraging technicians to practice at the top of their education and training activities.

Drafts, Laughs, and Lasting Lessons: Inside a Unique Medical Writing Experience

The University of Connecticut's Medical Writing Certificate program transforms aspiring writers into confident communicators through hands-on training and real-world experience.

Phage Therapy: Exploring the Future of Infection Treatment

Phage therapy, which uses lytic bacteriophages to target antibiotic-resistant bacteria, has resurfaced as a promising treatment for multidrug-resistant infections, but faces challenges in regulation, production, and clinical implementation despite its growing evidence of efficacy.

Redefining Roles: Technicians Reduce Oncology Drug Waste in Specialty Pharmacy

A technician-driven workflow implemented in a health system’s specialty pharmacy reduced high-cost oncology drug waste.

Medication Management and Supply Chain Still Underwater: Challenges and Future Trends in Health Care

Circulating Tumor DNA (ctDNA) Testing to Predict Response in Solid Tumors

ctDNA analysis revolutionizes cancer treatment by predicting responses, detecting resistance, and monitoring minimal residual disease in patients.

FINEARTS-HF Analysis: How Liver Biomarkers Influence Heart Failure Risk

Jawad Butt, MD, offers insight into his analysis of the FINEARTS-HF trial.

Connecticut Pharmacists Association Marks 150 Years of Advocacy, Innovation, and Service

This milestone celebration not only honors CPA’s legacy but also underscores the profession’s future—one defined by collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to patient care.

Half of Pharmacy Technicians Feel Fulfilled in Their Current Role

The Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Technician Committee survey explores the perception of career growth opportunities and challenges.

Connecticut Pharmacists Association Marks 150 Years of Advocacy, Innovation, and Service

This milestone celebration not only honors CPA’s legacy but also underscores the profession’s future—one defined by collaboration, innovation, and a steadfast commitment to patient care.