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FDA Sheds Light on New Drug Approvals in Breast Cancer

The FDA is modernizing its approach to drug development and optimization.

DPYD Testing Gains Ground: NCCN Guideline Update Reflects Decades of Work Toward Safer Chemotherapy

Navigating Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Insights Into Treatment, Challenges, and Care Considerations

Atopic dermatitis significantly impacts quality of life, and requires personalized management through trigger identification, skin barrier maintenance, and a range of topical, oral, and biologic therapies to reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups.

HOPA 2025: Insights Into Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide Use for Graft-Versus-Host Disease Prevention

Lauren Dietz, PharmD, highlighted the role of oncology pharmacists in guiding prophylaxis decisions to optimize transplant outcomes.

HOPA Fellow Reflects on Mentorship, Leadership, and the Future of Oncology Pharmacy

Alexandra Wolff, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, was awarded a fellow of HOPA at the 2025 annual meeting.

Neuriva: A Closer Look at the Efficacy and Safety of this Popular Supplement

Hypertension: A Silent Killer Requiring Novel Therapies

Hypertension is widespread and linked to serious health risks, but new treatments for resistant cases target new mechanisms of action.

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.

Five Steps to Ensure Accurate 340B Program Data

Hospitals and health systems proactively monitor and manage data accuracy with third-party administrators to maintain 340B program compliance and maximize benefits for vulnerable patient populations.

Preparing for the Medicare Transaction Facilitator

Breaking Down Barriers to Care and Transforming Pharmacy Professionals’ Mental Health

Pharmacy professionals deserve the right to pursue mental health care without fear of losing their jobs. The Wellbeing First Champion Challenge is helping change this.

Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Older Adults: Research Insights and Recommendations

Although RSV has long been associated with infants and young children, research demonstrates that it is also a significant health risk for adults over the age of 60.

Expanding Roles for Pharmacy Technicians in Ambulatory Oncology

Jessica Davis, PharmD, BCOP highlights the role of pharmacy technicians in ambulatory oncology clinic settings.

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.

Neuriva: A Closer Look at the Efficacy and Safety of this Popular Supplement

US Supreme Court Undercuts Long-Standing Judicial Deference to Administrative Agencies

Ruling potentially affects federal ability to regulate pharmacy.

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.

Updates in Cancer Prevention and Screening for 2025: A Pharmacist Primer

Pharmacists play a vital role in cancer prevention and early detection by educating patients on risk factors, counseling on screening guidelines, and promoting adherence to evidence-based recommendations for common cancers, such as breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, prostate, and skin cancer.

Bispecifics, CAR T Cells Among Most Exciting Recent Advances in Hematologic Malignancies

Expert notes significant advances in the treatment of multiple myeloma, large B cell lymphomas, and acute myeloid leukemia, during a presentation at HOPA 2023 Annual Conference.

Condition Watch: Mental Health

Recent studies reveal that simvastatin does not enhance escitalopram's effects in treating depression, despite improving metabolic health in obese patients.

Hypertension: A Silent Killer Requiring Novel Therapies

Hypertension is widespread and linked to serious health risks, but new treatments for resistant cases target new mechanisms of action.

A Dose of Inspiration: Celebrating the Pharmacist-Patient Relationship During Patient Experience Week

No matter what role you are in as a pharmacist, no matter where you work or how long you have been practicing, understand that making a difference in the life of a patient matters.

Drawn to Understand: How Culturally Tailored Education Empowers Patients With Type 1 Diabetes

Simplifying complex information through illustrations has consistently helped patients feel that managing type 1 diabetes is achievable.

Targeting Tumors: New Weapons in Gastrointestinal Cancer Therapy

Recent advances in GI oncology offer new treatment options for colorectal and pancreatic cancers, enhancing patient care and pharmacist roles in management.

Condition Watch: Diabetes

Standard of Care: The No. 1 Priority to Ensure Success in Pharmacy Practice’s Future

SOC emphasizes adaptability and individual professional judgment without compromising quality, as individuals are held to the standard and expertise of their practice area.

Dexamethasone-Sparing Regimen Offers Safer Option for Frail Patients With MM

Frail patients with multiple myeloma (MM) can safely reduce dexamethasone use, enhancing treatment outcomes without increasing infection risks.

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.

The Evolving Pharmacist Role in HER2-Negative Adjuvant Breast Cancer Therapy

Julia Ziegengeist, PharmD, BCOP offers insights for pharmacists navigating adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment of breast cancer.