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Nuclear Isotopes Could Help Address Challenges in Oncology Clinical Trials

The radiation emerging from these isotopes can be used in 2 different ways in cancer trials: imaging (detection of tumors) and therapy (destruction of tumors).

TAR-200 Demonstrates Strong Efficacy and Favorable Tolerability in BCG-Unresponsive NMIBC

At ESMO 2025, Felix Guerrero-Ramos, MD, discussed SunRISe-1 data showing durable responses and low toxicity with TAR-200, the importance of training in device management, and how future biomarker research may refine patient selection and combination strategies.

Five Domains, One Outcome: How Social Factors Shape Cancer Survival

Iman Ahmed, PharmD, BCOP, shared key insights about how social determinants of health impact treatment access and outcomes for patients with leukemia.

In a Nod to Precision Oncology, the FDA Approves Revumenib

The approval marks a significant milestone in the treatment of a rare and aggressive subtype of acute leukemia.

Pharmacists Reimagine Myeloma Care With Insights from ASCO

Gabe Hinojosa, PharmD, BCOP, shares key data for pharmacists from the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.

Navigating Weight Loss Medications: Long-Term Use, Discontinuation, and Maintaining Weight Loss

A holistic approach emphasizing lifestyle modifications is essential to maintain weight loss after and while stopping medication.

Medical Misinformation Affects Public Understanding of Long COVID

Pharmacists Help Guide Regimen Choice Between Flu/Cy/TBI and Flu/Bu2

Monica Sawiris, PharmD, said there were noticeable differences in toxicities between each regimen.

Outcomes of Pharmacist-Driven Clinical Interventions in a Medically Integrated Oncology Specialty Pharmacy Practice

The high acceptance rates of these interventions demonstrate the key role in optimizing patient care that clinical oncology pharmacists with access to medical records play.

Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty Clinic

An infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.

KEYNOTE Trial Data Presented at ESMO 2025 Congress Reiterate Pembrolizumab’s Benefits in NSCLC

Data from multiple KEYNOTE clinical trials support the sustained survival benefits of pembrolizumab in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Op-Ed: States Are Leading the Way on PBM Reform. Here’s How.

Lawmakers across the country can learn from examples in states like Arkansas and Texas.

Multiple Myeloma: Key Insights on Diagnosis and Evolving Treatment Strategies

For pharmacists, understanding the evolving therapeutic landscape is essential—not only to optimize drug selection and dosing but also to counsel patients on complex regimens, manage adverse effects, and monitor for treatment-related toxicities.

Implementing CDC’s Core Elements of Sepsis

The agency outlines key elements for building effective hospital sepsis programs.

When to Call, When to Counsel: Fluoroquinolone Tendinopathy

A collaborative health care approach enhances patient outcomes and supports informed decision-making in antibiotic management.

Harnessing AI to Advance Clinical Trials and Oncology Pharmacy

AI is transforming oncology by enhancing clinical trials, personalizing treatments, and improving pharmacy practices, promising faster, more precise cancer care.

Enhancing Medication Safety Through USP Health Literacy Standards and Solutions

USP provides health literacy standards and solutions that enhance medication safety and improve patient outcomes.

Fighting Influenza from Behind the Counter: A Treatment Review

Pharmacists should prioritize the needs of the patient in front of them and determine what matters most in each specific situation.

A Hospital’s Outpatient Pharmacies Attempt to Reduce DIR Fees Using Performance Reports

This quality improvement initiative demonstrates that pharmacies were unable to use performance reports provided by the payer to improve performance scores and decrease direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.

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.

Obesity Messaging, GLP-1 Agonists, and the Pharmacist’s Ethical Imperative: Navigating a Shifting Landscape

How Pharmacy Students Can Master Interview Skills, According to Experts

Updated Clinical Guidelines Outline Optimal Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection

For pharmacists wondering whether bismuth quadruple therapy still reigns as the gold standard, the wait is over—the latest recommendations are here.

New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacy Hosts 2nd Annual Pharmacy Leader and Pharmacy Technician Symposium

The NJSHP's 2nd Annual Symposium fosters networking and education for pharmacy professionals, featuring expert insights on compliance and regulation in pharmacy compounding.

Technology in the Classroom Helps Shape Tomorrow’s Pharmacy Leaders

Automation can enhance safety and efficiency and allow staff to concentrate on higher-value tasks as direct patient care roles expand.

Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty Clinic

An infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.

Student Exchange Program Crafts Cultural Competency for Pharmacists

An advanced pharmacy practice experience program between a historically Black university and predominantly White institution impacted student perspectives on cultural competency.

Fixed-Dose Rasburicase for Hyperuricemia Prevention in Cancer-Associated TLS

Fixed-dose rasburicase (3-6 mg) achieves urate control comparable to weight-based dosing while streamlining care and reducing costs in cancer-associated TLS prophylaxis.

The Evolving Role of Pharmacovigilance in Digital Therapeutics

Digital therapeutics (DTx), a novel evidence-based software approach, is revolutionizing health care by delivering personalized treatments. Pharmacovigilance ensures DTx safety but faces challenges such as data privacy and standardization.

Shaping the Future of Oncology Pharmacy Through the NCODA Medically Integrated Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program

The program develops patient-centered oncology pharmacists through comprehensive training.