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May 13th 2025
The executive order gives pharmaceutical companies 30 days to voluntarily lower prices.
Can Low-Dose Naltrexone Fill the Gaps in Palliative Pain Management?
May 12th 2025Emma Murter, PharmD, MPH, and Madison N. Irwin, PharmD, BCPS, discuss the potential role of low-dose naltrexone in managing chronic pain in palliative care, highlighting its anti-inflammatory properties, limited adverse effects, and current evidence gaps—particularly in comparison to traditional opioids and adjuvant analgesics.
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IVIG Can Cause Kidney Function Decline, Thromboembolism in Patients With Dermatological Conditions
May 7th 2025Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) treatment for dermatologic conditions shows effectiveness but poses risks of kidney decline and thromboembolism, necessitating careful monitoring.
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Psilocybin at the Crossroads: Regulatory Barriers and the Pharmacist’s Role in Palliative Innovation
May 6th 2025Abigail Thomas, PharmD, and Lee A. Kral, PharmD, discuss the evolving role of psilocybin-assisted therapy in palliative care, highlighting current evidence, safety concerns, and how pharmacists can guide patient selection, manage drug interactions, and support education as the therapy moves closer to clinical use.
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Pharmacist-Led Care in Palliative Settings: Using Anticholinergics Thoughtfully and Compassionately
May 5th 2025Diana Violanti, PharmD, and Pamela S. Moore, PharmD, BCGP, discuss the nuanced use of anticholinergic agents for managing terminal secretions at end of life, highlighting practical considerations, timing, safety concerns such as delirium, and the limited yet evolving evidence supporting their role in palliative care.
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As evidence grows for psilocybin-assisted therapy’s effectiveness in treating mental health and addiction, efforts are increasingly focused on ensuring equitable access—particularly for underserved communities disproportionately affected by systemic barriers and public health crises.
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Tariffs, Tensions, and Transformation: Pharmacy at a Crossroads
May 2nd 2025Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, PharmD, MPH, AAHIVP, discusses how looming tariffs, vaccine misinformation, and rising drug costs are straining public health pharmacy efforts, while also sparking new opportunities for innovation, collaboration, and community-centered care amid uncertainty.
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