Clinical Role - Specialty Pharmacy

Belantamab mafodotin-blmf is the first anti-BCMA therapy approved by the FDA for the treatment of patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma who received at least 4 prior therapies.

Introducing an online PharmD program presents a unique set of challenges for educators.

JD Power 2020 US Pharmacy Study ranks Good Neighbor Pharmacy highest among brick-and-mortar chain drug store pharmacies in customer satisfaction.

A review of the potential agents or regimens that Allison Butts, PharmD, BCOP, is looking forward to seeing transition from metastatic management to the early stage setting.

A recent study evaluated the efficacy of venetoclax monotherapy in participants with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Women comprise more than 60% of pharmacy graduates, yet gender gaps still exist in pharmacy ownership, school deanships, and other leadership positions.
 

With the groundbreaking advancements in specialty pharmacy, it is important to recognize the uniqueness of these medications and their respective patient populations.

Although transfering the annual event to a virtual format presented challenges, NASP President and CEO Sheila Arquette, RPh, said she is excited to connect with attendees just as much as in previous years.

Research may address the lack of effective treatments for mental fatigue among patients with multiple sclerosis.

This year’s annual NASP meeting will feature an enhanced virtual environment that allows attendees to earn required CPE credits, share best practices, and browse a convention hall. 

 

Home infusion of teprotumumab-trbw (Tepezza), a breakthrough treatment for thyroid eye disease, was found to effectively minimize the chance of infection with coronavirus disease 2019 for both patients and staff of Chartwell Pennsylvania, LP.

In the United States, these findings would translate to more than 269,000 prevented breast cancer cases and nearly 44,000 prevented cases of ovarian cancer.