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The expansion marks glecaprevir/pibrentasvir as the first and only indicated direct-acting antiviral approved for acute hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

A multidisciplinary, technology-enhanced approach supported by executive leadership is essential for effective drug diversion surveillance and regulatory compliance in health systems.

Meloxicam injection gains FDA approval for effective management of moderate-to-severe pain, offering a nonopioid alternative in pain control strategies.

Nivolumab plus relatlimab does not significantly improve recurrence-free survival in patients with stage 3, 4 melanoma.

As policy developments unfold rapidly at both the state and federal levels, Tom Kraus highlights the expanding scope of pharmacist practice through a wave of state-level legislation as a key opportunity.

Nivolumab (Opdivo) and chemotherapy demonstrated an overall survival benefit at 5 years, affirming its role as a standard of care option.

A new study reveals the combination therapy enhances safety and efficacy for high-risk BRAF-mutated stage II melanoma.

Cilta-cel shows promise as a CAR T-cell therapy, offering long-term remission for patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma without maintenance treatment.

The findings highlight the need for improved prescribing practices and patient outcomes.

Standardized online modules ensure consistent, high-quality care in collaborative practice agreements.

Pharmacists lead the charge in implementing advanced therapeutics, navigating complex challenges and shaping the future of health care innovation.

Ambulatory pharmacists innovate care delivery, enhancing patient access and outcomes through home visits and harm reduction clinics for complex health needs.

Integrating specialty pharmacists into neurology teams enhances patient care, medication management, and clinical outcomes for chronic conditions.

Innovative pain management strategies emerge as experts advocate for personalized, multifaceted approaches to chronic pain, likening treatment to a tailored cupcake.

Rilonacept offers a targeted approach to treating recurrent pericarditis by blocking IL-1 inflammatory pathways.

New research analyzes human challenge infection studies to reveal insights on respiratory syncytial virus viral load and symptom dynamics, aiding treatment development.

Patients with diabetes using glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs face double the risk of developing neovascular age-related macular degeneration, highlighting crucial ocular health concerns.

Subcutaneous immunoglobulin was found to elicit fewer viral infections compared with other routes of immunoglobulin replacement therapy, including intravenous immunoglobulin.

Juan Ovalles, MD, PhD, discusses how high placebo response rates driven by background therapy complicate lupus drug trials, and outlines evolving strategies in trial design, clinical practice, and pharmacist-led care to ensure investigational biologics are fairly evaluated and appropriately used in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Compared with standard of care, camizestrant in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor shows promise in enhancing progression-free survival (PFS) for patients with advanced breast cancer.

Vadadustat and darbepoetin alfa show similar safety and efficacy in treating CKD-related anemia, with regional differences impacting cardiovascular risks.

New research highlights vitamin D's potential to slow telomere shortening, suggesting it may combat aging and promote cellular health.

Implementation of the Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle in health system retail pharmacies significantly increased uptake of 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine among eligible adults.

About 10% of patients report a penicillin allergy, but only around 1% are truly allergic. Recommending penicillin allergy testing can help patients determine whether they have a true allergy.

New findings show LYR-210's potential to significantly alleviate chronic rhinosinusitis symptoms, offering hope for patients with nasal inflammation and polyps.

Ibrutinib plus venetoclax shows promising long-term survival rates, including those who are considered high risk.