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Ongoing and active shortages are currently at the highest number since January 2001.

As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, it is imperative to recognize the vital contributions of all members of the pharmacy team, including pharmacy technicians.

With gene therapy, anti-tissue factor pathway inhibitors, and RNA interference therapy targeting antithrombin, there are many new options that will be available for the patients impacted by hemophilia.

CAR T-cells specifically targeting FCRL5, when integrated with IL-15, may improve cytotoxicity, thereby enhancing the therapeutic potency of these cells.

The story of gepirone may spark new conversations for industry standards on drug development to facilitate future innovations.

In Iraq, asymmetrical warfare tactics relied heavily on unconventional weaponry, requiring military physicians to improvise new medical techniques in order to increase rates of survival.

A patient details his experience juggling the roles of caregiver of his wife with cancer and patient struggling to receive a diagnosis for a rare disease.

A new treatment for postpartum depression has been developed with rapid onset, cutting down the time it has taken previous treatments to take effect by weeks or months.

The authors emphasize that additional research addressing disparities and including race, age, and ethnicity should be conducted.

Pharmacists play a multifaceted role beyond dispensing medications, serving as educators, counselors, advocates, and pillars of emotional support for individuals and couples confronting infertility.

In an ambitious effort to address the ongoing uncertainty within the 340B Program space, 6 senators released a draft discussion bill earlier this year titled the SUSTAIN Act.

Merck presented results from the STRIDE-10 phase 3 trial at the 34th European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in Barcelona, Spain.

Pharmacists can get involved by counseling patients on when to halt use of supplements, as well as proper use and selection of products.

With these findings contributing to the understanding of neighborhood-level asthma risks, the authors note next steps can involve identifying and addressing disparities.

Scott Soefje discusses new treatment options for prostate cancer and highlights the important role pharmacists can play in coordinating care.

Christie Smith discusses navigating state pharmacy laws and advocating for policy changes to improve patient access and care coordination.

The results reinforce other real-world evidence from several broad infant immunization programs in the US, Spain, and France.

Elizabeth Cherry discusses the need to break down silos between manufacturers and health systems specialty pharmacies through more transparent collaboration to better serve patients.

Joe DePinto discusses innovative payment models like value-based agreements and warranties for cell and gene therapies

The screenings should be conducted every other year, beginning at age 40 and continuing through age 74, according to the new recommendation.

Sarah Butler discusses the important role pharmacists play in educating patients on these changes in medication prices.

The investigators note that additional research is needed to confirm positive overall survival trends in this patient population.

The 1-time treatment may be a better alternative for patients who don’t want to undergo frequent doses of standard of care intravenous factor IX infusions.

Prevention of acute cardiac events may be another consideration for future postlicensure studies of RSV vaccines.

Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is an important factor in the pathogens of schizophrenia.

Pharmacists can help patients distinguish between food allergies and intolerances, as well as facilitate access to life-saving medications and preventative care.

Christie Smith discusses a medically integrated dispensing model that aligns the goals of patients, physicians, and pharmacists.

HSSPs improve medication adherence and reduce total health care costs by directly managing medications for complex chronic conditions like cancer, diabetes, COPD and CHF.

Trastuzumab is indicated for adjuvant breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, and gastric cancer.

Vincent Young, MD, PhD, shares takeaways from Peggy Lillis Foundation's 2024 National C diff Advocacy Summit.