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V114, a 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV), provided better protection against serotypes 22F and 33F compared with 13-valent PCV (PCV13).

The formulation allows for individualized treatment in children with adrenocortical insufficiency.

New research highlights the significant cardiovascular risks associated with RSV, emphasizing the need for vaccination to protect vulnerable populations.

FDA approves acoltremon ophthalmic solution, a groundbreaking treatment for dry eye disease, enhancing natural tear production and patient quality of life.

The FDA approved the MenQuadfi vaccine for young children, enhancing protection against invasive meningococcal disease and its severe complications.

Real change often begins within pharmacies.

Pharmacists have an evolving role in biotechnology.

The expert explored the complex prior authorization process for GLP-1 medications, discussing challenges in documentation and medical necessity.

The change is poised to impact countless individuals who may have sought a COVID-19 vaccine this upcoming respiratory season.

Following a meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, the FDA announced its recommendation of COVID-19 vaccines targeting LP.8.1, a strain of the JN.1 variant that has become dominant in the US.

Pharmacists can counsel patients and educate the health care team about the risks of pharmacologically caused illnesses.

The approval is based on findings from the INSPIRE trial, where treprostinil demonstrated efficacy in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).

RSV vaccines for pregnant women and infants require careful timing and administration.

These directives are typically used to shape federal agencies and manage employees in the executive branch.

The process teaches resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness.

Market access offers pharmacists a dynamic career path.

Orforglipron showed promising results in managing type 2 diabetes, offering a potential oral alternative to injectable treatments.

Interventions such as educational brochures, provider-delivered educational programs, and computerized reminders were found to help improve pneumococcal vaccine uptake in older adults.

Pharmacy students must have a comprehensive understanding of antiretrovirals to ensure efficiency and optimization of patients’ medical treatment.

Penalty is incarceration for multiple years and a massive fine.

This indication is for adult and pediatric patients aged 12 and older with plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body.

Mepolizumab gains FDA approval as a promising add-on therapy for COPD patients with eosinophilic phenotype, reducing exacerbation rates significantly.

Ranibizumab injection (Susvimo; Genentech) could offer long-lasting vision preservation and reduce the need for frequent injections in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

Yuflyma gains FDA interchangeability with Humira, enhancing patient access to effective biosimilar treatments for various inflammatory conditions.

With each increase in lipoprotein(a) level in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), there was a corresponding increase in risk of experiencing an ASCVD event.

The phase 3 REAL8 trial shows once-weekly Sogroya effectively improves growth in children with growth disorders, offering a promising alternative to daily injections.

Counseling for behavior change helps patients understand the importance of their medications and make positive changes.

In a session at the 2025 Virtual Conference on Pain and Palliative Care, Isabella Zerfas, PharmD, and Abbey Galligan, PharmD, BCPS, explore effective pain management strategies for opioid use disorder (OUD) and complex persistent opioid dependence.