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Prefilled diluent and vaccine syringes may be easily mixed up

An FDA approval of 3,4-Methylenedioxy-methamphetamine (MDMA)–assisted therapy would require the Drug Enforcement Administration to reschedule MDMA in acknowledgement of its medical use, making it available for prescription medical use.

Biologics for plaque psoriasis has been associated with an atopic dermatitis phenotype, paradoxical eczema, but the risk factors are not well known.

Compared to placebo plus chemotherapy, quizartinib plus chemotherapy improved OS without significant AEs and impact on QOL in patients with AML.

Encourage patients to locate and safely store their immunization records

The cases focus on acne, atopic dermatitis and steroids, warts and wart remover, and athlete’s foot.

Investigators found that individuals who self-identified as Black were less frequently imaged for cognitive impairment with MRI and at an older age compared with White and Hispanic patients.

Encouraging patients to take a proactive approach to their heart health can have great benefits

The study authors note that the Best ACT-S questionnaire complements the Best ACT-P questionnaire, a previously developed questionnaire that assesses preschool-aged patients with asthma.

Tera Moore, PharmD, BCACP, discusses how the integration of pharmacists into team-based models could benefit patient access to care in rural populations.

Psychological safety substantially contributes to team effectiveness, learning, employee retention, and—most critically—better decisions and better performance.

Influenza, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus will all peak in the coming months.

Tom Kraus, JD discusses current federal regulatory and legislative issues that impact the practice of health-system pharmacy.

Carly Giavatto, PharmD, discusses the CPS conducted study that highlights a first of its kind linkage to care initiative performed by health systems specialty pharmacists.

All fills are not equal in their complexity and cost.

As HIV has become a manageable chronic condition, and even curable in some cases, the role of pharmacists cannot be understated.

The approval marks levothyroxine sodium as the only FDA-granted LT4 therapy that does not have a labeled interaction with PPIs and can be taken 15 minutes prior to eating breakfast.

Chia seeds are a nutrient dense product that are rich in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, and could have a hypocholesterolemic effect when ingested.

The study authors note that increasing education, implementing online services, and removing stigma can help improve the uptake of PrEP in this population.

Investigators found that positive antiphospholipid antibodies and traditional risk factors were associated with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

Despite nearly one-third of reversible dementia cases being drug induced, cognitive safety is a neglected aspect of clinical trials.

Three classes of drugs could be 2 to 5 times more effective than ibuprofen for the treatment of migraine attacks, according to results of a study.

Fewer individuals have received the flu shot this season, compared to previous years.

The proportion of prescriptions by a 340B-affiliated physician increased from 9.4% in 2013 to 19.3% in 2020, but the prescriptions filled by 340B pharmacies increased from 18.4% to 49.9%.

The study authors reported a 50% uptick in pharmacist prescribing was associated with approximately $1.137 trillion in savings over a 30-year time period.

Non-expansion states had an increase in prescriptions after PA removal at 27.3% and Medicaid expansion states demonstrated a 22% decrease in prescriptions.

Investigators believe lowering cholesteryl ester levels could help prevent brain damage and behavioral changes, reducing the risk of Alzheimer disease.

Many workers don’t advertise their level of loneliness, nor do they know the impact of loneliness on their well-being.

With wider testing available, diagnosing COVID-19 has become easier and many patients now have access to important treatment options.