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Brian Anderson, PharmD, RPh provides important considerations for pharmacists regarding patient use of benzodiazepines.

Clesrovimab reduced RSV-associated hospitalizations and RSV-associated lower respiratory infection hospitalizations by more than 84% and 90% in preterm and full-term infants, respectively.

For up to 6 years, cognitive remediation and transcranial direct current stimulation slowed cognitive decline associated with major depressive disorder in remission and mild cognitive impairment.

The authors believe that improvements can be made to overlook the motherhood penalty and its associated pay gaps as well as changes to address workforce burnout.

Trent Thiede, PharmD, president of Pharmacy Audit Assistance Service (PAAS) International, discussed how pharmacy teams can remain prepared for audits from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

Educating the public about the dangers of self-medication and the importance of finishing prescribed antibiotic courses plays a crucial role

Kristi Veis discusses the importance of flu vaccinations and the role of pharmacists in administering them.

The results found that women, non-binary, and sexual minority students are at the highest risk.

Erin Rexroth, associate director of marketing for NCPA, discussed how pharmacies can utilize marketing strategies to drive awareness and patient engagement.

About 41% and 30% of patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), respectively, achieved well-controlled disease status and complete response when treated with dupilumab.

The approval comes after the phase 3 clinical trials MVOR-1 (NCT05296629) and MVOR-2 (NCT05343455).

Throughout a new graduate’s career, that provider status will become mainstream.

Julie Sibbesen, PharmD, discussed strategies to address medical misinformation and educate pharmacists on proper sources of information.

The study investigated faricimab-svoa (Vabysmo) as treatment of diabetic macular edema for patients in racial and ethnic groups that are often underrepresented in trials.

The most commonly reported errors included administering the wrong vaccine or administering an expired vaccine.

The randomized, placebo-controlled RESCUE phase 3 trial assessed clofutriben among individuals with ACTH-dependent endogenous Cushing syndrome.

At weeks 16 and 24, approximately 57% and 60% of patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis, respectively, achieved at least 75% improvement in Eczema Area and Severity Index score.

Compared with a short-acting β agonist (SABA) alone, inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) with formoteral and ICS with a SABA were associated with better asthma control.

It is more important than ever to have pharmacists and pharmacy professionals practicing at the top of their license to assist patients in pharmacy deserts.

Martha Rumore, PharmD, Esq, discusses the legal and regulatory complexities surrounding tirzepatide compounding following FDA’s removal of the drug from the shortage list, which prompted a lawsuit and led to ongoing uncertainty for 503A and 503B facilities regarding enforcement discretion and future compounding restrictions.

Low levels of vitamin D was linked with increased obstructive Apnea-Hypopnea Index scores.

ASHP investigators determined the severity and impact of ongoing drug shortages, with approximately 99% of respondents reporting that they experienced a shortage.

The simultaneous doses of both vaccines compared with individual RZV and quadrivalent high-dose inactivated influenza vaccine (HD-IIV4, Fluzone; Sanofi) had similar overall safety findings.

Rising cancer rates and costs pose challenges in global oncology markets amid AI and targeted therapy breakthroughs.

Although patients hope for reduced costs, Pharma’s reaction to the IRA remains to be seen.

Incorporating the teach-back method and providing patient handouts expand health knowledge.

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical compound that is linked to various adverse health effects.

Findings suggest further need to educate the public on receiving an indicated vaccine as we approach peak respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season.