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Biktarvy was found both effective and safe for long-term use in HIV, as well as for patients with mental health conditions.

In addition to celebrating his colleagues, Medrano said he is taking more time for mindfulness and meditation before going to work each day.

Dispensing an opiate despite this request leads to the son’s death and a negligence lawsuit

Biosimilars in the pharmacy benefit are as effective as their reference drug, but it’s important for the pharmacist to clarify this to patients.

The biosimilar landscape is growing, but the FDA should leverage analytical data to efficiently determine the quality of these products and propel them toward approval, according to a session at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy’s Nexus 2023 conference.

Understanding the recommended ages for vaccination is crucial to properly advise patients and parents who have questions

Approximately 96% physicians feel it is important to assess patients aged 60 years and older for cognitive impairment, but 48% of these patients have no had assessments from their physician.

The products include Indomethacin 50 mg suppositories, Fluocinolone Acetonide Oil 0.01%, GA Depot 40 mg, Saxagliptin Tablets, 2.5 mg and 5 mg

Latinx teens suffering with mental health issues are at risk of developing cardiovascular conditions in their future.

There are 3 main medication-related issues for mental health care, which includes polypharmacy, nonadherence to prescribed medication, and underutilization of medications.

Pilocarpine improves near visual acuity by pupil modulation, leading to an increased ability to focus on nearby objects.

Twice-daily tenapanor tablets are recommended for patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis, unresponsive or intolerant of any dose of a phosphate binder therapy.

Following the results of a meta-analysis that reviewed biosimilar trial design and endpoints, investigators urge for greater biosimilar uptake initiatives.

The approval marks the first and only once-daily target therapy for generalized myasthenia gravis for self-administration in this patient population.

Medically integrated dispensing specialty pharmacies can connect patient medical and pharmacy records to improve medication adherence and help patients to safely stay on them for longer.

Grace Yun, PharmD, and pharmacy manager at St. Francis Hospital, discussed the value of the pharmacist and how she sees the future of pharmacy evolving.

A specialist in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry discusses the challenges in ADHD treatment for both patients and providers, as well as insights from a recent survey of health care professionals.

As pharmacists provide more health care services, opportunities arise for more sophisticated patient engagement and billing solutions that drive patient satisfaction and increased loyalty.

The products include Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudine, Lisaftoclax (APG-2575), Zuranolone (Zurzuvae), Ebola Zaire Vaccine.

The Act is part of a federal attempt to streamline the research process for medical marijuana and provide more attainable security requirements

Recent FDA findings highlight that a major ingredient in popular cold fighters, phenylephrine, may not offer genuine relief.

Bimekizumab is a novel, humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody that potently and selectively neutralizes both IL-7A and IL-17F, which are key cytokines driving inflammatory processes in plaque psoriasis.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning can significantly benefit managed care pharmacy, specifically in contract reading and interpretation.

Obesity is a chronic disease comprised of dysregulated adipose tissue, increasing the risk of developing serious health conditions, and requires more than just losing weight.

In a recent study, 97% of patients had to wait a day before receiving their prescription, and this may worsen the risk of hospitalization.

Reform efforts to consider how health care plans may capitalize on disclosures, balancing out-of-pocket spending access, and how pharmacists can help plan members with the increased transparency of pharmacy benefit managers.

These pharmacies can use electronic medical records to work more directly with providers, monitoring adverse medication effects and assessment schedules and being more tuned into patient needs.