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Serotype 19A is still the most prevalent serotype for pneumococcal disease, with study authors calling for additional studies to determine the full burden of invasive pneumococcal disease.

The rapidly changing environment is creating new responsibilities for all staff, including technicians

Technicians can stay involved in the profession and connected with others after retirement

Denise Giambalvo, director of Member Engagement & Business Strategy at the Washington Health Alliance and recently led a biosimilars initiative for the coalition, discusses biosimilar influence of pricing for biologic drugs, trends to expect in 2024, and why education on biosimilars are important for patients, pharmacists, prescribers, and more

Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of the Midwest Business Group on Health, discussed the employers’ perspectives on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform efforts and how they can dovetail with the concerns of pharmacies.

It will be interesting to see RSV hospitalization rates over this upcoming season following the rollout of RSV vaccines and monoclonal antibody administration.

Zavegepant (Zavzpret; Pfizer) is the first and only only CGRP receptor antagonist as a nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine in adults with and without aura approved by the FDA.

Free apps can help patients track cravings, monitor triggers, and stay motivated

The results suggest that telemedicine could be used to help improve access for other populations that might be stigmatized, beyond hepatitis C virus and opioid use disorder.

Investigators believe that the activation of mast cells drives inflammation and contributes to plaque buildup, causing heart attacks and other damage to the heart.

Patient sues pharmacy citing communication gaps after prescription was located

In this multi-part series on burnout and the problems currently facing pharmacy, trauma-informed pharmacist Helen Sairany, PharmD, MBA, discusses why burnout is skyrocketing.

The products include Doxycycline Hyclate Delayed-Release Tablets, Lisdexamfetamine Dimesylate Capsules, Calcium Gluconate in Sodium Chloride Injection, Estradiol Tablets USP

Older treatments and novel options are changing the way obesity is treated and managed

The approval marks the first authorized at-home sample collection test for sexually transmitted diseases.

While manganese can sometimes be considered toxic, prenatal exposure may be linked to better memory at adolescence.

The study also found that 82% of the surveyed physicians reported not getting labs to help determine treatment options for their patients.

The products include Crovalimab, Dapagliflozin, Secukinumab, Roflumilast

This interstate agreement can empower pharmacists to respond to large-scale emergencies

Expert discusses changes health care professionals should know about drug coverage and out-of-pocket costs through the IRA

The approval marks the sixth cancer type PD-L1 IHC 22C3 pharmDx has been granted, and the first for GEJ

The approval will benefit patients who have difficulty swallowing, dysphagia, or high taste sensitivities and struggle to adhere to the original antibiotic.

Researchers provided recommendations based on the current status of COVID-19 infection and role of therapies.

The business model took time to catch up to pharmacy’s potential, and community-based patient care leads the way

Acne is one of the most common conditions, with about 50 million Americans dealing with acne annually.