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As the full act will be enforced in November 2024, all medication dispensers must ensure they’re fully prepared.

The results displayed a dramatic reduction in the individuals’ tumors within days after single treatment.

The new indication includes pediatric patients aged 6 years and older who weigh at least 25 kg and have compensated liver disease.

The manager of clinical pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan describes the significance of the pharmacist’s role in multiple sclerosis care and when collaborating with other health care providers.

The authors note that these findings provide opportunities for health care professionals to utilize social media to reach patients and share accurate information.

Just as the pharmacy field is expanding its horizons, CE programs are offering new topics and learning strategies.

The agency warns consumers against using these products, which are marketed for topical use to relieve pain associated with cosmetic procedures.

Sotatercept-csrk is the first approved activin signaling inhibitor therapy for pulmonary arterial hypertension, which represents a new class of therapy.

The adjuvanted RSVPreF3 vaccine could prevent nearly 3 million symptomatic RSV-ARI cases among US older adults over 3 years’ time, according to study results.

Psychedelic medicines such as psilocybin, MDMA, ketamine, and LSD have been shown to have a significant impact on conditions such as major depressive disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder in clinical trials.

Ron Lanton discusses California's Stop Dangerous Pharmacies Act, which aims to address understaffed chain pharmacies and reduce medication errors by implementing new regulations around pharmacy staffing, error reporting, and unsafe working conditions.

Pharmacists play a pivotal role working alongside the DEA and OIG in enforcing and preventing drug diversion nationally.

Evidence suggests foods that activate sirtuin proteins may be beneficial for metabolic syndromes

After years of seeking the right position, one technician combines her passions and skills as an inventory specialist

Melatonin is linked to circadian rhythm, mitochondrial function, and neuroinflammation.

The combination tablet (Opsynvi; Johnson & Johnson) can also be used for individuals with pulmonary arterial hypertension who are being treated with stable doses of macitentan and tadalafil as separate tables.

Vitamin A regulates stem cell differentiation to manage wound healing, although risk of tumor growth may increase if differentiation does not occur.

Fortification with folic acid may be especially beneficial in countries that do not have mandated folic acid fortification regulations.

An FDA executive discusses the Surgeon General’s recommendations for promoting mental health and wellbeing for employees in the workplace.

A pharmacist discusses the impact of comprehensive weight management with a shared decision making approach.

These therapies can improve treatment adherence for patients, especially for those with a history of poor or uncertain adherence.

Studies have shown that the presence of advanced pharmacy technicians in a pharmacy has a positive predictive validity to increased monthly immunizations.

Food pharmacies, in particular, can be a great opportunity for pharmacists to collaborate with other providers, improve access to nutritious foods, and find unique opportunities to counsel patients.

Shared decision making with patients is a key component of RSV vaccination, which can bring challenges and opportunities.

In addition to improved efficacy, newer generations of anti-obesity medications have significantly improved safety concerns.

Pharmacogenomics could help streamline prescribing and dosing for psychiatric medications, avoiding the trial-and-error process common with these medications.