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The expert explored the complex prior authorization process for GLP-1 medications, discussing challenges in documentation and medical necessity.

The change is poised to impact countless individuals who may have sought a COVID-19 vaccine this upcoming respiratory season.

Following a meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, the FDA announced its recommendation of COVID-19 vaccines targeting LP.8.1, a strain of the JN.1 variant that has become dominant in the US.

Pharmacists can counsel patients and educate the health care team about the risks of pharmacologically caused illnesses.

The approval is based on findings from the INSPIRE trial, where treprostinil demonstrated efficacy in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).

RSV vaccines for pregnant women and infants require careful timing and administration.

These directives are typically used to shape federal agencies and manage employees in the executive branch.

The process teaches resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness.

Market access offers pharmacists a dynamic career path.

Orforglipron showed promising results in managing type 2 diabetes, offering a potential oral alternative to injectable treatments.

Interventions such as educational brochures, provider-delivered educational programs, and computerized reminders were found to help improve pneumococcal vaccine uptake in older adults.

Pharmacy students must have a comprehensive understanding of antiretrovirals to ensure efficiency and optimization of patients’ medical treatment.

Penalty is incarceration for multiple years and a massive fine.

This indication is for adult and pediatric patients aged 12 and older with plaque psoriasis of the scalp and body.

Mepolizumab gains FDA approval as a promising add-on therapy for COPD patients with eosinophilic phenotype, reducing exacerbation rates significantly.

Ranibizumab injection (Susvimo; Genentech) could offer long-lasting vision preservation and reduce the need for frequent injections in patients with diabetic retinopathy.

Yuflyma gains FDA interchangeability with Humira, enhancing patient access to effective biosimilar treatments for various inflammatory conditions.

With each increase in lipoprotein(a) level in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), there was a corresponding increase in risk of experiencing an ASCVD event.

The phase 3 REAL8 trial shows once-weekly Sogroya effectively improves growth in children with growth disorders, offering a promising alternative to daily injections.

Counseling for behavior change helps patients understand the importance of their medications and make positive changes.

In a session at the 2025 Virtual Conference on Pain and Palliative Care, Isabella Zerfas, PharmD, and Abbey Galligan, PharmD, BCPS, explore effective pain management strategies for opioid use disorder (OUD) and complex persistent opioid dependence.

Experts emphasize the importance of tailored vaccination strategies for pneumococcal based on individual risk factors.

RSV vaccination for older adults requires understanding risk factors, using empathetic communication strategies, and proactively identifying eligible patients through careful review of medical histories and care transitions.

In a major policy shift, officials from the FDA announced a new regulatory framework for COVID-19 vaccinations, prioritizing adults 65 years and older and individuals with serious comorbidities putting them at high risk for severe COVID-19.

The risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) was higher among those who were exposed to assisted reproductive technology.

The treatment could hold significant potential for major depressive disorder

Research reveals pioglitazone, a diabetes drug, may slow prostate cancer progression, offering new hope for patients with both conditions.

A new triple-combination therapy shows promise in improving asthma management, offering hope for millions with uncontrolled symptoms.

A systematic review reveals declining pediatric pneumococcal complicated pneumonia rates following the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 13.