CMSC Annual Meeting - Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers Annual Meeting

Subgroup data show ofatumumab sharply cuts relapses, MRI lesions, and neurodamage markers in highly active relapsing MS vs teriflunomide.

Genetic analysis links low vitamin D and earlier menarche to higher AQP4-IgG NMOSD risk, reshaping prevention and sparking calls for diverse studies.

New data show ublituximab boosts MS quality of life fast and may start in 1 infusion for relapsing multiple sclerosis.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2026, Jacci Bainbridge, PharmD, FCCP, Professor Vice Chair for Research and Scholarship, Neurology Pharmacy, presenting on current evidence surrounding discontinuation and de-escalation of disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis, discusses rethinking long-term MS therapy, de-escalation, biomarkers and the future of care for MS.

New data show cladribine tablets deliver strong relapse control and reassuring safety in older adults with relapsing multiple sclerosis, including 65 years and older.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2026, Patricia K. Coyle, MD, a Director at the MS Center at Stony Brook Medicine, presenting on current evidence surrounding discontinuation and de-escalation of disease-modifying therapies in multiple sclerosis, discusses rethinking escalation strategies in relapsing MS.

Frexalimab shows 3-year MRI and relapse control in relapsing multiple sclerosis with stable immunity and reassuring safety.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2026, Donald Langan, PharmD, MD, a Multiple Sclerosis and Clinical Neuroimmunology Fellow at Columbia University, presenting on the evolution of GLP-1 receptor agonists, discussed the future of GLP-1 therapies and the expansion of the pharmacist's role.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2026, Julie Kidd, PhD, MPH, BCPS, the director of clinical services at Blue Ridge Neurology, presenting on Supplements in Multiple Sclerosis, discussed what the pharmacist's role in MS supplement safety.

Amid the evolving landscape of MS treatments, there is an increasing emphasis on strategic approaches to early intervention and switching therapies.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2026, Julie Kidd, PhD, MPH, BCPS, the director of clinical services at Blue Ridge Neurology, presenting on Supplements in Multiple Sclerosis, discussed what works and what doesn't in MS supplements.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2026, Stephanie Iyer, PhD, CPP, BCACP, a clinical pharmacist at University of North Carolina neurology clinic, presenting on management of High-risk multiple sclerosis patients, discussed what the pharmacist's role is in managing high-risk MS patients.

In an interview with Pharmacy Times at the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers 2026, Stephanie Iyer, PhD, CPP, BCACP, a clinical pharmacist at University of North Carolina neurology clinic presenting on management of High-risk multiple sclerosis patients, discussed safety, treatment, and emerging strategies.

Jacqueline Bainbridge from the University of Colorado discussed what it meant to one of the recipients of the 2024 Giants of MS awards.

In addition to racial inequities in access to care, socioeconomic challenges are very common for the specialty medications necessary in MS.

Understanding patients’ specific experiences and challenges is crucial to helping them improve medication adherence.

This is the largest dataset of pregnancy outcomes for an anti-CD20 therapy in MS, enabling a more comprehensive understanding of ocrelizumab’s safety.

In addition to medication management, pharmacists are educating patients and helping them navigate the complex medical system.

Although this data seems to overwhelmingly suggest that cannabis use has negative impacts for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), listening to patients’ reasoning for using it is crucial.

Subcutaneous ocrelizumab can be delivered in approximately 10 minutes and deliver comparable clinical benefit and safety to the IV formulation.

Although resources were scarce for teams at smaller private practices, the pharmacists all agreed that patient care is always the priority.

There has been a general shift toward earlier treatment and less tolerance for clinically silent disease activity.

Although questions remain about ideal treatment strategies, consistent data have shown that patients should be treated early.