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Expert: Implementing Cost-Effective Care Is Essential to Mitigate Financial Toxicity
Using biosimilars and generics as well as getting patients connected with manufacturer copay assistance or grant programs can reduce their out-of-pocket costs.
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Expert: Biosimilars and Generics Lower Cost of Cancer Care
Clayton Irvine, PharmD, MBA, MS, notes that although these options help to lower the cost of care, quick, widespread implementation remains difficult.
Pharmacy Focus - Oncology Edition: Advancing Brain Cancer Research and Treatment
Thomas Chen, MD, PhD discussed his innovative approach to brain cancer treatment through NeOnc, Inc.
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Exploring the Intersection of Pharmacogenomics and Precision Medicine in Oncology Practice and Care Team Collaboration
Automation and artificial intelligence can also aid significantly in reducing time-consuming tasks and improving efficiency for pharmacists, allowing them more time with patients.
NABP Emphasizes Education As End of DSCSA Stabilization Period Approaches
As the end of the DSCSA stabilization period approaches, Josh Bolin from the NABP provides an overview of what to expect.
Pharmacy Students Discuss Non-Traditional Learning in the Classroom
Pharmacy students discuss a non-traditional learning assignment that used the social media platform, TikTok.
CDC Expert Urges Equitable Vaccination of Children to Prevent Spread of Serious Disease
Childhood immunization according to schedule can prevent serious illness.
From Statins to PSCK9 Inhibitors: Choosing the Right Therapy for Cholesterol
Erin McConnell, PharmD, discuss the clinical decision-making process for choosing between statins, PSCK9 inhibitors, or newer agents like inclisiran.
The Role of Cholesterol Management in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
Erin McConnell, PharmD, discusses the importance of effective cholesterol management for preventing heart disease.
Experts: Leveraging Local Insights to Address Pharmacy Deserts
Experts highlight how leveraging organizational scale, data analytics, and community partnerships can enable independent pharmacies to identify and address pharmacy deserts.
NCPA Continues Push for Congressional PBM, Health Care Reform
As the end of this Congress approaches, the National Community Pharmacists Association is lobbying members to pass pharmacy benefit manager reforms.
Mild Cognitive Impairment is Extremely Undiagnosed, Expert Says
The chief product and strategy officer at Linus Health is hopeful that pharmacists can be key players in the detection of mild cognitive impairment.
Public Health Matters: The Difference Between Misinformation and Disinformation, and How Information Can Inform Evidence-Based Decisions
Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to learn about the Unbiased Science podcast and how guest Jessica Steier, DrPH, PMP, aims to combat misinformation and disinformation, encouraging listeners to make evidence-based decisions.
MARIPOSA: Amivantamab, Lazertinib Shows Improvements in Survival End Points for NSCLC
The combination of amivantamab and lazertinib showed improved intracranial efficacy, progression-free survival, and overall survival for non-small cell lung cancer.
Pharmacy Students Embrace Collaborative, Interactive Learning Strategies
Pharmacy students discuss the value of collaborative, hands-on learning approaches that leverage technology and social media to enhance learning.
Public Health Matters Video: The Difference Between Misinformation and Disinformation, and How Information Can Inform Evidence-Based Decisions
Students Create TikTok Informercial for AR Exam Glasses
Pharmacy students develop concept for exam augmented reality glasses for clinical situations and patient counsling.
MARIPOSA Study Shows No Significant Differences Between Lazertinib and Osimertinib for NSCLC
Lazertinib with amivantamab was found to be similar in efficacy to osimertinib in the MARIPOSA study.
Expert: Pharmacists Are Key to Increasing COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake
Pharmacists are encouraged to leverage their trusted community role to help manage the anticipated health care burden from respiratory infections this season.
Expert: Travel Vaccines Should Be Personalized Based on the Destination
A pharmacist with Allegheny Health Network discusses travel vaccines and what resources are valuable when determining which vaccinations are needed prior to travel.
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Pharmacy Professors Embrace TikTok to Engage Students, Overcome Challenges
Pharmacy professors discuss their experience implementing a TikTok activity in their curriculum, highlighting the benefits and challenges.
Staying Up to Date With Routine Vaccinations is Crucial to Slowing Spread, Expert Says
Lauren Posteraro, PharmD, a pharmacist with AHN, discusses how misinformation and access to technology can contribute to vaccine hesitancy.
How Pharmacy Educators Are Using Social Media to Engage and Inspire Students
Educators describe a project where they used TikTok to encourage students to develop innovative informatics and medication safety technologies for fun, engaging learning.
Embracing the Future of Community Pharmacy: Insights from Discount Drug Mart's Emerging Pharmacists
Discount Drug Mart's new pharmacists are excited about the expanding role of community pharmacy in providing personalized, patient-centric health care.
Pharmacy Students Discuss Learning Through Social Media Platforms
Pharmacy students discuss how they use social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube to reinforce their classroom learning.
COVID-19 Vaccines Targeting New Variants for 2024-2025 Season
Robert Walker discusses the updated COVID-19 vaccines targeting the new JN.1 lineage of the virus and the challenges of addressing vaccine hesitancy to protect individuals and communities.
Experts: Pharmacists, Community Health Workers Key to Success in Missouri Vaccine Gap Program
In an initiative to close vaccine gaps in local Missouri communities, pharmacists and community health workers proved essential.
Effective Health Care Delivery Models, Partnerships Can Ease Burden of Diabetes
In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Jasmine Perry describes her idea of an effective health care delivery model and why research can have a huge impact at the policy level.
Pharmacy Focus: Alzheimer Drug Pipeline Expands, Promising Therapies in Development
The Alzheimer disease treatment landscape is evolving with new FDA-approved antibody therapies and advancements in biomarker testing to enable earlier diagnosis and intervention.
Insight: Sustainable Care Models Must Expand Role of Pharmacist, Reach Patients Where They Are
Drawing on years of experience, Rina Shah explains how sustainable care models are essential for a thriving pharmaceutical industry.