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Inventory Specialist Can Be a Challenging but Rewarding Role for Pharmacy Technicians
After years of seeking the right position, one technician combines her passions and skills as an inventory specialist
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Low Melatonin in the Gut Can Increase Risk of Neurological Disorders
Melatonin is linked to circadian rhythm, mitochondrial function, and neuroinflammation.
Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition- Integrating Oncology Pharmacists into Multidisciplinary Care Teams for Improved Patient Outcomes
The podcast discusses how City of Hope Chicago fully integrates oncology pharmacists into care teams by positioning them in clinics, improving communication and collaboration to minimize delays for patients and enhance care delivery.
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New York Citizens, Out-of-State Patients Can Receive Birth Control Without a Prescription
The state order was signed on Tuesday and is just a part of an overall mission to strengthen and protect reproductive rights within New York for citizens and those out of state.
FDA Grants ODD to Cevidoplenib for the Treatment of Immune Thrombocytopenia
The orphan drug designation (ODD) comes after positive results from a phase 2 trial that showed cevidoplenib improved platelet counts by 63.6% and 40.9% in 2 different dose groups.
FDA Approves Macitentan, Tadalafil Combination Tablet for PAH
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 Derivative May Have a Significant Role in Wound Healing
Vitamin A regulates stem cell differentiation to manage wound healing, although risk of tumor growth may increase if differentiation does not occur.
FDA Approves Ravulizumab-cwvz for Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder
Zero relapses were reported among individuals that received ravulizumab-cwvz over the 73 weeks of treatment.
FDA Grants Pemivibart Emergency Use Authorization for PrEP of COVID-19 in Immunocompromised Patients
The indication is for adults and adolescents with moderate to severe immune compromise due to medical conditions or immunosuppressive medications and treatments.
FDA Grants ODD to Utidelone Capsules For Treatment of Gastric Cancer
The orphan drug designation (ODD) is a result of positive findings from a phase 2 clinical trial which demonstrated a 100% clinical benefit rate in patients.
Table Salt Fortified With Folic Acid is A Cheap, Effective Way to Prevent Fatal Birth Defects
Fortification with folic acid may be especially beneficial in countries that do not have mandated folic acid fortification regulations.
Positive Results Show Blood-Based Screening Test Detected Colorectal Cancer
The test’s sensitivity in distinguishing colorectal cancer, in combination with real-world adherence, showed its ability to detect cancer at a curable stage.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to PT886 for the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
PT886 (Phanes Therapeutics) received fast track designation 2 years after receiving orphan drug designation by the FDA.
An FDA Perspective on Improving Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing
An FDA executive discusses the Surgeon General’s recommendations for promoting mental health and wellbeing for employees in the workplace.
Addressing Obesity Through Shared Decision Making in an Interdisciplinary Weight Management Clinic
A pharmacist discusses the impact of comprehensive weight management with a shared decision making approach.
The Role of the Pharmacist in Long-Acting Injectable Therapies for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder
These therapies can improve treatment adherence for patients, especially for those with a history of poor or uncertain adherence.
Pharmacy Technicians, Advanced Techs Can Do More in the Pharmacy
Studies have shown that the presence of advanced pharmacy technicians in a pharmacy has a positive predictive validity to increased monthly immunizations.
Pharmacists Can Play Vital Role in Improving Access to Nutritious Foods
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.
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Pharmacists' Vital Role in RSV Vaccination: Shared Clinical Decision Making and Education
Shared decision making with patients is a key component of RSV vaccination, which can bring challenges and opportunities.
Changing Mindset Is Crucial for Clinicians to Effectively Implement New Weight Management Medications
In addition to improved efficacy, newer generations of anti-obesity medications have significantly improved safety concerns.
Expert Reviews New Data, Updates in Psychedelic Medicines
Sa'ed Al-Olimat, PharmD, also discussed the potentially groundbreaking shift for MDMA expected later in 2024.
Expert: Pharmacogenomics Could Be Particularly Beneficial in the Psychiatric Setting
Pharmacogenomics could help streamline prescribing and dosing for psychiatric medications, avoiding the trial-and-error process common with these medications.
Navigating Cannabis in Pharmacy Practice: State Legislation and Contraindications for Patient Use
Pharmacists can educate patients on current clinical evidence of cannabis’s therapeutic benefit, as well as cannabis’s complexities, risks, and potential adverse effects.
Maintain a Patient-Centered Approach When Developing Clinical Recommendations for Weight Management Medications
Expert Jennifer Clements discussed the evolving landscape of weight management medications, clinical considerations, and obstacles to use.
FDA Expands Label for Bempedoic Acid to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk, With or Without Statins
Bempedoic acid (Nexletol; Esperion) and bempedoic acid and ezetimibe (Nexlizet; Esperion) are the only LDL-C lowering non-statin drugs indicated for primary prevention patients.
FDA Approves Mirvetuximab Soravtansine-Gynx for Patients With Certain Ovarian Cancers
The treatment is indicated for patients with FRα-positive, platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancers.
As Cannabis Use Increases, Pharmacists Must Be Prepared to Counsel Patients
As more states have legalized cannabis use—both medicinal and recreational—Sera said pharmacists’ roles in counseling will become even more important.
Pharmacists Should Prioritize Inclusivity, Provide Gender-Affirming Care
Holloway discusses gender-affirming care, the challenging current legal landscape, and in particular how pharmacists can best serve their patients who are transgender or gender diverse.
AstraZeneca to Initiate Trial for Triple-Combination Inhaled Therapy for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
The company has announced that the first participants have also been dosed in the ATHLOS phase 3 clinical trial, investigating budesonide/glycopyrronium/formoterol fumarate (Breztri Aerosphere).
V116 Demonstrates Positive Immunogenicity for 21 Pneumococcal Serotypes
Positive data were presented at the 13th Meeting of the International Society of Pneumonia and Pneumococcal Disease in Cape Town, South Africa.
