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This month, we spoke with Danielle Roman, PharmD, an oncology clinical pharmacy specialist with Allegheny Health Network.

The treatment shows an acceptable toxicity profile and no new adverse events, according to results of analysis.

Niraparib with abiraterone acetate could be the first dual-action tablet for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.

Further research is needed across countries and health systems about PCV13, according to the systematic review published in Taylor & Francis Online.

The kit is now approved in the US to select patients with metastatic prostate cancer who are candidates for the only FDA-approved PSMA-directed radioligand therapy.

Finerenone is a first in class nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist indicated in adults with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Clostridioides difficile infection can have a significant impact on feelings of depression and anxiety, while worsening quality of life.

Liquid formulations of dabrafenib plus trametinib were also approved, marking the first time a BRAF/MEK inhibitor has been developed in a formulation suitable for patients as young as 1 year of age.

Staff members, especially immunizers, should look at every encounter as an opportunity to educate, support patients.

Indya Wilson, MBA, CPhT, a pharmacy education support specialist at Novant Health Pharmacy Administration, discusses her role in the pharmacy and the benefits of alternative career paths for pharmacy technicians.

MenABCWY combination meets all 11 primary endpoints and shows that it is well tolerated, with a safety profile consistent with MenACWY (Menveo) and MenB (Bexsero).

The risk of long COVID-19 was no worse for patients who had Omicron after the wild-type virus than those just diagnosed with the wild-type.

Continued advancements in therapy may expand its use to larger patient population, though challenges remain

At 1 year, patients receiving chemotherapy regimens containing anthracyclines for lymphoma who took statins had an average ejection fraction that was 1.3% higher than those who took placebo.

Following this year’s Match Day on March 15, pharmacists at US Pharmacopeia (USP) explain some of the opportunities student pharmacists can pursue outside of the traditional pharmacy career model.

Carlene Link, PharmD, BCPS, a clinical pharmacist, discusses career wellness.

Navigating insurance presents a challenge, but pharmacists improve stakeholder access and provide in-home care.

Trastuzumab deruxtecan was approved by the FDA for HER2-low breast cancer treatment in 2022 and could also benefit some patients with hormone receptor-positive or triple-negative disease.

Providers who are sensitive to health literacy have contributed to positive quality improvement across various institutions.

Educate patients about the use of nonprescription products for digestive issues, and encourage them to seek further medical care when warrented.

Among the participants who were initially unsure or hesitant about vaccination, 82% received flu and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy after the online intervention.

This episode features Bruce Berger, PhD, president of Berger Consulting, LLC, who discusses how pharmacists should best use motivational interviewing with patients.

Osimertinib (Tagrisso; AstraZeneca) now has shown a statistically significant and clinically meaningful overall survival benefit in both the early adjuvant and late-stage metastatic settings.

Without a constitutional right to abortion, mail order pharmacy providers need to consider both the federal requirements and various state laws in how they approach the dispensing of mifepristone across state lines.

Rivaroxaban and aspirin results in a 33% reduction in major adverse limb events both early and late following lower extremity revascularization.

Trastuzumab deruxtecan from AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo meets prespecified criteria for duration of response and objective response rate.

In the third part of the series, we further explore the factors that contribute to overall happiness in a position.

The changes, which will be effective January 1, 2024, include pre-filled pens, vials of basal, vials of bolus, and pre-mix insulins.

When choosing an appropriate system, pharmacists must consider all data, as not all CSTDs are equally effective.

Study includes healthy individuals and those who had progressive multiple sclerosis with the nasally administered treatment.