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Daily OTC Pearl: BleedCEASE
BleedCEASE is intended to stop bleeding from cuts and nosebleeds.
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FDA Approves Olipudase Alfa to Treat Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency
The FDA approval makes olipudase alfa the first approved drug to target the physiological symptoms of the disease.
Expert: Another Pandemic Will Come Sooner Than the Last, Pharmacy’s Role Will Be Increasingly Pivotal
Lawrence H. Summers, former US Secretary of the Treasury, explains that he is optimistic regarding pharmacy’s increasing role in fighting future pandemics.
Considerations for Maintaining Payer Network Access in the World of Vertical Integration – Part 1: The Pharmacy Benefits Landscape
Vertical and horizontal consolidation has had a significant impact on retail, specialty, and health-system pharmacies.
FDA Authorizes Updated COVID-19 Boosters From Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech
With these bivalent vaccine authorizations, the monovalent mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are still not authorized as booster doses for individuals 12 years of age and older.
Lifelong Statin Therapy May Benefit Quality of Life Among High-Risk Cardiovascular Disease Patients
The benefits of taking a daily statin may improve as a patient grows older.
Expert Discusses Role of Pharmacist in Oncology Practices, Biosimilars
Paul Forsberg, PharmD, BCOP, MHA, director of Pharmacy Services at Minnesota Oncology discusses how pharmacists can remain on top of shifts in the nature of biosimilar payer benefit design.
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Study: Smoking Is Worse for the Heart Than Previously Thought
Some function is partially restored once smokers kick the habit, results presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2022 show.
Overview of New USP Chapters, Upcoming USP Chapters on Temperature Excursion Management for Drug Storage, Distribution
Desmond Hunt, PhD, senior principal scientist at US Pharmacopeia (USP), discusses the standards and resources that USP has recently published or is looking at now on the subject of pharmacy in transit.
Pharmacists Can Fill Unmet Patient Care Needs for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders
Data have shown there is a rising need for mental health and substance use disorder services, yet there is a shortage of psychiatrists in the country that is estimated to worsen by 2024.
TG Therapeutics’ Ublituximab Shows Reduced Risk of Relapsing Forms of Multiple Sclerosis
Investigational targeted B-cell therapy demonstrates superior efficacy compared with teriflunomide, a commonly prescribed treatment for MS.
Case Studies: August 2022
How would you respond to these patients questions?
Daily Medication Pearl: Ozanimod (Zeposia)
Ozanimod (Zeposia) is indicated for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis in adults.
Daily OTC Pearl: Backaid Max
Backaid Max offers relief of backaches, leg and joint pain.
Emerging Therapies Are Changing the Melanoma Treatment Landscape
Specialty pharmacists play critical role in supporting treatment adherence.
Great Strides Drive Progress Toward Precision Medicine in Lung Cancer Therapy
Disease management is moving toward holistic care of the patient in the long term.
Vaccination Coverage in Patients With Diabetes
Hospitalization and interprofessional team management, particularly the involvement of a pharmacist, are essential in vaccination coverage for patients with diabetes.
Lung Cancer Patients Show Better Overall Survival With Atezolizumab in Clinical Trial
Atezolizumab meets its primary endpoint of overall survival for patients with resected non-small cell lung cancer across most subgroups.
Study Shows Rates of Type 2 Diabetes in Children Rose During COVID-19 Pandemic
Analysis from the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and University of Colorado indicates that cancellation of sports and a switch to virtual learning likely increased this risk.
Amgen Announces Positive Data for ABP959, Biosimilar Candidate to Soliris
Study evaluates efficacy, immunogenicity, safety of the product to eculizumab in patients with paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria.
FDA Approves Abbott’s Proclaim Plus Spinal Cord Stimulation System
Device provides tailored relief to multiple pain areas and adds more treatment options for evolving conditions.
Pharmacy Focus: On The Shelf - Sunscreen Recommendations and the OTC Guide
Joanna discusses her recommendations for sunscreen and what pharmacists picked as their favorite sunscreen product in the OTC Guide.
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Pharmacy Focus: Student Edition - Learning to Be a Preceptor
This month, we spoke with several interesting people in the pharmacy field, including the author of a children's book and hosts of a new podcast.
Pet Peeves: August 2022
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Daily Medication Pearl: Tranexamic Acid
Tranexamic acid indicated for patients with hemophilia for short-term use to reduce or prevent hemorrhage and decrease the need for replacement therapy during and following tooth extraction.
Daily OTC Pearl: On-the-Spot
Neutrogena On-the-Spot with benzoyl peroxide helps reduce treat acne breakouts.
Icosapent Ethyl Found to Significantly Reduce Cardiovascular Risk in Patients with Smoking History
New research suggests that icosapent ethyl can significantly decrease cardiovascular risk among former or current smokers with other cardiovascular risk factors.
Pregnant Women With Epilepsy More Likely to Have Symptoms of Depression
Pregnant women with epilepsy showed more symptoms of anxiety and depression than healthy pregnant or non-pregnant women, but mental health screening may help.
Study: Undiagnosed Diabetes May Be Significantly Less Than Previously Estimated
Current cases of undiagnosed diabetes may be more prevalent in certain minority groups, obese and older adults.
Study Finds COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Does Not Increase Risk of Preterm Birth or Stillbirth
New research indicates that COVID-19 vaccinations did not increase the risks of preterm births or gestational issues for pregnant women, despite prior conflicting evidence.