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Oncology pharmacists are increasingly shaping patient care by integrating remote care, medication reconciliation, and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as by addressing drug shortages.

At the 2025 Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting, Kevin Chen, PharmD, MS, BCOP, CPP, reviewed several key studies from the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, highlighting significant advancements in the treatment of small cell and non–small cell lung cancer.

Heidi Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, discusses the evolving landscape of treatment of cutaneous malignancies.

The expansion of pneumococcal vaccine recommendations would ultimately lead to economic and health benefits, especially for underserved populations.

The FDA approves dupilumab as the first targeted treatment for bullous pemphigoid, offering hope for patients with this debilitating skin condition.

Jolynn Sessions, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, shares her experience as a clinical pharmacist and the value of the Oncology Pharmacists Connect meeting.

Amy Duong, PharmD, BCACP, highlights the importance of patient counseling and addressing logistical challenges in treating patients with chronic inflammatory demyelinating neuropathy (CIDP).

Gowri Reddy Rocco, MD, MS, discusses how low vitamin D3 levels, insulin resistance, and metabolic health are critical yet often overlooked factors in understanding and treating long COVID.

Staying current across every disease state, drug, and toxicity is burning people out.

Discover essential tips for sunburn prevention and treatment, insect bite protection, and effective remedies for outdoor fun with family.

When no contraindications are present, most cases can be managed well with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

At the 2025 Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting, Courtney Cavalieri, PharmD, BCOP, presented clinical trial findings in gastrointestinal (GI) cancers—including colon, gastric, pancreatic, and metastatic colorectal cancer—that highlight the expanding role of immunotherapy and targeted treatments.

At the 2025 Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting, Mya Tran, PharmD, BCOP, highlights the clinical promise, operational challenges, and evolving role of pharmacists in implementing precision medicine and genomics-driven cancer care.

Victoria Nacher, PharmD, BCOP, offers key insights about the evolving treatment landscape for hematologic malignancies.

Its approval was based on data from a 3-year trial that enrolled patients with alkaptonuria.

Janet Espirito, PharmD, discusses real-world outcomes from a large community oncology study showing that patients with BRAF-mutated melanoma—including those with brain metastases—experienced similar benefit from frontline immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy.

Remnant cholesterol, a novel lipoprotein marker linked to elevated triglycerides, is associated with increased risk of progression and development of chronic kidney disease.

With robust pipelines, cell therapy remains the major driver for drug development.

Following robust progression-free survival indications in the phase 3 inMIND trial, the FDA granted approval to tafasitamab-cxix in combination with standard-of-care lenalidomide and rituximab for patients with relapsed or refractory follicular lymphoma.

Diet influences blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and overall heart function.

In today’s rapidly evolving health care landscape, pharmacists are playing an increasingly vital role in patient care—but many policymakers remain unaware of the full scope of their expertise and contributions.

The emergence of biomarkers plays a critical role in the growing success of treatment.

Tim Mok, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS, discusses emerging advancements in treatment of leukemia and lymphoma.

New research highlights the significant health risks of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults, emphasizing the need for effective vaccines and public health strategies.

In the first half of 2025, the FDA approved 7 novel drugs for oncologic conditions, including for non-small cell lung cancer; ovarian cancer; and metastatic, hormone receptor-positive, human epidermal growth factor 2-negative breast cancer.

When infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, higher levels of proinflammatory cytokines are released in men compared with women, leading to more severe disease.

Lenacapavir becomes the first and only twice-yearly option for HIV prevention.