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Integrated health system specialty pharmacies can improve patient care for non–multiple sclerosis neurologic conditions.

Derek Webb, PharmD, a community pharmacist and Virginia Board of Pharmacy member, provides comprehensive guidance on managing seasonal allergies, distinguishing between symptoms, and exploring treatment options for patients.

A new biosimilar to ustekinumab (Stelara) has been approved by the FDA, further expanding treatment options for patients with immune conditions such as plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis.

Pharmacists have an evolving role in biotechnology.

The expert explored the complex prior authorization process for GLP-1 medications, discussing challenges in documentation and medical necessity.

The data from the phase 3 SEQUOIA study are to be presented at the 2025 ASCO Annual Meeting.

Imetelstat shows promise in treating myelofibrosis, enhancing survival, and modifying disease biology in patients resistant to JAK inhibitors.

The small molecule effectively blocks cell death effector proteins, potentially rescuing cells from degeneration.

In this roundtable, 3 pharmacy faculty members reflect on how shifting federal priorities and the defunding of research initiatives have impacted their work, communities, and careers—while highlighting the power of resilience, solidarity, and reimagined academic impact in advancing public health equity.

Corrine Stahura, PharmD; and Sophia Gilardone, PharmD, BCOP, discuss the distinct adverse effect profiles of HER2- and HER3-targeted antibody-drug conjugates—particularly the risk and management of interstitial lung disease—and offer practical guidance based on clinical trial data and treatment protocols.

Following a meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee, the FDA announced its recommendation of COVID-19 vaccines targeting LP.8.1, a strain of the JN.1 variant that has become dominant in the US.

Pharmacists can counsel patients and educate the health care team about the risks of pharmacologically caused illnesses.

Pharmacists can make the process easier and more convenient for patients.

The approval is based on findings from the INSPIRE trial, where treprostinil demonstrated efficacy in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) and pulmonary hypertension associated with interstitial lung disease (PH-ILD).

The authors are optimistic that GADD45A serves as a foundation for therapeutic approaches to slow the progression of heart failure.

RSV vaccines for pregnant women and infants require careful timing and administration.

These directives are typically used to shape federal agencies and manage employees in the executive branch.

The process teaches resilience, adaptability, and self-awareness.

Pharmacists improve outcomes by clarifying and delabeling inaccurate antibiotic allergies.

Christian John Lillis reflects on key insights from the 2025 Peggy Lillis Foundation C diff Summit, highlighting the critical role of pharmacists in infectious disease care, persistent challenges in patient outcomes, and the need for renewed investment in public health infrastructure and policy.

Market access offers pharmacists a dynamic career path.

Physical activity significantly enhanced quality of life and reduced fatigue and depression in patients with newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.

Orforglipron showed promising results in managing type 2 diabetes, offering a potential oral alternative to injectable treatments.

APOBEC3 mutagenesis emerges as a key factor in breast cancer treatment resistance, offering new avenues for targeted therapies and predictive biomarkers.

Christian John Lillis discusses the 2025 Peggy Lillis Foundation C diff Summit, emphasizing the enduring need for community-building among survivors, the importance of sustained public health advocacy, and the growing urgency to defend federal health agencies amid political and institutional uncertainty.

Interventions such as educational brochures, provider-delivered educational programs, and computerized reminders were found to help improve pneumococcal vaccine uptake in older adults.

Embedding a pharmacist in the dermatology clinic improved clinical and financial outcomes.

After 3 predictive mortality tools demonstrate inefficiency within older adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD), the authors call for the development of tools tailored for this population.