
A new thesis presented at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, found that although immunizing children against chicken pox saves money, offering shingles vaccinations to all adults 65 years of age would not.

A new thesis presented at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, found that although immunizing children against chicken pox saves money, offering shingles vaccinations to all adults 65 years of age would not.

The event focused on the care, compassion, and connections the are important to pharmacists, and how the profession can tackle challenges such as payment reform and public awareness.

Analysis demonstrates affordable access to care may be a factor in patient outcomes

The FDA has granted a fast track designation to an investigational antibody-drug conjugate for use as a monotherapy in the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer.

Soon, all Americans will be able to receive the vaccine at pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens, and their primary care provider's office.

Reports indicate a mortality rate of up to 28% among solid organ transplant patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019.

Researchers said providing women access to health care early in their lives leads to better overall health status, healthier pregnancies, and healthier births.

Although getting older is a normal physiological process that affects all humans, patients with progeroid syndromes experience the process in a greatly accelerated manner.

An individual’s response to the flu virus is largely shaped by preexisting immunity.

Individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries have an increased risk for cognitive deficits that resemble the deficits associated with the aging process.

The biologics license application lisocabtagene maraleucel in adult patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma following at least 2 previous therapies continues to be under regulatory review by the FDA.

The organization’s public statement comes after a pharmacist was arrested for destroying over 500 doses.

Pharmacy students, particularly the graduating class of 2020, have been uniquely affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Consumption of sugary drinks regularly may be a major contributory factor to the epidemic of cancer, according to a study published by the British Medical Journal.

This week on Pharmacy Times, there are a number of important topics that will be covered and posted throughout the week.

Treatment options include anti-inflammatory and anti-itch drugs, as well as medications that suppress the immune system.

A Message from American Pharmacists Association (APhA) President-elect, Dr. Sandra Leal.

The research team designed TETi76 to replicate and amplify the effects of a natural molecule called 2-hydroxyglutarate (2HG), which inhibits the enzymatic activity of TET genes.

PQA is a national quality organization that brings 250 organizations from across health care together to develop and implement quality measures, conduct research and provide education that supports better medication use and high-quality care.

Favipiravir tablets are indicated for the acute treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 adult patients.

Glenmark's drug product is a generic equivalent to Eli Lilly’s Cialis Tablets.

When asked to rate their satisfaction with their current annual total compensation on a scale of 1 to 7 (with 1 being “not at all” and 7 being “extremely”), the average response among the 299 respondents to that question was 4.82.

Pfizer and BioNTech, and Moderna have announced agreements to further supply vaccines against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

According to AstraZeneca, the company is currently conducting a large trial in the US and in other countries around the world.

Having a sense of professional identity is important for longevity in the profession, prevention of burnout, ethical practice, and mentorship of others in the same field.

Amphastar Pharmaceuticals’ generic glucagon for injection USP, 1 mg/vial packaged in an emergency kit, is indicated for the treatment of severe hypoglycemia, which may occur in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Deferred care can result in worse outcomes, advanced complications, or earlier death for many patients with cancer, heart disease, and other serious illnesses.

Pharmacologic approaches should be considered primarily in patients who are unable to participate in cognitive behavioral therapy and those who still have symptoms after this therapy.

More and newer treatment options mean that patients will benefit from various regimens and strategies.

Pharmacy Times spoke with Jeremy Barnett, LMHC, CASAC & Expert at Help.org, about recommended plans and advice for those who are struggling with addiction during the holidays and the COVID-19 pandemic.