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Transformative Pain Relief for Management of the CGRP Migraine
New research from Harvard Medical School could be a game changer for the management of headaches associated with anti-CGRP migraine therapy.
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Expert: Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Takes Patience, Trust
With recent outbreaks of measles and other vaccine-preventable diseases, vaccinations are more important than ever.
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Darolutamide Shows Acceptable Long-Term Safety Profile in Nonmetastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer
The FDA approved darolutamide in 2019 for the treatment of patients with nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer based improved metastasis-free survival.
Oncology Pharmacists Bring Value and Contribute to Cancer Care
Oncology pharmacists are as diverse as the cancers they manage and have key roles in the following areas of the cancer care continuum.
Independent Rx Forum - Preparing for DIR Fee Changes
Ronna Hauser of the National Community Pharmacists Association discusses how pharmacists should prepare for DIR fee changes with guests from NCPA.
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Survey Shows Many Americans Still Uncertain About Getting Flu Shots
One of the major concerns about getting a flu vaccine is its safety for women during pregnancy.
Celebrating Black History Month: Historically Black Colleges, Universities Are Essential to Improving Diversity in Pharmacy
In addition to vital historical contributions, pharmacists of color are crucial in reaching marginalized communities and providing culturally competent care.
Immunotherapy Followed by Targeted Therapy Shows OS Benefit in BRAF-Mutated Melanoma
Each therapy presents a different but effective treatment option.
Take the Pharmacy Times Burnout and Mental Health Survey
Managing understaffing and increasingly demanding workflows is an ongoing challenge in pharmacy.
FDA Approves Pegcetacoplan Injection for Geographic Atrophy
The approval marks the first and only treatment for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness.
Weight Problems Affect Americans With T1D Almost as Often as General Population
Findings highlight the need for evidence-based strategies to avoid being obese or overweight for patients with type 1 diabetes, which is often considered a disease of thin individuals.
Pharmacist Files False Claims Act Lawsuit
Federal court action alleges federal, state violations by former national chain employer.
Study: Individuals Who Knew Someone With COVID-19 Are More Likely to Get Vaccinated
Approximately 48.1% of those who received vaccines had family members or friends who were either sick or recovered from the illness compared with 26.9% who were unvaccinated.
Faulty Genes May Cause Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children
The findings are the first to explain the mechanisms of any Kawasaki disease, a rare childhood inflammatory condition that is triggered by different viruses.
FDA Approves Extended Release Deutetrabenazine for Tardive Dyskinesia, Chorea Associated With Huntington Disease
Austedo XR will be available in 3 extended-release tablet strengths, which provides an updated regimen that may result in a lower pill count for patients.
FDA Accepts Pair of Supplemental New Drug Applications for Anti-CMV Drug Letermovir
Letermovir is the only drug approved for prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection for patients who are CMV-seropositive and have received an allogeneic HSCT.
Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition - Pharmacists Play Key Role in Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer
Pharmacists can be involved in all aspects of care, from deciding treatment plans to educating patients, and in the growing role of oral treatments.
Radiotherapy Not Linked to Increased Survival in Older Adults With Early Breast Cancer
Incidence of regional tumor recurrence in patients with HR–positive breast cancer did not significantly differ between patients who received post operational radiotherapy.
Melanoma Armamentarium Progresses Toward Precision Therapy
Novel drug development has been focused on the augmentation of the T-lymphocyte response.
Diverse Voices Help Build Global Mindset at US Pharmacopeia
USP executive notes importance of including different voices, perspectives for expansion of quality medicine.
Positioning Specialty Pharmacy to Care for Solid Organ Transplant Recipients
A specialty pharmacy can effectively dispense, monitor, and follow-up with transplant patients who are maintained on the standard triple-drug immunosuppression regimen.
Receiving COVID-19 Booster Close to Time of Primary Vaccination Lowers Immune Response
Antibodies from an original COVID-19 vaccination may treat the mRNA booster vaccine as a virus that needs to be cleared.
Early Stages of Injectable PrEP Implant Show Promise in Complete Protection Against HIV
The latest data indicate that the formulation can provide up to 6 months of full protection against multiple virus challenges.
COVID-19 Infection Can Increase a Patient’s Risk of New-Onset Diabetes
The risk of new-onset cardiometabolic diseases was significantly elevated post-COVID-19 infection compared to pre-COVID-19 infection.
Study Results Show COVID-19 Vaccination Uptake Is Suboptimal Among Veterans
Findings indicate that primary vaccines can be improved among younger, rural-dwelling individuals.
Investigators Encourage Naloxone Availability for Health Care Providers to Combat US Drug Epidemic
Health care providers prescribe naloxone to 1 in every 70 patients prescribed a high-dose opioid medication.
Female Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19 Are Less Likely to Have Cardiovascular Complications
Arrhythmia was found to be the most common cardiovascular complication of COVID-19.
Pharmacy Focus - Alternative Career Paths in PBMs
Matt Gibbs, president of Capital Rx, discusses alternative career paths in independently owned PBMs.
Extemporaneous Compounding of Amoxicillin Suspensions During National Shortage
As of November 2022, amoxicillin suspension has been on a national shortage list, therefore the FDA has permitted temporary compounding of amoxicillin suspensions.
Experts Discuss Need for Advocacy in Pharmacy, Health Care
This episode features Kathy Pham, PharmD, BCPPS, who discusses her experience at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) and why advocacy is important to health care and the pharmacy profession.