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Expert: US Spending on Medicines in 2021 Was Higher Than in Recent History
Murray Aitken, executive director of IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, discusses the implications of the increase in spending on medicines in the United States in 2021.
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Ask Questions, Get Feedback to Make the Most of APPE Rotations
To maximize this challenging experience, pharmacy students should be eager to learn and inquisitive.
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Novel Investigational Treatment Slows Lung Function Decline in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
There is greater than a 98% probability that BI 1015550 was superior to placebo in slowing down the worsening of lung function in individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Pharmacist Medication Insights: Galcanezumab (Emgality) for Migraine
Galcanezumab-gnlm (Emgality) is a CGRP antagonist indicated in adults for the preventive treatment of migraine and treatment of episodic cluster headache.
Daily OTC Pearl: CalmEar
CalmEar is for dry, irritated, and itchy ears.
Daily Medication Pearl: Kazano (Alogliptin and Metformin HCl)
Kazano is a dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 (DPP-4) inhibitor and a biguanide combination product indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
Pharmacy Performance Measures and Quality of Care Improvement
Pharmacy performance measures allow the pharmacy to be more engaged in the patient's care that focuses on outcomes.
Study: Herpesvirus Infection May Increase Risk of Diabetes
Of the 7 herpesviruses examined in the study, herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus were associated with incidence of prediabetes and diabetes among individuals with normal glucose tolerance.
Pharmacists Can Identify, Prevent, and Treat Viral Hepatitis
They play an indispensable role in the vaccination and management of complex regimens.
PQA Research Strives to Promote Health Equity
There are many initiatives that are going on at PQA right now that are related to health equity.
Advancing Multistate Licensure Is Vital in Telehealth Era
But meeting regulatory requirements may entail a great deal of financial expertise and time.
Insomnia Is Hiding in Plain Sight
Pharmacists must communicate more than drugs and dosages and offer counseling on lifestyle and sleep habits.
Despite Reaching ‘Breaking Point,’ Many Women Wait a Year Before Seeking Mental Health Treatment
More than half of women diagnosed with anxiety and/or depression said they waited at least 1 year before seeking treatment, or never sought treatment at all.
Study: 2 Mtb Proteins May Be Used to Detect Tuberculosis Infection in Elephants, Humans
Investigators suggested a new test method for the infection with ESAT6/CFP10 and to monitor the disease development and treatment with Ag85B.
Pharmacy Focus: Oncology Edition - PARP Inhibitors in Ovarian Cancer
Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, discussed how PARP inhibitors have changed the treatment landscape of ovarian cancer.
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Pharmacist Medication Insights: Ibalizumab (Trogarzo) for HIV
Ibalizumab-uiyk (Trogarzo, Theratechnologies) is an injectable CD4-directed post-attachment HIV-1 inhibitor for the treatment of HIV type 1 infection in heavily treatment-experienced adults.
Help Manage Toxicities With BRAF and MEK Inhibitors
Watch for alopecia, arthralgia, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea, pyrexia, rash, and vomiting, among others.
PQA's Resource Guide Lays Framework As Opportunity for Different Health Care Settings
The guide is an opportunity to just catalog what else is going on there to kind of be an inspiration for expansion of services.
Study Results Link Hormonal Changes During Menopause to Decline in Cardiovascular Health
But HRT is associated with positive changes to cholesterol levels, though the sample size was small, the analysis shows.
Study: 6 Predictors Help Determine Amount of Lithium for Patients With Bipolar Disorder
The analysis, results of which are published in The Lancer Psychiatry, also identifies genetic markers that seem to influence how quickly the body eliminates the medication from its system.
Home-Based Services Improve Health Outcomes
Pharmacists can resolve medication-related problems through face-to-face consultations with patients.
The Role of Pharmacists in Preventing Rhabdomyolysis
The use of certain drugs, such as statins, may lead to rhabdomyolysis.
Virtual Reality, Psychedelic Medicine May Open New Doors for Research Assessing Mental Health
Agnieszka Sekula and Prash Puspanathan, MD, co-founders of Enosis Therapeutics, discuss the impact of therapeutic environment on the pharmaceutical effects of psychedelics.
Experts Urge FDA to Speed Approval of New Treatments, Preventative Measures for Recurrent C. Diff
The organizations emphasized the need to better understanding the patient experience for those with recurrent CDI.
Changes in the Law Result From OTC Drug Product Tampering
Chicago Tylenol murders still reverberates after 40 years; they changed medication packaging forever.
Pharmacy Focus: Psychedelic Pharmacy - Virtual Reality in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
We spoke with Agnieszka Sekula and Prash Puspanathan, MD, co-founders of Enosis Therapeutics, about the use of virtual reality in psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Serious Adverse Effects Associated With Herbal Supplement Use
Consumers using herbal supplements need to be aware of possible adverse effects, respect dosing recommendations, and to consider possible interactions with other medications.
Daily Medication Pearl: Xofigo (Radium Ra 223 Dichloride)
Xofigo is indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases, and no known visceral metastatic disease.
Daily OTC Pearl: Beat The Bloat
Beat the Bloat helps reduce belly bloat caused by digestion woes, gas, and water retention.
Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 15
In this episode, Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, answered listeners' most frequently asked questions.