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Fouad Atouf, senior vice president of global biologics at US Pharmacopeia, discusses how established quality standards, drawing from the realm of small molecule drugs and evolving to meet the complexities of biologics, play a pivotal role in fostering trust.

Treatment options are distinct in their mechanisms, safety profiles, and implications for patients’ quality of life.

Up-front payments to pharmacies will be significantly lower starting this year, creating cash flow challenges

The updated indication for the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine is for adults aged 50 to 59 with underlying conditions who are at an increased risk of contracting the virus.

The vitamin improved lipid metabolism to slow the progression of the disease.

Bepirovirsen is a triple action investigational antisense oligonucleotide and is being evaluated in the B-Well phase 3 clinical trial program for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B.

Despite the tool’s ability to predict efficacy of sertraline in patients with major depressive disorder, the investigators note that future research will seek to improve the algorithm.

The FDA approval marks the first and only FDA-approved oral therapy for this patient population, and the drug is expected to be available by the end of February.

AI can pair people to foods that are best suited for their unique needs, according to a food-as-medicine entrepreneur.

In addition to improved progression-free survival, patients treated with this regimen also showed improved complete response or stronger and were minimal residual disease-negative.

Fouad Atouf, senior vice president of global biologics at US Pharmacopeia, discusses the importance of robust quality standards in addressing concerns regarding biosimilar safety and efficacy.

This issue of Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Oncology features the publication's first manuscript to undergo peer review.

In a study, nipocalimab helped more than 50% of patients with high-risk of hemolytic disease of the fetus and newborn achieve a safe live birth.

The prevalence of hypertension continues to increase amongst adults in the United States, leading to other cardiovascular conditions. Lifestyle changes and medication adherence are essential for appropriate hypertension management.

Between 2018 and 2021, kindergarten-readiness dropped by 10%.

The levels of disease activity after 6 months of tumor necrosis factor-α inhibitors could help predict the response to therapy at 4 years for those who have long-standing rheumatoid arthritis.

Diabetes self-management education works with patients own goals to manage the condition, prevent cardiovascular risk, and stay safe.

"Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Oncology" welcomes the launch of the peer-review process.

A decrease in mortality and a lower risk of neonatal complications were reported among infants with vaccinated mothers.

Patients readily accepted physical interventions and referrals to oncology clinical pharmacy practitioners.

In addition to managing adverse effects and educating both patients and providers, pharmacists help patients get access to much-needed treatments.

Bevacizumab is a recombinant humanized G1 monoclonal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor antibody that is used in combination with chemotherapy to treat solid tumors.

The pharmacy director of Baptist Health South Florida details the features and successes of medication delivery services they provide.

Investigators found high incidences of non-susceptibility with penicillin and increasing resistance to macrolides for pneumococcal diseases.

Ibrutinib and other Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors can cause the development of or worsen pre-existing hypertension.

The company said the council members will meet quarterly to identify ways to attract, recruit, and create a dynamic workplace for both current and future pharmacists.

This agent can prevent the depletion of heparan sulphate in the endothelial glycocalyx layer of endothelial cells, ultimately protecting against vision loss and renal failure caused by diabetes.