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Rapid antigen tests, which can identify infected individuals before they present symptoms, are considered a promising means of reducing the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccines are known to have one of the most complex schedules that the average pharmacist has ever had to manage for a vaccine directed towards a single preventable disease.

Alcohol-related disorders were the most expensive substance type that contributed to total estimated medical cost.

The need for pharmacists to return to a more clinically-focused role became apparent as the COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in patient access to care across the country.

In the United States, 91% of states had lower rates of targeted therapy use than expected.

Amjevita is approved for all indications of reference Humira except for hidradenitis suppurativa.

Providers must carefully prescribe, monitor, and adjust renally relevant drug lists in patients with chronic kidney disease to prevent progression.

Patients with acute migraines should assess their condition before starting a treatment regimen.

Change is upon us, and opportunities for advancing treatment opportunities for patients continue to look strong.

Pharmacists play an important role in providing education and support with adherence to PrEP in populations with a high risk for HIV infection.

Intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment is the most effective behavioral treatment for childhood obesity.

The agency also denied 3 citizen petitions asking for CBD products to be marketed as dietary supplements.

There's no better time to remind pharmacists that they are vital in the fight against CVD.

Investigators emphasize the importance of a timely HLH diagnosis and prompt initiation of treatment, as well as close outpatient follow-up to increase patient survival.

Moderator Curtis E. Haas, PharmD, FCCP; Deborah Simonson, PharmD; Andrew J. Donnelly, PharmD, MBA, FASHP; Noelle Chapman, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FASHP; Todd Nesbit, PharmD, MBA, FASHP, discuss current challenges facing health-system pharmacies as well as potential solutions in areas such as staffing and financial stress.

Social media can leverage pharmacists as personalities and help influence which topics the public discusses and the data they consume, presenter says.

Lisocabtagene maraleucel is a CD19-directed CAR T-cell therapy with a 4-1BB costimulatory domain, which enhances the expansion and persistence of the CAR T cells.

The updated label now includes patients with cold agglutinin disease with or without a history of transfusions.

A community-based multidisciplinary team can have a significant impact addressing health disparities and diabetes management.

Economic food insecurity, associated with cardiovascular mortality, disproportionately impacts Black communities.

Anthony Pudlo, PharmD, MBA, executive director of the Tennessee Pharmacists Association, discussed his presentation at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) 2023 Regional Chain conference.

Pharmacists want you to be on time.

The efficacy and adverse effects associated with COVID-19 vaccines is a leading cause of hesitancy in parents, according to a new study.

The FDA approved a new azole antifungal for recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis.

The test, called VirSNiP SARS-CoV-2 Spike F486P, is for research use only and specifically targets the unique mutation F486P found within the XBB.1.5 Omicron sub-variant.

Pudlo’s presentation focused on key shifts in chain pharmacies, including pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform, pharmacist-administered vaccine trends, and provider status.

The moves come after other efforts to improve staff shortages, including higher wages, lunch breaks, and signing bonuses.

Comprehensive medication management is 1 way to optimize therapy, according to Steven Chen, PharmD, FASHP, FCSHP, FNAP, who spoke at the NACDS Regional 2023 Meeting.

Spinal cord stimulation has been used for 50 years to effectively manage chronic pain without opioids.

National Association of Chain Drug Stores CEO and president, and 2 other experts discuss the importance of advocacy on the statewide policy level.