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Back to School, Part 2: PCOA, APPE, and Beyond
A follow up to part one, we learn more about what comes after the third professional year of pharmacy school and beyond
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Breath-Actuated Aerosol for Asthma Maintenance Launches
QVAR RediHaler is now commercially available to patients by prescription in 40 mcg and 80 mcg strengths.
Pharmacy Week in Review: February 16, 2018
A look at the top stories in the world of pharmacy from last week.
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This weekly video program provides our readers with an in-depth review of the latest news, product approvals, FDA rulings, and more. Our Week in Review is a can't miss for the busy pharmacy professional.
Modified Antiviral Drug Could Cure HIV
Crystalized dolutegravir may be able to reach viral reservoirs and cure HIV.
16 Poison Prevention Tips for Families
Pharmacists can play an important role in educating families about poison prevention.
Experimental ALK Inhibitor Gains FDA Priority Review Designation for Lung Cancer
Lorlatinib was designed to bypass non-small cell lung cancer mutations that promote drug resistance
New Tool Could Help Develop Novel Asthma, Hypertension Treatments
A new tool that can measure cell strength 100 times faster than current methods may optimize drug development for several diseases.
Study Finds Gene Linked to Blood Diseases, Cancer
A gene that plays a crucial role in blood cell maturation can mutate and cause cancer to develop.
Impact of Gene Therapy Highlights SPT Week in Review
Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.
Trending News Today: Lifetime Cap for Medicaid Under Consideration
Top news of the day from across the health care landscape.
Trending News Today: Flu Season Causes Health Stocks to Plummet
Influenza Vaccine More Effective Than Previously Projected
The 2017/2018 influenza vaccine was more effective in the United States than Canada and Australia.
Should Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) Administration be Considered for the 3 to 4.5 Hours Range?
Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA) is administered in patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke. Becuase tPA administration is time sensitive, caution is required.
Rituximab Gains FDA Priority Review for Rare Disease
Rituximab (Rituxan) sparked remission among patients with pemphigus vulgaris.
New Treatment Guidelines for Clostridium Difficile
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) have released updated guidelines for Clostridium difficile infections.
Opioids May Boost Pneumococcal Infection Risk
A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine this week suggests that opioids may pose a different, unintended untoward consequence in patients: an increased risk of pneumococcal infection.
Flu Vaccine: 'Better Than Predicted,' But More Work to Do
Extending Multiple Sclerosis Drug Dosing Plummets Adverse Event Risk
A popular multiple sclerosis drug may increase the risk of a potentially-fatal brain infection.
Government Report Outlines Steps to Address Rising Drug Costs
A recent report highlights how Americans pay more for prescription drugs compared with other countries.
Twitter Proves Useful as a Platform to Discuss Adverse Events
Less serious adverse events remain a concern for patients treated for chronic diseases.
UV Light Could Fight the Spread of Influenza
Ultraviolet C light could be safely harnessed to kill influenza microbes.
Trending News Today: Idaho Violates ACA Law with 'Skinny' Health Plans
Trending News Today: Health Care Spending to Reach $5.7 Trillion in 2026
What are the Benefits for Pharmacists to Pursue HIV Credentialing?
Many pharmacists are turning to credentialing as a way to distinguish themselves professionally.
Migraines May Be Key Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Diseases
In addition to myocardial infarction and stroke, migraines may also be linked to an increased risk for venous thromboembolism and atrial fibrillation.
Post-Lung Surgery Opioid Prescriptions May Lead to Dependency
Surgeons may play an integral role in preventing opioid dependency in surgery patients.
New Prostate Cancer Drug Gets FDA OK
First Non-Metastatic, Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Drug Gets FDA Nod
Apalutamide (Erleada) was approved based on metastasis-free survival, which is a new clinical endpoint.
Kymriah Treatment Pulls Young Leukemia Patient from the Darkness
Tisagenlecleucel (Kymriah) induced remission in a patient with acute lymphoblastic leukemia who was seemingly out of options.