
Intravenous tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech) has been approved for the treatment of COVID-19 in individuals who are hospitalized and receiving systemic corticosteroids and supplemental oxygen.

Intravenous tocilizumab (Actemra; Genentech) has been approved for the treatment of COVID-19 in individuals who are hospitalized and receiving systemic corticosteroids and supplemental oxygen.

The FDA approved lenacapavir, which is the first approval of a drug in a new class of antiretrovirals for the treatment of HIV-1 called capsid inhibitors.

The FDA's approval includes the group indication for all current and future EGFR TKIs, including erlotinib, osimertinib, and gefitinib.

HOPA DEI Committee chair Kamakshi Rao, PharmD, BCOP, FASHP, noted that on the DEI journey ahead, the oncology pharmacist should be front and center as part of the treatment team.

But many patients pay more than necessary because of PBMs, patent abuses, IQVIA data shows.

The analysis found that individuals in underserved communities were as much as 34% less likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Calcitriol may offer protection from the harmful effects of the chemical in drinking water, analysis shows.

The protein is vitally important and could be a prognostic indicator and potential therapeutic target.

TD2 remission is defined as a hemoglobin A1C level of less than 6.5% at least 1 year after stopping medication, investigators say.

Alex Barker founded The Happy PharmD to provide career coaching and career development classes, and since 2017, the company has helped over 1,500 pharmacists.

Significant advancements have changed the treatment landscape and clinical practice procedures.

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these are the most popular articles in the cholangiocarcinoma space, published on Pharmacy Times® during 2022.

A controlled substances diversion prevention program (CSDPP) that aligns with the revised ASHP guidelines is critical to ensure patients are protected from occurrences of drug diversion.

An anti-cancer vaccine that is now in clinical trials shows promise as a preventative agent. However, experts are unsure when it will be widely available.

In addition to ongoing staffing patterns and new technology, an expert said pharmacies will have to adapt to new ways of educating students and staff.

Recommendations for the management of bile duct cancer benefit authorities, patients, and physicians, but investigators say more research is needed.

The FDA granted Priority Review to both applications and set a Prescription Drug User Fee Act goal date for each application of April 21, 2023.

Survey shows pharmacies could implement more point-of-care testing and have a large pool of willing participants.

Lions and tigers and zebras oh my! Expert says precision medicine helps identify unique “zebras” (cancers), but it is increasingly difficult to keep up with new treatment indications across a broad range of cancers.

Technicians can also greatly assist managers with design considerations and with monitoring the success in appointment-based model med sync programs.

Pharmacists can provide guidance to administrators, teachers on insulin storage, dosage times.

From newsworthy moments to groundbreaking research, these are the most popular articles in the intravenous immunoglobulin space, published on Pharmacy Times® during 2022.

Targeted therapies have greatly improved patient outcomes over the past 20 years.

Pharmacists and student pharmacists became the center of responding to the Monkeypox outbreak by providing immunizations to their communities.

American Institute of the History of Pharmacy posts the collection of pharmacist Daniel Shifrin on its website.

Investigators hope findings of study in mice help improve treatment for individuals with acute kidney injury.

By interpreting and applying the data provided by algorithms, pharmacists are uniquely equipped to guide development of more patient-centered care.

When used as directed, non pharmaceutical products provide swift relief, but patients with persistent or severe pain should see a physician.

Pharmacists have been increasingly recognized as key partners in the clinical services needed to manage the pandemic.

Trends in treatment development involve more targeted, safe, and efficacious therapies.