
Pharmacy deserts challenge access to essential medications, but innovative solutions like telepharmacy and mobile units empower pharmacists to bridge the gap.
Pharmacy deserts challenge access to essential medications, but innovative solutions like telepharmacy and mobile units empower pharmacists to bridge the gap.
Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases may have a protective effect against serious COVID-19 outcomes once they receive a pneumococcal vaccination.
Laura R. Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP, shares actionable strategies for oncology pharmacists to navigate biosimilar and 505(b)(2) drug implementation, manage payer and formulary complexities, and optimize cost-effective care delivery across oncology service lines.
FDA fast-tracks TRE-515 for advanced prostate cancer, combining it with radiation therapy to enhance treatment outcomes and patient care.
Previously indicated to reduce the risk of end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization for heart failure (HF) in chronic kidney disease, finerenone is now approved for patients with HF directly, offering a new treatment option.
Keri Bates, PharmD, shares how the nomination validates years of hard work, highlights the deep relationships built with the community, and inspires continued growth and innovation.
Pharmacy-based clinical services demonstrate both public health impact and financial sustainability.
Innovative pharmacist-led care models—from tech-enabled Afib screenings and HPV immunizations to Medicare-supported diabetes prevention—demonstrate how pharmacies are redefining their role in team-based clinical care.
CBD use can elevate liver enzymes in 5% to 6% of adults, highlighting the need for monitoring and safe usage practices.
Empowering pharmacy technicians enhances team efficiency, improves patient care, and fosters a positive work culture, driving pharmacy success in a competitive landscape.
Dalpiciclib combined with endocrine therapy significantly enhances progression-free survival in HR+/HER2– breast cancer, as shown in the DAWNA-A trial.
These health care professionals are crucial to optimizing safety in medication therapy, addressing policy barriers, and the collaboration with others in the field.
The long-term outcomes from the CARTITUDE-1 trial in multiple myeloma and durable complete response data from the STARGLO trial in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can be significant for these disease states.
States have expanded access to over-the-counter ivermectin, raising concerns among health experts about safety, misinformation, and self-medication risks.
Bates' insights offer a roadmap for creating a sustainable pharmacy workforce while strengthening patient care and operational efficiency.
Complete response letters, which indicate reasons why a drug could not be approved in its current form, offer insightful information to drug developers on the inner mechanisms of the FDA’s approval process.
A maternal inflammatory diet during pregnancy raises the risk of offspring developing type 1 diabetes, highlighting the impact of nutrition on early health.
Annie Eisenbeis, PharmD, MBA, showcased how Missouri’s Pharmacy Vaccine Gap Closure Program is transforming pharmacy-based immunization services through scalable workflows, team training, and a redefined role for pharmacy technicians as community health workers.
Lara Zakaria, PharmD, introduced the topic of pharmaconutrition, urging pharmacists to integrate food, lifestyle, and gut health into patient care through evidence-based, practical interventions.
Lumatperone showed a 63% reduction in relapse risk for patients with schizophrenia, promising improved patient stability and care.
Gustavo Alva, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, discusses the importance of mental health awareness among pharmacists and patients.
By closing the gap on patients who are recommended lipid-lowering therapies but do not receive them, researchers say that thousands of cardiovascular events could be prevented and billions of dollars would be saved.
mRNA-1273, marketed as Spikevax by Moderna, is now fully approved for individuals aged 6 months through 64 years with high-risk features for severe COVID-19.
Kirollos S. Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, FACCC, FAPO, discusses how oncology pharmacists can lead value-based care efforts under the Enhanced Oncology Model (EOM) by improving care coordination, managing costs, aligning with performance metrics, and leveraging clinical data systems to enhance patient outcomes.