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HMGCR inhibitors were found to significantly increase the risk of experiencing microvascular complications in patients with diabetes, whereas NPC1L1 inhibitors were found to reduce the risk.

Gabe Hinojosa, PharmD, BCOP, shares key data for pharmacists from the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting.

Compared with prior intravenous formulations, the autoinjector is a more accessible administration method for children and their caregivers.

Six years following vaccination with 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine in a Chinese population, antibody levels remained high, although not as high as 28 days following vaccination.

Hulio shows comparable efficacy and safety to Humira in treating chronic plaque psoriasis, supporting its FDA interchangeability status.

Low-energy total diet replacement programs show promise for individuals with obesity and type 2 diabetes, without increasing eating disorder risks.

Manish Agrawal, MD, explores the evolving role of pharmacists in psychedelic-assisted therapy, highlighting ongoing efforts to develop standardized protocols and the emerging involvement of pharmacy teams in patient education and safety.

The session highlighted tirzepatide’s unique mechanism of action, based on comprehensive clinical data and real-world evidence.

Hospitals and health systems proactively monitor and manage data accuracy with third-party administrators to maintain 340B program compliance and maximize benefits for vulnerable patient populations.

Datopotamab deruxtecan gains FDA approval, offering new hope for adults with advanced EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer after prior therapies.

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is poised to transform type 2 diabetes management.

Glucocorticoids alone were found to reduce treatment failure and fever duration, but the combination with intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) significantly reduced the need for adjunctive immunotherapy following treatment.

Ready-to-use glucagon simplifies hypoglycemia rescue by providing easy-to-use options for patients and caregivers.

These changes are creating operational challenges for oncology infusion centers.

Manish Agrawal, MD, discusses the expanding influence of his group-based psychedelic therapy model in oncology and beyond, highlighting its adaptation in military posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) research, the sustained benefits of long-term patient integration, and growing institutional interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy.

Pharmacists have the skills to improve patient outcomes and relieve burdens on other providers.

Lorundrostat reduces blood pressure and urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hypertension.

Continuous glucose monitors provide individuals with type 2 diabetes with real-time, actionable insights about their health.

Oral semaglutide shows promising cardiovascular benefits for type 2 diabetes patients, reducing major adverse events by 14% in the SOUL trial.

CagriSema shows promising weight loss and metabolic benefits in recent trials, offering new hope for obesity and type 2 diabetes management.

Experts discuss the low prescription rates of ready-to-use glucagon for individuals with diabetes.

Expert shares insights on advancing diabetes care in community pharmacies.

Semaglutide shows promise in enhancing walking ability and reducing disease progression in patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral artery disease.

The expert discusses the evolving landscape of diabetes treatment, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive care beyond glucose management.

Oncology pharmacists are increasingly shaping patient care by integrating remote care, medication reconciliation, and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as by addressing drug shortages.

At the 2025 Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting, Kevin Chen, PharmD, MS, BCOP, CPP, reviewed several key studies from the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, highlighting significant advancements in the treatment of small cell and non–small cell lung cancer.

Heidi Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, discusses the evolving landscape of treatment of cutaneous malignancies.

The expansion of pneumococcal vaccine recommendations would ultimately lead to economic and health benefits, especially for underserved populations.

The FDA approves dupilumab as the first targeted treatment for bullous pemphigoid, offering hope for patients with this debilitating skin condition.

Jolynn Sessions, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, shares her experience as a clinical pharmacist and the value of the Oncology Pharmacists Connect meeting.