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In outpatient breast cancer clinics, oral chemotherapies are becoming more common for various malignancies, but hematologic and non-hematologic toxicities can cause challenges for patients.

Oral oncolytics has become increasingly common as treatment for patients with cancer over the past several years.

The objective of the study was to develop an education program that increased confidence and knowledge of pharmacists managing CDK4/6 inhibitors.

In the oral chemotherapy setting, pharmacist care exceeded patients’ expectations and helped manage and avoid adverse events (AEs).

Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, explains antibody drug conjugates and their method of action. This video was filmed at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacists Association 2020 Meeting in Tampa, Florida.

The 24-hour telehealth option is available 7 days a week to people with minor illnesses, minor injuries, and skin conditions.

Pharmacy Times has announced the addition of the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) to its Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) program.

Walgreens and Bausch Health Companies Inc. have announced an expansion to their existing fulfillment agreement to bring patients lower prices. Under the expanded agreement, Walgreens patients will have access to select dermatology products from Bausch Health's cash-pay prescription program, Dermatology.com.

The partnership will develop and publish Directions in Oncology PharmacyTM.

The partnership with Google in just 1 of the initiatives that Rite Aid has implemented as part of its comprehensive strategy to address prescription drug misuse and drug use disorders.

Under a new state law that became active on Monday, 8 Albertsons pharmacy technicians in the Boise area are the first to be specially trained to prescribe this medication, according to the company.

In addition to offering on-site free and fast HIV testing, counselors from local agencies will answer questions about HIV prevention and treatment options, including PrEP, at certain Walgreens stores across the country.

Those recognized were selected by a panel of judges from more than 15,000 customer-submitted entries in October 2018, during American Pharmacists Month.

Mental Health First Aid, administered by the National Council for Behavioral Health, trains participants in mental health literacy, understanding risk factors and warning signs for mental health and addiction concerns and strategies for how to help someone in both crisis and non-crisis situations.

The clinics, branded ‘Village Medical at Walgreens,’ will provide comprehensive primary care services, integrated tightly with pharmacists, nurses, and social workers to meet the full suite of patient needs.

Through CVS Pharmacy's newest delivery offering, the majority of its stores are able to offer same-day delivery of eligible prescriptions.

The CBD-related items include non-THC containing topical creams, patches and sprays.

Of the 81 metrics included in the Healthiest Communities analysis, diabetes prevalence and smoking rate have the strongest correlation to life expectancy.

Feel More Like You was developed in collaboration with Look Good, Feel Better Foundation, the leading cancer support organization focusing attention on the appearance and beauty needs of cancer patients, and Cancer Support Community, the largest professionally led, nonprofit network of cancer support worldwide.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas is partnering with 11 Universities to study challenges that increase costs.

Ohio is arguably one of the states hardest hit by prescription drug abuse and the opioid epidemic.

Alipay will be available at more than 7,000 stores nationwide.

Rite Aid pharmacies are providing measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccinations in 2 states that are seeing an increase in reported measles cases.

The Howard University College of Pharmacy was recently awarded an $85,899 grant to educate the region’s pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on the dangers of opioid addiction and abuse.

A public awareness campaign aimed at highlighting the value of the pharmacist has entered its second phase following a successful first phase.

The weekly report is also available through an online, interactive map, which allows anyone to search and find information regarding the most current state of influenza in their community.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Walmart have announced a collaboration to offer VA-led telehealth services to reach underserved Veterans.