Fran Gregory, PharmD, MBA, vice president of Emerging Therapies at Cardinal Health, discussed the role biosimilars are playing in the pharmaceutical market as well as in patient access.
Harsha Rajasimha, PhD, discusses current challenges leading to clinical trial delays, such as the “valley of death.”
Although this should be a relatively routine process, the national conversations around abortion and contraception have brought more attention to the decision.
Lili Wang, MD, PhD, discusses her research investigating how METTL3 regulates RNA splicing dysregulation and contributes to CLL growth.
With a growing expectation for individualized and personalized care, medically integrated pharmacies have a great opportunity to support patients and the care team.
Candace Cotto, RN, and Andrew Skinner, MD, discuss the challenges of traditional fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) in treatment of CDI.
Andrew Skinner, MD, reviews challenges in managing CDI, as well as the treatment guidelines from IDSA, SHEA, and ACG.
Josh Marsh, vice president and general manager of Sonexus Access and Patient Support at Cardinal Health, discussed how patient assistance programs are leveraging technology.
Closely monitored, decentralized trials have also been shown to improve electronic patient reported outcomes to 92% compliance, according to ObvioHealth.
Importantly, Sullivan said data show that adverse events in the home infusion environment are no higher than in any other setting.
Naiffer Romero, MSc, MPH, discusses his work at U.S. Pharmacopeia to regulate nitrosamine impurities and ensure medication quality.
Approximately 43 total specialty drugs come to the market each year, on average.
Shweta S. Namjoshi, MD, MPH, CNSC, discusses the role of the pharmacists in gastrointestinal care and the differences in care for pediatrics and adults.
Kimlin Tam Ashing, PhD, discusses her research assessing effective interventions in ethnic minority communities to increase colorectal cancer screenings.
Following 2 opposing decisions from judges in Texas and Washington State, Lanton said the issue is back in the Supreme Court.
Joseph Reilly, BS, PharmD, BCGP; Candace Cotto, RN; and Andrew Skinner, MD, review C. difficile infection (CDI), its risk factors, symptoms, and quality of life for the patient.
Experts provide an overview of the gut microbiome and its importance to nutrition and overall health.
Gregory also discussed the differences between specialty pharmacy distribution and physician’s office distribution, and the benefits of each for patients.
In addition to streamlining and strengthening patient care, Dave said working in a medically integrated pharmacy can be incredibly rewarding for pharmacists.
In addition to offering convenience and ease of access, Sullivan said allowing patients to receive care at home empowers them and improves quality of life.
Biosimilars are also expanding rapidly, offering new opportunities for payers, patients, and providers.
Although these programs are not the entire solution to rising pharmacy costs, Marsh said they are an important part of solving the problem.
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed some of the major gaps in trust in the United States, but Johnson said pharmacists are key to improving it.
Naveen Mansukhani, BPharm, discussed skyrocketing prices for specialty drugs and what is driving those increases.
Fran Gregory, PharmD, MBA, vice president of Emerging Therapies at Cardinal Health, discussed the biosimilars landscape and where biosimilars fall in the process of pharmacy and medical benefit adoption.
Cate Lockhart, PharmD, PhD, executive director of the Biologics and Biosimilars Collective Intelligence Consortium, discussed the growing biosimilars landscape .
As psychedelic medicine comes further into cancer care, pharmacists will be an important part of the interdisciplinary team in screening and evaluating patients for suitability for psychedelic medicine.
Host Christina Madison, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP, sat down with Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, FAPhA, a clinical professor in the college of pharmacy at the University of Rhode Island
The Aquilino Cancer Center established the Bill Richards Center for Healing inside the same building, so patients with cancer can receive psychedelic-assisted therapy in the same location as their cancer care.
It would also be beneficial to include a patient’s entire healthcare team in this management strategy, said an expert at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) Annual Conference 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona.
