Videos

Lacy La Fever, PharmD, MS, discussed outcomes associated with different carboplatin AUC dosing strategies.

A panelist discusses how emerging advancements in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment include the anticipated FDA approval of subcutaneous amivantamab, which would significantly reduce infusion-related reactions seen in the MARIPOSA trials while improving patient experience and reducing infusion center chair time, as well as promising antibody-drug conjugates like sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) that may provide better first and second-line treatment options with potentially less toxicity than current standard regimens.

Dracey Poore explores the future of biosimilars, emphasizing the need for increased adoption.

Specialty pharmacy experts discuss how emotional support, addressing patient loneliness, and peer-to-patient programs can significantly improve medication adherence and patient care.

UPMC enhances care for patients with heart failure through integrated pharmacy and cardiology team collaboration.

Experts emphasized the importance of addressing regulatory and payer-side challenges to fully leverage AI's potential in pharmacy settings.

Digital pharmacy solutions are revolutionizing patient care.

This screening method can help empower patients to better manage their health and seek additional care.

A panelist discusses how physicians can partner with pharmacists to identify respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidates among high-risk populations, emphasizing the pharmacist’s role in prevention efforts and the importance of supportive care and awareness of newly approved vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.

A panelist discusses how physicians can recognize the burden of RSV in high-risk populations, stay informed about preventive strategies such as vaccines and monoclonal antibodies, and apply clinical insights to reduce severe outcomes and hospitalizations.

Cardinal Health is investing in cold chain logistics and packaging solutions to expedite the delivery of novel therapies from FDA approval to patient access.

Panelists discuss how PCSK9 inhibitors, bempedoic acid, and inclisiran lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) through distinct mechanisms—PCSK9 inhibitors enhance LDL receptor recycling, bempedoic acid inhibits ATP citrate lyase to reduce cholesterol synthesis, and inclisiran uses RNA interference to decrease PCSK9 production—comparing their efficacy in reducing recurrent cardiovascular events.

Panelists discuss how medical professionals navigate statin initiation, considering contraindications or delays in specific patient populations, including those with liver disease or renal impairment, older adults, and other high-risk groups, while also examining evolving treatment patterns and factors influencing the adoption of more intensive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies.

Jonas Congelli, RPh, discusses how limited distribution networks and medically integrated pharmacies can improve access, continuity, and quality of oncology care—particularly in underserved areas—while addressing systemic barriers posed by traditional distribution models and pharmacy benefit managers.

Ravi Parikh, MD, MPP, FACP, discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming oncology pharmacy by accelerating drug development, enhancing clinical decision-making, supporting value-based care, and raising critical questions about ethics, regulation, and data integrity.

Paula E. Voinescu, PhD, MD, emphasized the need for additional research in this area, noting it is both “surprising and upsetting.”

A panelist discusses how pharmacists contribute to multidisciplinary care for patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by providing comprehensive education, creating customized medication calendars, ensuring appropriate dose adjustments for individual patient factors, advocating for patients to balance efficacy with toxicity management, and helping patients navigate insurance systems to access expensive medications through assistance programs, particularly when transitioning from targeted therapies to more complex regimens.

A panelist discusses how implementing new clinical trial findings into practice involves multiple challenges including operationalizing treatment regimens in electronic medical records (EMR), procuring medications, obtaining formal approval through institutional committees, and, most significantly, securing insurance approval since insurers often update their formularies less frequently than FDA approvals occur, which can delay patient care.

Specialty pharmacies must develop comprehensive health equity programs that address diverse patient needs.

Sasha Watson, PharmD, BCOP, discusses the emerging role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in colon cancer, highlighting its potential to enhance precision oncology by improving early detection, guiding adjuvant therapy decisions, and monitoring disease recurrence and treatment resistance.

Specialty pharmacies can leverage advanced analytics, AI, and comprehensive data insights to create targeted clinical programs.

Specialty distributors provide strategic partnerships that enhance pharmaceutical manufacturers' ability to bring innovative medicines to market.

Experts emphasize the need to understand patient journeys, navigate complex value chains, and strategically match the right patients with groundbreaking therapies.

Experts share operational challenges and patient care implications of the Inflation Reduction Act's (IRA) drug pricing reforms.

Panelists discuss how the initiation of statin therapy requires careful consideration of contraindications and patient-specific factors, particularly in those with liver disease, renal impairment, or advanced age, while noting evolving treatment patterns toward more intensive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies based on individualized risk assessment.

Panelists discuss how statin therapy for primary prevention requires careful consideration of cardiovascular risk factors against potential adverse effects such as myalgia and liver abnormalities, generally favoring treatment when the calculated 10-year atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease [ASCVD] risk exceeds 7.5% to10% and adjusting recommendations based on individual patient factors including age, comorbidities, and preferences.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in advancing biosimilar adoption through targeted education and by addressing misconceptions about safety and efficacy.