Lifelong Learning in Specialty Pharmacy Highlights SPT Week in Review

5. Abiraterone Before Hormone Therapy Improved Prostate Cancer Survival by Nearly 40%

Cancer treatment also reduced the rates of severe bone complications by more than half.

https://www.specialtypharmacytimes.com/news/abiraterone-before-hormone-therapy-improved-prostate-cancer-survival-by-nearly-40

4. FDA Approves Oral Powder for Pediatric HIV Treatment

Powder formulation of HIV drug receives FDA approval.

https://www.specialtypharmacytimes.com/news/fda-approves-oral-powder-for-pediatric-hiv-treatment

3. Sofosbuvir Reduces Need for Liver Transplants in Patients with Hepatitis C

HCV drug greatly reduced the rates of liver transplants and mortality in patients with advanced stages of cirrhosis.

https://www.specialtypharmacytimes.com/news/sofosbuvir-reduces-need-for-liver-transplants-in-patients-with-hepatitis-c

2. Patient Support Programs Improve Functional Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Additional support programs found to benefit the physical and emotional needs of patients with RA.

https://www.specialtypharmacytimes.com/news/patient-support-programs-improve-functional-outcomes-in-rheumatoid-arthritis

1. Lifelong Learning in Specialty Pharmacy Goes Beyond Continuing Education Requirements

Recent pharmacy school graduates will find the benefits of investing in professional development to open new career paths.

https://www.specialtypharmacytimes.com/news/lifelong-learning-in-specialty-pharmacy-goes-beyond-continuing-education-requirements