Students in Specialty Highlights SPT Week in Review

5. Ixekizumab Shows Promise Treating Psoriatic Arthritis

The IL-17 inhibitor reduced the number of tender and swollen joints in at least 20% of patients with PsA.

https://www.specialtypharmacytimes.com/news/ixekizumab-shows-promise-treating-psoriatic-arthritis

4. FDA Expands Indication of Ceritinib

Ceritinib (Zykadia) approved to treat anaplastic lymphoma kinase-positive metastatic non-small cell lung cancer.

https://www.specialtypharmacytimes.com/news/fda-expands-indication-of-ceritinib

3. How Did the Cancer Landscape Change in 2016?

Immunotherapies have improved survival in cancer patients.

https://www.specialtypharmacytimes.com/news/how-did-the-cancer-landscape-change-in-2016

2. FDA Okays Once Daily HIV Drug

Isentress HD is a once daily treatment for HIV-1 that helps patients achieve viral suppression.

https://www.specialtypharmacytimes.com/news/fda-okays-once-daily-hiv-drug

1. New Student Guide to Preparing for a Career in Specialty Pharmacy

A how-to guide for pharmacy school students interested in pursuing a career in specialty pharmacy.

https://www.specialtypharmacytimes.com/news/new-student-guide-to-preparing-for-a-career-in-specialty-pharmacy