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For Optimal Bioavailability, Administer Dronedarone With a Complete Meal

Bioavailability of dronedarone is markedly increased when administered with food. To maximize absorption, patients should take dronedarone with a complete meal (ideally >500 calories).

Risks and Impacts of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: A Growing Concern for Neonatal Health

Cannabis use during pregnancy may harm fetal development and long-term health.

Cardiovascular Risks of BTK Inhibitors: What Pharmacists Need to Know

Sarah Spinler, PharmD, FCCP, FAHA, FASHP, AACC, discussed management of atrial fibrillation in patients with cancer.

Optimizing Health System Pharmacies: Leveraging Data, Performance Indicators, and Automation

Health system pharmacies can enhance operational and financial performance by leveraging key performance indicators, data-driven tools, and automation, ultimately supporting the broader health system’s adaptability and growth within an evolving health care landscape.

The Expanding Role of CDK 4/6 Inhibitors in Breast Cancer Treatment

Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK 4/6) inhibitors have transformed the treatment of hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer across metastatic and early-stage settings, with ongoing research exploring their potential in additional breast cancer subtypes, combination therapies, and aggressive disease scenarios.

Neuriva: A Closer Look at the Efficacy and Safety of this Popular Supplement

The Evolving Landscape of Polycythemia Vera Treatment

Current treatment strategies are aimed at reducing hematocrit and symptom burden through phlebotomy, aspirin, and cytoreductive agents, while emerging therapies offer promise for better disease control and quality of life.

“We’ve Got to Get This Right From the Start”: Expert Discusses MDPNP Impacts on Pharmacies

Ronna Hauser, PharmD, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs at NCPA, discussed concerns the association has with the implementation of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Plan.

A Pharmacist’s Guide to Blockbuster Patent Expirations: 2025 and Beyond

This shift brings new responsibilities and opportunities, from managing inventory changes to counseling patients on alternative therapies.

Vaccine Injury Suit Dismissed Over Records

Case highlights the importance of careful cocumentation.

Selection Considerations for Abemaciclib Versus Ribociclib in Early HR+/HER2- Breast Cancer: Efficacy, Safety, and Long-Term Outcomes

New research highlights abemaciclib and ribociclib as promising treatments for early HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, emphasizing survival benefits and adverse effects.

Navigating Prescription Stimulant Use: Safety, Legal, and Supply Challenges in Pharmacy Practice

The rising use of prescription stimulants in the US presents significant safety risks, legal challenges, and supply chain shortages, emphasizing the need for pharmacist involvement in promoting responsible prescribing.

Neuriva: A Closer Look at the Efficacy and Safety of this Popular Supplement

Evaluation of a Pharmacy-Delivered Oncofertility Intervention

This abstract will be presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20, 2025.

Interprofessional Education in Medical School Creates a Collaborative Environment

Adaptability, teamwork, and a culture of lifetime learning are required virtues in our rapidly evolving medical landscape.

The Future of Cancer Drug Development: Advancements, Challenges, and the Transformative Role of AI

AI is revolutionizing oncology drug development, enhancing therapeutic identification and reducing approval times, but use of this tool must be carefully implemented to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Updated Clinical Guidelines Outline Optimal Treatment of Helicobacter pylori Infection

For pharmacists wondering whether bismuth quadruple therapy still reigns as the gold standard, the wait is over—the latest recommendations are here.

Managing Sustainable Drug Spend: 5 Trends Reshaping Pharmacy Benefits in 2025

The US health care market faces transformative changes in 2025, as biosimilars, GLP-1s, and new pharmacy economics reshape how benefit managers balance innovation with affordability.

Comparative Oncology: Advances in Cancer Care from Pets to Humans

Dogs share a number of cancers with humans, including melanoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, leukemia, and osteosarcoma.

Research Underscores the Critical Role of Pharmacists in Managing Stiff Person Syndrome

Stiff Person Syndrome has unique complexities, necessitating the role of pharmacists in managing its symptoms and treatment options.

Strategic AI Budgeting for Pharmacies in 2025

Pharmacies can strategically invest in AI technologies to streamline operations and improve patient care while addressing cost challenges and maximizing return on investment in 2025.

Under the Weather: Unpacking the Impact of the 2024-2025 Influenza Season

Lessons from the past season could strengthen prevention and drive vaccinations for 2025-2026.

Personalized Prevention: Identifying At-Risk Patients With Image-Based Screening

Anna Sophie Mueller, MD discusses how imaging could advance risk identification in cardiovascular care.

Emerging Bispecific T-Cell Engagers in Myeloma: Promises and Hurdles

The multiple myeloma landscape is evolving, with bispecific T-cell engagers offering hope.

New Walgreens Program Aims to Enable Pharmacy Technicians to Pursue PharmD Degrees

PharmStart empowers pharmacy technicians to pursue their education with tuition-free prerequisites, addressing barriers to entering pharmacy school.

Gold Bagging: Setting the Gold Standard for Patients

Gold bagging integrates health system-owned specialty pharmacies with clinical workflows to enhance safety, efficiency, outcomes, and patient experience.

Guiding Patients Through Allergy Medication Safety: Pharmacists’ Role Following FDA Warning on Cetirizine and Levocetirizine

The FDA is warning of rare severe itching after stopping long-term use of popular allergy medications cetirizine and levocetirizine, urging patient education.

Dry Mouth: Its Etiology, Symptoms, and Strategies for Management

Pharmacists with a deeper knowledge of xerostomia are ideally positioned to help educate patients with dry mouth on making informed self-care decisions for effective symptom management and improved quality of life.

An Overview of Vitamins and Supplements in Multiple Sclerosis

By examining the evidence, pharmacists can gain insights into whether these supplements could be integrated into MS treatment regimens to improve patient outcomes.