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Prevalence of Dosage Modifications and Impact on Response Milestone Among Patients With CML Treated With Imatinib Using RWD

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

The Evolving Pharmacist Role in HER2-Negative Adjuvant Breast Cancer Therapy

Julia Ziegengeist, PharmD, BCOP offers insights for pharmacists navigating adjuvant and neoadjuvant treatment of breast cancer.

AUC 5 vs AUC 6: MUSC Study Highlights the Trade-offs in Neoadjuvant Breast Cancer Treatment

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

Paxlovid’s Double-Edged Sword: Treating COVID-19 and the Risk of Viral Load Rebound

The conversation of VLR has sparked a discussion as to whether or not other COVID-19 treatment agents are associated with a surge in symptoms and if so, how those agents compare with the rebound effect of nirmatrelvir/ritonavir.

Specialty Pharmacies Can Dispense the Emotional Script to Support Patients

A human-first support model helped boost adherence and outcomes, proving emotional connection is key to specialty medication success.

The Controversial 340B Rebate Pilot Program Is Moving Forward

HRSA moves forward with the 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program, raising concerns among health care providers about financial impacts and operational challenges.

Medication Meltdown: Unpacking Drug Shortages

Pharmacy staff can be instrumental members of shortage management teams.

Pharmacists Play a Unique Role in Creating Clean Sports

A strong knowledge of pharmacology and clinical pharmacotherapeutics is essential for sports pharmacists, enabling them to support athletes' overall health while ensuring compliance with anti-doping regulations.

PillPack From Amazon Pharmacy Expands Into Medicare Part D Services: Inside Its PillPack, Caregiver Tools, and AI-Powered Pharmacy Vision

From AI-powered prescription fulfillment to the expansion of PillPack for Medicare patients, Carey outlines how Amazon Pharmacy is streamlining access, improving affordability, and setting the stage for a more patient-centered health care future.

Pharmacy Technicians as Non-Pharmacist Preceptors for a Sterile Compounding Rotation

Recognizing pharmacy technicians as non-pharmacist preceptors can provide an opportunity for professional development while encouraging technicians to practice at the top of their education and training activities.

New Jersey Society of Health-System Pharmacy Hosts 2nd Annual Pharmacy Leader and Pharmacy Technician Symposium

The NJSHP's 2nd Annual Symposium fosters networking and education for pharmacy professionals, featuring expert insights on compliance and regulation in pharmacy compounding.

From $200,000 in Student Loan Debt to Becoming a 7-Figure Pharmacist

Each month, Timothy Ulbrich will share lessons on mindset, strategy, and habits to help pharmacists achieve lasting security and financial freedom.

States Grant Prescribing Authority to Psychologists

This movement has aimed to address the mental health care epidemic in the United States.

Pharmacy Deserts: A Crisis Health Care Providers Can Help Solve with Technology and Teamwork

Going with the Flow: Updates in Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease

CKD is a complication of diabetes. Emerging treatments aim to optimize management and reduce risks. Pharmacists are key in applying new evidence to clinical practice.

Optimizing Self-Management for Outpatient Pharmacy Patients With Diabetes

The use of outpatient pharmacy protocols for glucose testing and insulin administration supplies should be expanded to assist patients in the self-management of diabetes.

Integrating Biosimilars Into Retina and Neurology Practices Requires Careful Planning

Successfully integrating biosimilars into practices requires careful planning and execution, as they impact virtually all aspects of a practice.

Sotatercept Demonstrates Its Potential in the Phase 3 ZENITH Trial

Marc Humbert, MD, PhD, shared data that were presented at the ACC 2025 Scientific Sessions.

Cimerli Offers a New, Interchangeable Biosimilar for Ocular Conditions

Cimerli offers a promising biosimilar treatment for age-related macular degeneration, enhancing vision preservation with its effective VEGF inhibition.

From Diagnosis to Therapy: Pharmacists Can Help Close the Gap in Colorectal Cancer Treatment

Michael Arnold, PharmD, discussed the role of oncology pharmacists in enhancing biomarker testing for patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.

Impact of Time to First Epinephrine Administration on Outcomes After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest With Initial Nonshockable Rhythm

This study found no significant difference in the sustained return of spontaneous circulation or survival to hospital discharge based on the timing of the first epinephrine administration in these patients.

Pediatric Amoxicillin Dosing: A Guide for Indication-Based Dose Selection

Amoxicillin is a favorable choice for outpatient use in pediatric patients given its relatively narrow spectrum of activity and palatable formulation.

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.

Unlocking PROTACs’ Potential: Overcoming Development Challenges

Proteolysis-targeting chimeras hold enormous potential, but also present significant challenges to drug developers.

Potential Safety Concerns With Evinacumab

This case report depicts a probable infusion reaction in a 61-year-old woman prescribed evinacumab for the treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia.

Drafts, Laughs, and Lasting Lessons: Inside a Unique Medical Writing Experience

The University of Connecticut's Medical Writing Certificate program transforms aspiring writers into confident communicators through hands-on training and real-world experience.

Op-Ed: Expand Patient Choice to Lower Medication Costs

Optimizing Infusion Chair Time for Oncology Trials: Follow-Up Study

This study evaluated factors affecting the duration of the infusion appointment times for 392 clinical trial patients.

Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty Clinic

An infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.

Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor-Associated Nephritis: A Case of Nivolumab-Induced Acute Kidney Injury in a Patient with Urothelial Carcinoma

This case highlights the importance of recognizing ICPI-AKI, implementing effective therapeutic interventions, and understanding the clinical context to prevent irreversible renal damage.