The Pharmacy Times® Hematology Resource Center is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights on the treatment of blood disorders, include blood and bone marrow cancers, anemia, hemophilia, blood-clotting disorders, and leukemia.
May 13th 2024
Antihemophilic factor (recombinant) Fc-VWF-XTEN fusion protein-ehtl was initally approved in February 2023 for adults and children with hemophilia A for prophylaxis and on-demand treatment to control bleeding.
Continuing the Conversation in Myelofibrosis: The Role of Managed Care in Supporting Treatment Goals Through Appropriate Use of Emerging Therapies
1.0 Credits / Hematology, Oncology
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Caring for Patients With Chronic Graft-versus-Host Disease: The Important Role of Pharmacists on the Cancer Care Team
1.5 Credits / Hematology, Oncology
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New Frontiers in the Treatment of Lower-Risk Myelodysplastic Syndromes and the Role of Oncology Pharmacists
1.5 Credit / Hematology, Oncology
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Advancing Myelofibrosis Treatment and Management With JAK Inhibitors and Specialty Pharmacist-led Strategies
1.5 Credits / Hematology
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Clinical Updates in AML Induction and Maintenance Regimens and the Role of the Specialty Pharmacist
1.5 Credit(s) / Hematology, Oncology
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Background and Key Concepts in Biosimilars: Improving Awareness and Addressing Common Concerns
1.0 Credit / Law
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Supporting Safe, Effective, and Equitable Access to B-Cell Maturation Antigen (BCMA)-Directed Treatments in Multiple Myeloma: Strategies for Specialty and Managed Care Pharmac...
1.5 Credit / Hematology, Oncology
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Exploring the Advancements in BTK Inhibitor Therapy for Mantle Cell Lymphoma and the Growing Impact of Oncology Pharmacists
1.0 Credit / Hematology, Oncology
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Clinical Conversations With the Cancer Care Team: Striving for Equitable Access to Oral Anticancer Medications
1.5 Credits / Law, Oncology
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Advances in the Treatment of Myelofibrosis: Updates and Considerations for Managed Care Professionals
1.0 Credit / Hematology, Oncology
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Assessing Emerging Therapies and Multidisciplinary Practices in Managing Myelofibrosis
1.5 Credits / Hematology, Oncology
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Navigating Drug Resistance and Optimizing Care
1.0 Credit / Hematologic Cancer, Hematology, Oncology
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Optimizing Use of Small Molecule Inhibitors in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Strategies for Safe and Effective Use
1.0 Credits / Hematology, Oncology
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Child Abuse: Responsibilities and Protection of the Reporter
1.0 Credit / Law
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Management of DOAC-Associated Bleeding With Reversal Agents: A Comprehensive Approach for Health-System Pharmacists
1.0 Credit / Hematology
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Keeping Pace With New Developments in Multiple Myeloma: Updates and Strategies to Optimize Bispecific Antibodies and CAR T-Cell Therapy
1.5 Credits / Oncology, Hematology, Hematologic Cancer
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Addressing the Gaps and Clinical Challenges in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: Updates and Strategies for Managed Care
1.5 Credits / Hematology, Hematologic Cancer, Oncology
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Sotatercept Improves Exercise Capacity in Individuals With Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
April 27th 2023The median change from baseline at week 24 in the 6-minute walk distance was 34.4 m in the sotatercept group and 1 m in the placebo group among patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension.
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FDA Approves Polatuzumab Vedotin-piiq Plus R-CHP For Certain Types of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
April 20th 2023In a phase 3 trial, the risk of disease progression, relapse, or death was reduced by 27% with polatuzumab vedotin-piiq plus R-CHP compared with R-CHOP in adults with previously untreated diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or high-grade B-cell lymphoma.
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Accelerated Approvals Withdrawn for Ibrutinib in Mantle Cell Lymphoma, Marginal Zone Lymphoma
April 7th 2023Accelerated approvals for ibrutinib (Imbruvica) for patients with mantle cell lymphoma and with marginal zone lymphoma voluntarily withdrawn based on data that were insufficient to support conversion to full approval.
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The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association Makes Purposeful Strides Towards Inclusive Care
March 31st 2023The Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA) created committees, inclusion statements, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) checkpoints to improve healthcare for underserved or historically less included populations.
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Pharmacists Need to Be An Advocate, Recognized as Integral to Care Teams
March 29th 2023President (2022 to 2023) of the Hematology Oncology Pharmacists Association (HOPA) highlights the many ways that hematology/oncology pharmacists can collaborate with care teams to improve access to care at HOPA Annual Conference 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona from March 29 to April 1.
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FDA Approves Rezafungin Injection for the Treatment of Candidemia, Invasive Candidiasis
March 24th 2023Rezafungin (Rezzayo; Cidara Therapeutics Inc, Melinta Therapeutics LLC) is the first new treatment option approved for individuals with candidemia and invasive candidiasis in more than a decade.
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FDA Advisory Committee Supports Polatuzumab for Previously Untreated Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
March 10th 2023On April 2, 2023, the FDA will announce the approval status of Roche’s supplemental Biologics License Application for polatuzumab in the treatment of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
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Study Shows PCV13 Followed by PPSV23 Protects Against Pneumococcal Diseases in Patients With SCD
March 6th 2023The immunological efficacy of the 13-valent conjugate pneumococcal vaccine followed by 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine has been poorly documented in adult patients with sickle cell disease.
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FDA Approves First-in-Class Factor VIII Therapy for Hemophilia A
February 24th 2023Altuviiio [antihemophilic factor (recombinant), Fc-VWF-XTEN fusion protein-ehtl; Sanofi] is high-sustained factor VIII replacement therapy indicated for routine prophylaxis and on-demand treatment to control bleeding episodes and for perioperative management in adults and children with hemophilia A.
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