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Handling IV Solutions Presents ChallengesPharmacies should ensure appropriate monitoring procedures are in place to prevent contamination and exposure.
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Social Determinants of Health Matter When Treating Patients With Breast CancerPharmacists play a critical role in treating patients with breast cancer and can help address their social determinant of health challenges.
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Lifileucel: A Novel Therapy for Metastatic Cutaneous MelanomaAdvancements in treatment include immune checkpoint inhibitors and BRAF/MEK inhibitors, though resistance remains a challenge, with lifileucel recently approved for previously treated metastatic cases.
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Technicians Play Key Roles in Health SystemsSeventeen percent work in hospital settings, including compounding, inpatient, medication reconciliation, and outpatient areas.
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Overview of PARP Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ovarian CancerThere are 3 PARP inhibitors that are FDA approved in multiple settings of ovarian cancer.
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Three Keys to Success for Pursuing a Career in the Biopharmaceutical IndustryBuilding a network, finding your passion, and taking steps to transition into an industry professional can help lead PharmD graduates to success.
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Pharmacists Can Help Treat Post-Intensive Care SyndromeManaging transitions of care is vital to discontinue use of unnecessary drugs and minimize medication errors.
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Approval of Tapinarof Introduces New Class of Topical Treatments for Management of Plaque PsoriasisTapinarof is a first-in-class topical steroid-free aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist intended to mitigate the symptoms of plaque psoriasis.
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Vaccination Conversations: Mastering Patient Q&A at the PharmacyWhen you’re unsure about answering a patient question, err on the side of caution and refer them to a pharmacist.
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The Community Pharmacist’s Role in the Management of MigraineMigraine is a chronic neurological disease characterized by throbbing or pulsating unilateral or bilateral headache that can last from hours to days.
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Inotuzumab Ozogamicin in Pediatric Patients With Relapsed or Refractory B-Cell ALLThis review discusses the significance of the FDA-approved drug inotuzumab ozogamicin in pediatric patients with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and relapsed/refractory (R/R) ALL, and the evolving therapeutic options in R/R ALL.
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NCPA President Discusses 3 Ways to Ride the Pharmacy Surge WaveImplement technology solutions, initiate clinical services, and shift to a proactive mindset, Michele Belcher says.
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Managing CRS and ICANS: Approaches and ProtocolsPanelists discuss how clinical management of CAR T-cell therapy–associated toxicities focuses primarily on early recognition and prompt intervention with tocilizumab and/or corticosteroids for cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and immune effector cell–associated neurotoxicity syndrome (ICANS), following established grading systems and treatment algorithms.
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How Pharmacists Can Protect Patients from Outdated COVID-19 TreatmentThe pharmacist is the last barrier between a patient and a drug, which is why it's critical for pharmacists to check for allergies, potential drug interactions, patient understanding of how to use the drug, and whether the prescription is appropriate for the diagnosis.
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Evaluation of a Chemotherapy Advanced Preparation Pilot Program to Improve Throughput in an Oncology Infusion ClinicPharmacy workflow changes in the preparation of chemotherapy products can reduce patient chair time.
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The Future of Pharmacy: How Advancements in Technology Are Transforming the FieldAI offers many benefits in health professions by efficiently handling time-consuming tasks crucial for patient care.
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Current Good Manufacturing Practices Are Reliable SafeguardProperly implemented CGMP should not be seen as a regulatory burden but a remedy to poorly compounded drugs.
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TXNIP inhibitors: A New Class of Agents for Diabetes TreatmentTXNIP inhibition could prevent beta cell loss and protect beta cell function to potentially contribute to diabetes management and its complications.
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Medically Integrated Pharmacies, Oral Oncolytic Agents Grow in Importance During COVID-19As practices have gained experience in the post-COVID-19 environment, health care professionals have found innovative ways to work around many of the obstacles the pandemic presents.
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What Does the FDA Panel’s MDMA Rejection Mean for the Future of Psychedelic Medicines?Although the committee's vote is non-binding, it does raise questions about optimal evaluation of psychedelics in clinical trials.
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Advancing Multistate Licensure Is Vital in Telehealth EraBut meeting regulatory requirements may entail a great deal of financial expertise and time.
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Pharmacists Play Role in Pharmacogenomics Clinical ServicesThey should consider many factors and use clear guidance on predicting phenotypes from genotypes to intervene optimally based on specific drug-gene interactions.
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Social Determinants of Health Matter When Treating Patients With Breast CancerPharmacists play a critical role in treating patients with breast cancer and can help address their social determinant of health challenges.
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Non-commercial Pharmacies: The Missing Link in Breaking Down Barriers to Medication AccessPatient-centric models of medication delivery that provide cost, transparency, convenience, and accessibility solutions are vital for patients to successfully navigate the current health care system.
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Op-Ed: Unnecessary Transfusions in Hospitals May Be Fueling the Blood ShortageWith costs for blood and blood products continuing to rise, appropriate blood use by hospitals is more important than ever.
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Adult Vaccinations and Decentralization of Health Care: How to Navigate the LandscapeVaccination is especially important for older adults with any chronic health conditions because vaccines can prevent serious illness and resulting complications down the road.
