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Pharmacist Workload Expected to Increase Again This Fall: How Technology Can HelpThere is a real opportunity for technology to alleviate some of the administrative burdens pharmacists face so that they have more time to focus on patient care.
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Educational Opportunities Exist for the Pharmaceutical Care of AnimalsInterested individuals may gain certification or continuing-education credits, many of which are available through the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists.
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Making Prescription Labels Easier to UnderstandPrescription labels have a lot of details on them, which can make it difficult for patients to find and use important information.
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Accessibility Is Key for the Psychedelic RevolutionUse of these drugs as medications, though, promising, may be restricted for various reasons to a select few.
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Prescription for Protection: Cybersecurity Measures for Health Care ProfessionalsProactive strategies to protect health care data from hackers.
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Supporting the Evolving Retail Pharmacy Landscape While Improving Medication AdherenceMobile apps can help consumers acquire medications, but few help with adherence beyond automatic refills or medication synchronization.
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Trends in Emergency Department Follow-Up ProgramsPharmacy personnel can be integrated to optimize antimicrobial use.
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Eleven Potentially Practice-Changing Drugs Were Approved by the FDA in 2023These drugs have interesting mechanisms, unique use, or may support expanded indications in the future.
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Adverse Effects Impact Treatment Selection for VEGF-Targeted Oral TKIs in Metastatic RCCAxitinib, cabozantinib, and lenvatinib are first-line treatment options.
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Paxlovid’s Double-Edged Sword: Treating COVID-19 and the Risk of Viral Load ReboundThe 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.
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Our Shot to Stop the Pandemic: A Student's PerspectivePharmacists can advocate for teen vaccination by providing informational sessions at local high schools as well as through social media platforms.
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Surprising Drugs That Can Cause Serotonin SyndromeSpecific drugs, foods, and supplements can lead to this condition.
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Practice Pearl 3: Reducing Costs of PARPi for Ovarian Cancer TreatmentExperts in gynecologic oncology provide insight on available patient assistance programs to help lower costs of PARP inhibitors for the treatment of ovarian cancer, and how pharmacists can aid in obtaining this information.
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Coping With Burnout in the PharmacyMitigating the likelihood of pharmacy staff burnout requires a multifactorial approach.
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Oncology Overview: Akynzeo for Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and VomitingCombination netupitant and palonosetron capsules/fosnetupitant and palonosetron for injection (Akynzeo) is indicated to prevent acute and delayed nausea and vomiting associated with highly emetogenic chemotherapy.
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How Smarter Collaboration Helps Pharmacy Professionals Achieve Their GoalsPharmacy professionals can bring in the right people at the right time to identify needed changes and develop an action plan.
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Disparities in Chronic Disease Outcomes Require SolutionsFinding ways to eliminate barriers to care helps narrow the gap.
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Speech Therapy May Effectively Address Long COVID Communication IssuesIn addition to the physical symptoms of long COVID, patients have reported vocal, verbal, and cognitive issues that disrupt their ability to communicate.
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Research Shows Infusing Isatuximab in Just 30 Minutes Provides Same SafetyThe 75 minutes of infusion time typically required is costly and difficult for patients.
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Pharmacists Play a Unique Role in Creating Clean SportsA 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.
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Pharmacy Technicians as Non-Pharmacist Preceptors for a Sterile Compounding RotationRecognizing 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.
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Sugammadex: Use Criteria Optimization and Outcomes Data EvaluationEstablishing new use criteria led to an 86% reduction in the utilization of sugammadex with no appreciable impact on measured outcomes.
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Updates in Renal Cell Carcinoma ManagementImmunotherapies will continue to change standards of care for treatment of RCC.
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The Impact of Prior Authorization on Patients With CancerPrior authorizations have delayed time to treatment for patients and can directly impact clinical outcomes.
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Implementing USP <800> Guidelines in Pediatric HospitalsProtecting this vulnerable patient population requires specially designed strategies.
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Optimizing Patient Data in the Time of COVID-19Pharmacists must remain nimble to help patients continue receiving the medications they need, as technology now plays a central role in workflow and medication management.
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Reimbursement Advancement of Clinical Pharmacy ServicesClinical pharmacy services became eligible for reimbursement by all health insurance in Germany; however, challenges persist in upscaling and sustaining these services.
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What Is Going On With Male Contraception?Sixty years after the first hormonal birth control pill was marketed to women, men still have limited options with variable efficacy for birth control.
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Clinical Overview: Treatment of Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective DisordersThe mainstay of treatment for schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder includes antipsychotics.
