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Experiences With Racial and Ethnic Minority Patients Give Students Lessons Beyond the ClassroomPharmacists can leverage their own identities to advocate for happier, healthier individuals within communities of different ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
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Mental Health Awareness is Vital Year-RoundAs pharmacy professionals battle with their own challenges regarding mental health, the optimal role of psychiatric pharmacists is yet to be defined.
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Risks and Impacts of Cannabis Use During Pregnancy: A Growing Concern for Neonatal HealthCannabis use during pregnancy may harm fetal development and long-term health.
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Updates on the Use of Biosimilars for Pediatric Patients With Rheumatic DiseaseAlthough more research is needed in pediatric patients, biosimilars could improve treatment access and reduce costs.
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Addressing Racial Disparities in Opioid Prescriptions: The Role of Pharmacists in Achieving EquityPharmacists, who play a crucial role at the intersection of prescribing and dispensing, are well-positioned to influence these disparities.
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Practical Considerations of T-Cell Engagers in the Management of Relapsed/Refractory Multiple MyelomaIntegration of these agents requires supportive care considerations for cytokine release syndrome, neurotoxicity, infection, and antigen-specific toxicities to ensure optimal care of patients with multiple myeloma receiving T-cell–engaging therapies.
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Pharmacists Should Play Key Role in PharmacogenomicsFind nontraditional financing streams, identify optimal learning materials to dive into this growing space.
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Handling Hazardous Drugs Presents OpportunitiesA compliance officer role represents an exciting new challenge to ensure safe handling in compliance with United States Pharmacopeia.
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The Integration of Empathy Is Essential to the Success of Digital Health Care TechnologyHealth care is inherently human, so digital health care technology aimed at advancing human health needs empathy to be successful.
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Clinical Overview: Skysona for Early Cerebral AdrenoleukodystrophyCerebral adrenoleukodystrophy is a progressive neurodegenerative disease causes irreversible neurologic decline and can result in functional disabilities, such hearing loss and cortical blindness.
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Fauci Warns About BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 COVID-19 Variants – What to Know and How to Stay SafeNew COVID-19 variants are always cause for concern but are not a cause for panic.
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Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on Vaccinations: What Pharmacists Need to KnowBy educating their patients on the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act, pharmacists can have an even greater impact by increasing vaccine uptake in historically underserved groups.
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What Pharmacists Should Know About Drug DiversionDuring a recent roundtable discussion, industry leaders shared frontline insights on the biggest drug diversion challenges.
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Gridlock, Middleman Lobbying Cause Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reforms to Fail Again in New York BudgetMany pharmacies and safety-net providers were preparing for the long-anticipated transition from Medicaid managed care to fee-for-service (FFS)—known as the carve-out—that was set to take effect on May 1, 2021.
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Reimagining Established Drugs Medicines Could Lead to Potential New ApplicationsThe potential treatments include ivermectin, methylene blue, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, and low-dose naltrexone.
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Equal but Not the Same—2021 Update on Influenza VaccinesAs COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, it is more important than ever for pharmacists to be equipped with the knowledge and resources to bust the myths surrounding vaccinations, particularly in preparation for the upcoming influenza season, which is expected to occur from October 2021 to May 2022.
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February Marks American Heart MonthPharmacists can heighten awareness about cardiovascular health and promote heart-healthy lifestyles.
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Clinical Overview: Exploring the Impact of Co-Crystal Celecoxib and Tramadol CombinationCombining tramadol and celecoxib into a co-crystal of celecoxib-tramadol provides peripherally and centrally mediated analgesia.
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As Shortages Continue, Suppliers, Hospitals, and Health Systems Look for New SolutionsHospitals, health systems, and the supply chain are all negatively impacted by drug shortages and are each affected by the decisions of the others.
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Half of Pharmacy Technicians Feel Fulfilled in Their Current RoleThe Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Technician Committee survey explores the perception of career growth opportunities and challenges.
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Key Considerations for Implementing CRISPR/Cas9 Therapy in Health SystemsFDA approves groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease, revolutionizing treatment.
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The Role of Pharmacists in HIV Care Continues to ExpandPharmacists play a vital role in HIV care by addressing social determinants of health, managing complex HIV medication regimens, and providing comprehensive patient counseling.
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Interaction Considerations for Common OTC Drug ClassesAlthough OTC medications are generally considered safe when used as directed, there are some key drug interactions for pharmacists to keep in mind when helping patients choose an OTC product.
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Fourth-Year Pharmacy Students Help Patients and Practitioners in Transitional CareStudents are being exposed to new patient experiences through collaboration with practitioners.
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Guideline Recommendations for LDL-C ManagementPanelists discuss how evolving clinical guidelines for intensive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies have shaped personalized treatment approaches through risk stratification, with different targets for primary vs secondary prevention and consideration of genetic factors when determining appropriate statin intensity.
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Automation Provides Pathway to SuccessTechnology clears the way to offer clinical-focused tasks, ultimately improving job satisfaction and minimizing burnout.
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ADCs: The New Frontier in Cancer TreatmentAntibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) revolutionize cancer therapy by delivering powerful drugs directly to tumors and minimize damage to healthy cells.
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Interest Grows in Long-Acting Injectables for HIV TreatmentContinued advancements in therapy may expand its use to larger patient population, though challenges remain
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Navigating Paxlovid Interactions With AnticoagulantsInteractions between nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and direct oral anticoagulants is complicated, and a point of contrasting views between the US and EU medical communities.
