Pharmacists can identify drugs that cause problems, guide selection, and recommend treatment strategies.
Pharmacogenetics is the study of how genes impact drug response, an integral part of personalized medicine.
Protein S deficiency is a type of inherited thrombophilia associated with increased risk of venous thromboembolism.
The continuing education article reviews some of the updates to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network practice guidelines.
Adherence to risperidone long-acting injection (RLAI) therapy in the outpatient setting was poor. Degree of discharge planning from inpatient hospitalization was not associated with RLAI adherence.
Chronic pain has been defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as pain that persists beyond the normal tissue healing time of 3 months, and it may be classified into 3 distinct categories: nociceptive, neuropathic, and a mixture of the two.
Since its introduction to the US market in 2003, questions have risen as to the safety, long-term consequences, and risk of cardiovascular detriments that e-cigarettes pose to users.
Few drugs are available to address cognitive decline, but dietary changes, mental and physical activity, and social engagement can all help.
Specialty pharmacies should not let the new trend of enforcement on day-to-day operations fly under their radar.
An overview of acid reflux and gastroesophageal reflux disease, over-the-counter options, long-term effects of proton pump inhibitors, lifestyle recommendations, and when to refer patients.
Pharmacists can motivate patients to stick to their drug regimens to decrease viral load and prevent further transmission.
The full scope of pharmacy practice offers a transformative approach to health care delivery, promising improved patient outcomes, greater access to care, and efficient utilization of health care resources.
Topical corticosteroids are available over the counter and are prescribed for a variety of skin ailments ranging from mild and irritating to severe and debilitating.
This article details what pharmacists need to know about the FDA's new proposed rule on pregnancy and lactation labeling.
A decision-analytical model shows that everolimus has a favorable budget impact when introduced into the treatment algorithm for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.
An overview of the utilization and cost for selected oral antineoplastic agents, with discussion regarding oncology in general, as well as the topic of adherence.
Pharmacists need to be experts on follow-on biologics, including biosimilars, so they can provide education to health professionals about safe prescribing and use.
Pharmacy students who are interested in applying for residency enter into the colloquially termed “Match” program.
Due to the increasing rise in drug abuse from opioids and recent safety warnings regarding NSAIDs, practitioners are beginning to show more interest in topical agents.
Ongoing shortages of common oncology chemotherapies have compelled physicians to substitute more expensive drugs, delay or suspend clinical trials, or even skip doses of chemotherapy, according to survey results presented at ASCO.
Buprenorphine treatment with and without induction was found to decrease costs and utilization in opioid-dependent benefciaries.
Pharmacists should be knowledgeable about the different approaches used to modify biopharmaceuticals and how they affect stability, dosing, safety, and efficacy.
Pharmacists should understand the facts, misconceptions, and myths about pertussis.