With the end of the PREP Act Provisions in sight, pharmacists should Reflect on their impact and plan to continue them.
Semaglutide is a once weekly subcutaneous injection that was granted FDA approval for use in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one other weight related-condition.
Pharmacists have been increasingly recognized as key partners in the clinical services needed to manage the pandemic.
Because decongestants act by constricting blood vessels, their use can be problematic in individuals who have hypertension.
Experts share advice for physicians taking care of patients with C. difficile infection (CDI).
Tapping techs as immunizers opens up greater visibility and new source of health care labor.
Mentorship is a long-term and formative process and interaction that extends beyond initial discussions regarding the mentee's career path.
Behavioral economics is a tool that can influence patient behaviors using concepts such as choice architecture, nudges, and loss aversion.
Many patients have baseline risk factors present at diagnosis because of older age and disease-related elements.
The law has impacted the number of physicians receiving payment from drug companies.
Experts provide practice pearls for educating patients on and using FMTs for the management of CDI.
Finerenone is a first in class nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist indicated in adults with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The need for pharmacists to return to a more clinically-focused role became apparent as the COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in patient access to care across the country.
Pharmacy personnel can be integrated to optimize antimicrobial use.
The use of outpatient pharmacy protocols for glucose testing and insulin administration supplies should be expanded to assist patients in the self-management of diabetes.
A new treatment for postpartum depression has been developed with rapid onset, cutting down the time it has taken previous treatments to take effect by weeks or months.
Discussions are led by a variety of experienced preceptors to provide insight, strategies, and resources for pharmacy residents.
Formulary changes, utilization management, and a lack of transparency upset a lot of members, which hides a lot of good things that pharmacy benefit managers do.
Many patients turn to fish oil supplements to gain the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but there are important considerations pharmacists should be aware of before recommending fish oil supplements to their customers.
Melissa Zinszer, PharmD, CDCES, explores the multifaceted role of pharmacists and healthcare providers in managing behind-the-counter medications, addressing patient concerns, optimizing over-the-counter therapy, and ensuring safe, effective treatment through careful symptom assessment and consideration of drug interactions.
The tool consolidates and highlights key features that would be considered when choosing a biosimilar adalimumab.
Guidelines typically recommend debulking surgery, plus systemic chemotherapy for most patients.
New agents can offer a more tailored approach to therapy selection.
Pharmacists should continue to seek out opportunities to be involved in family medicine and chronic disease state management to make meaningful impacts on care.
With the FDA approval and launch of the first interchangeable biosimilar in the United States in 2021, retail pharmacists are poised to play an increasing role in the future uptake of biosimilars.
An overview of the use of direct oral anticoagulants as an alternative to warfarin in the treatment of left ventricular thrombus.
Many faculty members are adept at training and teaching pharmacists and pharmacy technicians how to perform physical exams and tests.
By empathizing with patients and creating an environment where patients feel comfortable and open to sharing, pharmacists can increase compliance and adherence.
Although pharmacists possess a wealth of knowledge on AEs, it remains a monumental task to recall the clinical significance of every AE, even with the most commonly used medications.