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Pediatric Weight is Crucial to Perfecting the DoseEvidence indicates that up to 25% of all prescriptions for children could be dosed inappropriately, making it the most common type of medication administration error.
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The Pharmacy Model Is ChangingEmbracing artificial intelligence and other tools will be necessary to push the field forward.
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AI Can Help Bridge Disparities in Cancer Care Through Digital PlatformsCollaboration between AI-based platforms and health care organizations offers promising results.
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Interactive Case Studies: September 2023Cases highlight an acute subdural hematoma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Zongertinib: A Promising New TKI for HER2-Mutated NSCLCIf approved, zongertinib may be a new first-line oral tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) for patients with HER2-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), a transformative step in TKI drug development.
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Pharmacogenomics Offers a Glimpse Into the Future of PharmacyOne day soon, including pharmacogenomics testing for all patients will be essential for precise prescribing.
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Understanding the Role of Oncology Pharmacists in Academic vs Community Cancer CentersTheir expertise complements multidisciplinary teams in a variety of clinical settings.
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Staff Pharmacists Discuss Updated Carboplatin Drug Shortage Mitigation Strategies at the University of Illinois at Chicago Oncology Clinic PharmacyAfter carboplatin joined the growing list of drug shortages, staff pharmacists acted to minimize the impact on patients.
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Clinical Overview: Mavacamten for Symptomatic Obstructive Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyMavacamten is a first-in-class selective allosteric modulator of beta cardiac myosin ATPase for the treatment of symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
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Therapies in the Pipeline for Prostate CancerNew potential medications may continue to expand the role of targeted agents.
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Tip of the Week: We Are All Clinician-ManagersThe evolution of health care to a more patient-centric focus suggests an even greater marriage between the concepts of manager and clinician.
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Microbiology Quality Control Helps the Cell and Gene Therapy Segment Cure the IncurableWith the continued advancement and approval of cell and gene therapies, the need for trustworthy microbiology quality control solutions is at an all-time high.
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How Can Pharmacies Close the Gap on Vaccine Uptake?Pharmacists and the pharmacies they support are in a strong position to increase vaccination rates and address any questions related to vaccine hesitancy.
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Critical Success Factors for Commercializing Specialty Drugs, Cell and Gene TherapiesAlthough payers have become somewhat accustomed to the high cost of specialty drugs, the price tags for gene therapies are causing “sticker shock.”
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Once-Daily Oral Pill for Plaque Psoriasis Shows PromiseDeuvacracitinib (Sotyktu), which the FDA approved in September 2022, is a first-of-its-class tyrosine kinase 2 inhibitor and a member of the Janus kinase family.
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Case Study: Review of ACE Inhibitor-Induced Bowel AngioedemaGlobally, more than 40 million patients are currently taking an ACE inhibitor, primarily for the treatment of high blood pressure and heart failure.
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Introducing Tarlatamab-dlle: A New Era in Oncology TreatmentThe therapy offers new hope in solid tumor treatment with fewer adverse effects.
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During Summer Months, Counsel Patients on Preventing Lyme DiseaseEducation about prevention measures and early signs and symptoms of the condition are crucial
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Cancer Vaccine Trials With Canines May Benefit Cancer Prevention in HumansThe clinical trial success in canines may have broader implications for applicability.
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Standardizing Infusion Pumps in Large Health Systems Enhances SafetyAnalyzing consolidation of 8 drug pump libraries into 1 IV infusion library in a 9-hospital system: from standardization to implementation.
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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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Variation in Psoriasis Treatment Regimens Come at a CostDue to the disease’s chronicity, the variability in treatment response and drug safety profiles, and the availability of multiple therapies, switching or discontinuing treatments is common in psoriasis.
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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.
