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Lung Cancer Study Brings Pharmacists to the Forefront of Patient CarePharmacists have always been a vital member of the cancer care team, but the emergence of many new oral therapies is making their role in patient care a more prominent one.
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GLP-1s Are At the Forefront, but Other Obesity Treatments ExistIn addition to GLP-1s, dual GLP-1 and GIP agonists, intestinal lipase inhibitors, sympathomimetics, and other agents can help patients lose weight.
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Lessons Learned by a Student Pharmacist on InstagramThere are key benefits and risks for student pharmacists to consider when approaching an Instagram account for professional pharmacy purposes.
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Hepatic Encephalopathy: Critical Insights and Closing ThoughtsIn their concluding remarks, Arun Jesudian, MD; Ralph J. Riello, PharmD, BCPS, and Chas McCormick, RPh, MBA, summarize the key takeaways and highlight the persistent unmet needs in the management of hepatic encephalopathy.
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10 Tips to Survive a Toxic Work EnvironmentMaintaining a strict work-life balance, setting boundaries, and trusting instincts can help technicians manage a challenging workplace.
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FDA, USP Advance Standardization, Regulation of Cannabis NationallyQuality standards and national regulation help to establish its role as medicine.
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Operationalizing Bispecific Antibodies Across Academic and Community Oncology Centers in Hematologic MalignanciesAn interdisciplinary discussion addresses the disparity in availability and use of these therapies across the continuum of care.
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Strengthening Flu Defenses: How Pharmacies are Leading the Charge in CanadaLessons can be learned from Canadian models of influenza vaccine management, including proactive patient conversations and optimal workflows.
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Take Steps to Prepare for DIR Fee Changes in 2024Up-front payments to pharmacies will be significantly lower starting this year, creating cash flow challenges
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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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Controlled Substance Transfers: Ensuring Internal Management from Site to SiteControlled substance transfers are occurring at a higher rate as health systems create their own ecosystems to combat medication shortages.
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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: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation vs Live Biotherapeutic Products for Management of Recurrent C Difficile InfectionAlthough antibiotics are the standard-of-care treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection, they can cause further microbiota changes that predispose patients to recurrence.
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Blood Glucose Monitoring in Diabetes Care: When Innovation is Hidden In Plain SightPharmacies have long embraced innovation and technology, with early adoption of telehealth and digital platforms.
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Breaking Silos: How Health Systems and Manufacturers Can Drive Progress TogetherVanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy and Takeda Oncology are reaching across silos and entering an innovative partnership to improve patient care across the entire medication journey.
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Developing the Missing Piece in Mental Health TreatmentIt is important that mental health professionals and providers look to newer approaches and methods to supplement the current standard of care.
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Parenting and Pharmacy Residency: 4 Tips and Tricks for SuccessAlthough everyone’s residency looks different, it is important for mothers to assess childcare options, be transparent about their schedule, and take care of themselves.
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Removal of Phenylephrine From Nasal Decongestants Could Reshape OTC Cold RemediesIntranasal decongestants are preferred alternatives to oral phenylephrine for relief of nasal congestion.
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June 2023 Interactive Case StudiesCases highlight patients who have attention-deficity/hyperactivity disorder and diabetic peripheral nephropathy.
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Community Pharmacies Positioned to be the Epicenter of CareCommunity pharmacists have an essential role to play during this phase of the crisis that could further entrench them as the epicenter of care in the communities they serve.
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A 340B Compromise at Last? Draft Federal Legislation May Provide a Clear Path ForwardIn an ambitious effort to address the ongoing uncertainty within the 340B Program space, 6 senators released a draft discussion bill earlier this year titled the SUSTAIN Act.
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Antineoplastic Extravasation Prevention, ManagementExtravasation is defined as the inadvertent leakage of a vesicant from the vein into the surrounding tissue.
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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Medical Cannabis Interactions and Patient CareAs access becomes easier, pharmacists are more likely to encounter questions.
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Clinical Overview: Teprotumumab for Thyroid Eye DiseaseTeprotumumab is the first fully human IgG1 monoclonal antibody approved by the FDA for the treatment of thyroid eye disease at its source not just reducing the symptoms.
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Fostering Equity in Health Care Research: Eliminating Gender Bias With Decentralized Clinical Trials for WomenDecentralized clinical trials are emerging as a method by which to address gender bias in clinical research.
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2030: The Beginning of a New Era in Health CareBy setting a standard for prescriptions that improves member access, outcomes, and experience, we will establish a path forward for every facet of health care.
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Case Studies in PharmacogenomicsThe potential to optimize medication efficacy and safety across diverse populations is garnering attention in various health care settings.
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Locking Prescription Vials Helps Keep Medicine Safe in Medication-assisted Treatment ProgramsFor patients with opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment programs are a clinically effective approach.
