Ramucirumab (Cyramza; Eli Lilly) is FDA-approved for 5 unique cancer indications.
SGLT-2 inhibitors reduce cardiovascular deaths, heart failure hospitalizations, hyperkalemia, and decline of renal function in patients with HFrEF.
The FDA approved tirzepatide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes on May 13, 2022
USP 800 was a necessary step to maximize safety, but it also recommended many institutions reevaluate their facilities, equipment, processes, and staffing capacity, potentially costing millions of dollars.
Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can more efficiently and proactively incorporate their expertise into patient care, reduce the administrative burden on nursing staff, and help patients overcome financial obstacles and other hurdles to accessing medications.
The unique challenges that pharmacy learners encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic reinforce their importance in the professional pharmacy setting.
Employers can support technicians by investing in certification opportunities.
Pharmacy technicians can elevate their careers by developing leadership skills, pursuing specialized certifications, and embracing continuous professional growth.
Patient selection is a key factor in the safe and effective administration of advanced pain management modalities.
This guide discusses the integration of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology into clinical practice, emphasizing the role of pharmacists in selecting and optimizing CGM devices for patients.
The story of gepirone may spark new conversations for industry standards on drug development to facilitate future innovations.
Panelists discuss how key recommendations for optimizing bispecific therapy care focus on establishing robust communication protocols between academic and community centers while ensuring community centers develop comprehensive infrastructure including staff training, emergency protocols, and care coordination pathways.
Between December 22, 2024, and March 7, 2025, reported measles cases in the US climbed precipitously.
Idaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.
Well-defined core values can take pharmacy operations to the next level.
As the pandemic has continued, it has helped shine a light on how important pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians can help impact their communities.
UPMC enhances care for patients with heart failure through integrated pharmacy and cardiology team collaboration.
Pharmaceutical companies are looking into AI as the new method to not only reduce research and development costs, but also prevent costly errors.
Federal legislation would seek to foster development of antibiotics.
Pharmacy students can provide education, patient advocacy, and medication access.
Improved workflow and optimal patient outcomes occur when technicians serve as vital members of the health care team, across the continuum of care.
Systemic treatment options have historically been limited to traditional chemotherapy agents.
Similar legislation could also address PBM practices in commercial insurance.
This article reviews the efficacy and safety data for bispecific T-cell engagers and the practical considerations for their implementation across various types of practice sites for the historically difficult-to-treat relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma population.
Metformin has been shown to decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines that appear to improve the immune response to tumor cells and improve the efficacy of immunotherapy.
Outpatient ASPs remain crucial amid rising antimicrobial resistance.
Educating the public about the dangers of self-medication and the importance of finishing prescribed antibiotic courses plays a crucial role
Despite demonstrating numerous benefits, semaglutide has also been linked to an increased incidence of diabetic retinopathy, which was initially reported in the SUSTAIN-6 trial.
Better access to prescription drugs improves patients’ experience, adherence, and health.
Pharmacists' roles in community-based cancer centers are expanding, with a more significant role in managing complex treatment regimens, ensuring comprehensive patient care, navigating drug shortages, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline health care operations.