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Services include adherence assessments, health screenings, medication reconciliation, vaccine administration.

Evinacumab-dgnb (Evkeeza; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc) is the first FDA-approved treatment indicated for children as young as 5 years of age to treat dangerously high levels of LDL-C.

The primary outcome of the study includes an IGA score of 0 or 1, which indicated clear or almost clear skin, respectively, with a reduction, from baseline to week 16.

John Beckner of National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) discusses how independent pharmacy plays a new role in primary care with Douglas Hoey, CEO of NCPA.

Sandoz intends to launch the latest Humira biosimilar in the United States on July 1, 2023.

New access laws allow pharmacists to establish standing orders with specific physicians or follow blanket, statewide protocols.

Purine metabolite xanthine, found in caffeinated beverages and food, affect cell differentiation, and new study results may lead to more knowledge about why diseases such as IBD develop.

Investigators estimate that the effectiveness was higher after 1 or 2 booster doses compared with the primary series alone.

Atea’s drug candidate is considered safe and effective against the viruses that cause COVID-19 and hepatitis C, according to new data presented at ICAR 2023.

Clinical decision support, packaging changes can help stop errors related to the HIV medication.

Finerenone is a first in class nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist indicated in adults with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Staff members, especially immunizers, should look at every encounter as an opportunity to educate, support patients.

Indya Wilson, MBA, CPhT, a pharmacy education support specialist at Novant Health Pharmacy Administration, discusses her role in the pharmacy and the benefits of alternative career paths for pharmacy technicians.

The risk of long COVID-19 was no worse for patients who had Omicron after the wild-type virus than those just diagnosed with the wild-type.

Carlene Link, PharmD, BCPS, a clinical pharmacist, discusses career wellness.

Providers who are sensitive to health literacy have contributed to positive quality improvement across various institutions.

Educate patients about the use of nonprescription products for digestive issues, and encourage them to seek further medical care when warrented.

Among the participants who were initially unsure or hesitant about vaccination, 82% received flu and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy after the online intervention.

This episode features Bruce Berger, PhD, president of Berger Consulting, LLC, who discusses how pharmacists should best use motivational interviewing with patients.

Without a constitutional right to abortion, mail order pharmacy providers need to consider both the federal requirements and various state laws in how they approach the dispensing of mifepristone across state lines.

Rivaroxaban and aspirin results in a 33% reduction in major adverse limb events both early and late following lower extremity revascularization.

In the third part of the series, we further explore the factors that contribute to overall happiness in a position.

The changes, which will be effective January 1, 2024, include pre-filled pens, vials of basal, vials of bolus, and pre-mix insulins.

Study includes healthy individuals and those who had progressive multiple sclerosis with the nasally administered treatment.

The fourth dose of the bivalent vaccine elicited improved Omicron BA.4/BA.5-neutralizing antibody responses compared to participants who received 3 doses of the original vaccine.

Perceived stress and cognitive performance are independently associated. Stress can also increase the risk of worsening cognition.

The COVID-19 pandemic was associated with an increase in rural-urban telemedicine divide across the Veteran Affairs health care system.

Furosemide exhibits diuretic action by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in the proximal and distal tubules and the loop of Henle.

Few Americans' diets meet the FDA's dietary guidelines; minerals and vitamins can pick up the slack to contribute to digestive health.

Pharmacists should continue to seek out opportunities to be involved in family medicine and chronic disease state management to make meaningful impacts on care.