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Dalbavancin (Dalvance) is indicated for acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused by designated susceptible strains of Gram-positive microorganisms.

MoveMD is intended for joint pain and discomfort.

It's really important that we capitalize on this time and the impact that pharmacists had to make some of this reform permanent.

Tildrakizumab-asmn is a humanized IgG1/k monoclonal anti-IL-23 antibody indicated for the treatment of adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.

Phase 3 study follows recent approval of the drug for the same condition in individuals aged 12 years and older who weight at least 40 kg.

Influenza viruses typically circulate in the Northern Hemisphere during the winter and spring, but they occasionally can circulate more during the summer months, as did the 2009 H1N1 pandemic strain.

A study demonstrated the role of the serotonin 1B receptor in appetite and showed that triptan, a commonly prescribed migraine medicine, may be repurposed for appetite suppression and obesity.

If we are culturally competent, then we know the impacts of social determinants of health can have and how racism and transphobia homophobia can contribute to the social determinants of health.

Ryan Burke, PharmD, director of professional affairs at Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, discusses how the changing role of pharmacy technicians has also helped the role of the pharmacist.

Persistence by pharmacists and showing patients respect can help overcome misinformation.

Patients with diabetes on Medicare Advantage were also less likely to be prescribed newer, more expensive medicine than patients on Medicare Fee-For-Service plans, indicating potential disparities in care.

Patients with heart failure in bereavement are at a higher risk of death from the condition, particularly in the first week following a family member’s death.

Apomorphine (Kynmobi) is indicated for the acute, intermittent treatment of off episodes in patients with Parkinson disease.

Red Cross Canker Sore Medication is used for temporary relief of pain and minor irritation of the mouth and gums due to sores, minor dental procedures, braces, and dentures.

Every pharmacist knows that if they don't have a well-trained technician available, they're not going to be able to do the things that were so amplified during COVID-19.

Even before the pandemic, pharmacists were playing a really important role in public health, being one of the most accessible health care providers.

The investigational PCV is designed to target serotypes responsible for 85% of all invasive cases of the disease in individuals aged 65 and older in the United States.

Pharmacies have a lot of opportunities to think out of the box, to be innovative, and continue to drive that power of community that we're highlighting at the event here.

Debbie Weitzman of Cardinal Health, discussed how independent retail pharmacies quickly adjusted during the pandemic.

The FDA approved tirzepatide for the treatment of type 2 diabetes on May 13, 2022

Being able to acknowledge those missteps that may have been made that may have prevented you from delivering as culturally competent care, and being able to recalibrate and to take the correction is an important step.

Ryan Burke, PharmD, director of professional affairs at Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, discusses more advanced roles for pharmacy technicians and how they can continue to grow beyond their current roles.

Investigators argue that much of the language around women who give birth later in life is rooted in ableism and ageism and is out of step with current childbirth trends.

People who regularly fasted for decades had lower risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19, adding to the potential health benefits of intermittent fasting.

Pharmacists can recommend calcium, smoking cessation products, and vitamin D to stave off this common condition.

This week, host Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, tackles the topic of "mompreneurs," or mothers who are also entrepreneurs.

Researchers found knowledge gaps among general practitioners regarding the administration of Zostavax, particularly for contraindicated patients who are immunocompromised.

Triptans are contraindicated in patients with ischemic heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension, and peripheral artery disease.

Oritavancin (Orbactiv) is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections caused or suspected to be caused by susceptible isolates of designated Gram-positive microorganisms.

Desitin is used to provide relief of skin irritation caused by a diaper rash.