Specialty Pharmacy

Blincyto is the first approved drug that engages the body's T-cells to destroy leukemia cells.

Michael R. Hess, attorney with Bass Berry & Sims and outside general counsel to many of the largest independent specialty pharmacy companies, discusses copay and reimbursement assistance programs.

Active substance overcomes treatment resistance in Philadelphia chromosome-positive leukemia.

Alcohol use is responsible for an estimated 3.5% of cancers in the United States, but affects the risk of developing some cancers more than others.

While there are currently no active cases of Ebola virus infection in the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that 35 hospitals across the country are now designated treatment centers for the virus.

Concerns still remain, however, and there is a lack of long-term data.

Patients with autoimmune conditions have an increased risk of developing shingles due to immune-suppressing treatment regimens.

Study finds a number of measures must be taken to consistently improve medication adherence.

More severe psoriasis associated with clinically significant cardiovascular risk.

The key to encouraging patient proactivity at Burmans Pharmacy is to stress medication adherence, director of compounding Vince Canzanese, RPh, explains.

Study finds that HIV drug regimens that exclude efavirenz are as effective as first-line antiretroviral treatment.

Dantrolene found to help prevent the destruction of insulin-producing beta cells in patients with Wolfram syndrome.

For Vince Canzanese, RPh, director of compounding for Burmans Pharmacy, building patient trust relies on a key factor: not allowing a mailman to become the pharmacist.

Study examines cellular and molecular mechanisms behind experimental vaccine.

Increase in annual global drug spending expected to total around $70 billion this year.

Vince Canzanese, RPh, director of compounding at Burmans Pharmacy in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, discusses the independent pharmacy's wellness initiatives.

Protective strategy may keep organs safe and functioning optimally after the procedure.

Vince Canzanese, RPh, director of compounding at Burmans Pharmacy, says the independent pharmacy raises awareness about its services by being involved in the Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, community.

Patients significantly overweight or underweight less likely to remain in remission.

Beginning therapy within 12 months of HIV detection associated with lower AIDS risk.

The most surprising service offered at Burmans Pharmacy in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, used to be commonplace at most pharmacies.

Study finds African Americans and Hispanics significantly less likely to be treated with radiation.

A total of 40 deaths have been recorded in the latest outbreak of bubonic and pneumonic plague in Madagascar.

At Burmans Pharmacy, the key to extending the spirit of American Pharmacists Month is to continually improve pharmacy operations.

Study finds treatment that prevents transmission of virus from mother to child leads to reduced heart performance.

Therapy extended lives of patients by approximately 5 months.

Vince Canzanese, RPh, director of compounding at Burmans Pharmacy discusses some of the hot topics at the Brookhaven, Pennsylvania independent pharmacy.

Study finds few patients were adherent to supplements.

Envoy Direct Series has been optimized to reduce dimensional weight.

The FDA has granted orphan drug designation to a treatment for a rare disease that primarily affects kidney function.