Interviews

McKesson is helping to address financial challenges facing independent pharmacies.

Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, discusses the impact of CAR T cell and bispecific therapies in treatment of patients with hematological malignancies.

Rose DiMarco, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, shares insights into the evolving treatment landscape for patients with breast cancer with specific mutations.

Scott Soefje, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FCCP, FHOPA, discusses the crucial role pharmacists play in providing supportive care for patients with cancer.

Jordyn P. Higgins, PharmD, BCOP, discusses the evolving treatment landscape for small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

Niki Shah Vice President of Impact Innovation and Activation at McKesson, discusses efforts to advance health equity and access through community pharmacy initiatives.

W. Timothy Garvey expressed concern over limited access to effective obesity medications like Ozempic due to shortages and high costs, urging stakeholders to work together on developing solutions.

Semaglutide significantly improved heart failure symptoms and quality of life through weight loss and direct effects on heart tissue.

Jennifer Goldman discusses the importance of collaborative care between providers like endocrinologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians, and pharmacists to manage diabetes and prevent cardiovascular events.

Managing these treatments involves many considerations, including glycemic control and nutrition, among others.

The study shows that tirzepatide significantly improves secondary outcomes in patients with sleep apnea.

Niki Shah Vice President of Impact Innovation and Activation at McKesson, previews the 2024 McKesson ideaShare conference.

American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions speaker Ivan de Araujo emphasizes the importance of the pharmacist’s role in diabetes care and his hopes for the future of care.

Ryan Haumschild discusses the evolving treatment landscape for patients with multiple myeloma.

Reducing maternal mortality through improving access, screening, education and providing support during pregnancy.

Creating a supportive environment and staying informed on the latest research can be significant when supporting patients in the LGBTQ+ community, notes Olivia Buckoski, PharmD, AAHIVP, HIVPCP.

Molly McGraw, PharmD, BCPS, manager of clinical pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan and Kim Castelnovo, RPh, Pharmacy Manager at Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, talk about the importance of mental health care for patients.

Pharmacy technicians can expand their skills to explores career growth.

Expert discusses the challenges faced by pharmacists in palliative and hospice care.

Guidance for pharmacy technicians as they continue to learn and start their careers.

Expert discusses the challenges faced by pharmacists in palliative and hospice care.

Emily Griffin discusses her career in pharmacy and in digital content creation.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in managing pain for cancer patients in palliative care.

In addition to racial inequities in access to care, socioeconomic challenges are very common for the specialty medications necessary in MS.

Results from the initial safety run-in of MajesTEC-7 indicate that the combination of teclistamab, daratumumab, and lenalidomide in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) shows a manageable safety profile with early signs of efficacy.

The PALOMA-3 trial showed subcutaneous amivantamab was better than IV for lung cancer patients.

Understanding patients’ specific experiences and challenges is crucial to helping them improve medication adherence.

In addition to medication management, pharmacists are educating patients and helping them navigate the complex medical system.

Penelope Murphy discusses the role that preceptors play in mentoring students and new pharmacists to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice.