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Five-Part Action Plan For Patients With Asthma, COPD Helps to Alleviate Wildfire-Related Health Risks
Communities that are impacted by increased wildfires can experience increased health risks, particularly among those who have asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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Palliative Care Can Improve Health Outcomes for Patients With Cardiovascular Disease
Palliative care is crucial for safe and effective medication management to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life.
Expert: Alignment Across Pharmacy Profession Can Lead to Effective Policy, Optimized Treatment
In an interview with Pharmacy Times, Jon Easter discusses the need for pharmacy to align as a profession to achieve policy and research goals.
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Public Employees Claim Breach of Contract to Cover Medication Costs
The legal question was whether a statute created an enforceable contract
Public Health Matters: Healthcare Advocate Summit Emphasizes Advocates Have a Voice in Creating Solutions
Tune into this episode of “Public Health Matters” to learn about how Healthcare Advocate Summit, created by advocates for advocates, is involved in the discussion on improving access to health care.
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NACDS President: Technological Innovation, Policy Initiatives Key Focuses for Future
President of NACDS, Steve Anderson, discusses how the events at Total Store Expo reflect on the association's goals of innovation and a focus on public policy.
Study Finds Ketogenic Diets May Increase “Bad” Cholesterol
Pharmacists are key resource points to navigate the nuances of keto diets and chronic health management.
Understanding Pharmacy Deserts: How Can We Impact This Growing Trend?
When a community loses a pharmacy, it loses a trusted health care provider. Understanding the root causes of these closures—and what we can do about it—can drive change.
Study: Biosimilar Etanercept Shows Equivalence With Reference Product for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Biosimilar etanercept (Sunshine Guojian Pharmaceutical) showed similar therapeutic outcomes compared with etanercept (Enbrel; Amgen) specific to rheumatoid arthritis.
Innovating Health Care: The Autonomous Pharmacy's Impact on Patient Care
Spotlight: NACDS Foundation Ensures Research Leads to Positive Clinical Outcomes
Sara Roszak recounts the Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner and their role in implementing research at the clinical level.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin Shows Beneficial Effects In Post-Menopausal Osteoporosis, Indicating Potential as Treatment
The use of intravenous immunoglobulin led to positive protective effects on osteoporosis.
Expert Discusses PBM Transparency, Balancing Competition, and Real-Time Optimization
Brandon Newman highlights the need for balanced regulation, transparency, and real-time data access to ensure fair competition and optimal outcomes for pharmacy benefit mangers.
IMPT-514 Receives Investigational New Drug Clearance From the FDA
The bispecific CAR T-cell therapy for treatment of multiple sclerosis is the first to target both CD19 and CD20.
Proposed Bill Requires States to Use Opioid Settlement Funds to Address the Opioid Epidemic
The money could be used for prevention and treatment services, health care practitioner training, or other ways to stem the epidemic.
Overturning Chevron Deference Could Lead to Confusion, Chaos Across Pharmaceutical Industry
The decision by the Supreme Court has the potential to upend the power of regulatory agencies to shape the health care landscape of the country.
Walmart Launches Autoimmune-Focused Specialty Pharmacies of the Community
These pharmacies bring high-touch specialty pharmacies into local communities for patients with more complex needs.
Expert Insights: The Impact of the Updated Performance and Quality Measures for Patients with Heart Failure
Joseph Saseen offers valuable insights into the implications of the added performance and quality measures for patients and health care providers.
GSK5764227 Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Treat Extensive-Stage Small–Cell Lung Cancer
The breakthrough therapy designation was granted based on ongoing data from the ARTEMIS-001 phase 1 open-label, multi-center trial.
The Role of Site Management Organizations in Clinical Trial Management
SMOs offer a range of services, including site selection, patient recruitment, data management, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
Propofol Injectable Emulsion Single-Dose Vials Receive FDA Approval
Propofol has a history of chronic shortage due to supply chain constraints.
Expert: Emphasis on Diabetes Research Can Close Gaps in Marginalized Communities
Jasmine Perry discusses the More Than a Script program in an interview with Pharmacy Times.
Expert Discusses Navigating Complexities of PBM Regulations
Brandon Newman discusses the significant influence of the "big 3" pharmacy benefit managers and the key legislative and regulatory efforts around transparency.
FDA Accepts NDA and Priority Review Application for Vimseltinib in Tenosynovial Giant Cell Tumors
Vimseltinib (Deciphera Pharmaceuticals) has a Prescription Drug User Fee Act goal date of February 17, 2025.
Product News: August 2024
Winrevair From Merck
FDA Grants Orphan Drug, Fast Track Designation to RLS-0071 for aGVHD
The drug is currently undergoing a phase 2 clinical trial for patient 12 years or older who are hospitalized with steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease (aGVHD).
FDA Approves Amivantamab-Vmjw and Lazertinib for First-Line Treatment of NSCLC
The combination is the first and only multi-targeted chemotherapy-free regimen that demonstrated superiority compared with osimertinib for non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).
Integration of Palliative Pharmacists to Elevate Oncologic Care
Palliative pharmacists are invaluable assets of oncologic care.
AR882 Receives Fast Track Designation From the FDA for Treatment of Clinically Visible Tophaceous Gout
The highly potent, selective URAT1 inhibitor may help reduce serum uric acid levels and treat clinically visible tophi.