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Additionally, undocumented Latinx patients were also more likely to have at least 1 prior COVID-19 infection.

Despite the increased survival rates in all 4 evaluated racial groups, both adult and pediatric non-Hispanic African American patients continued to have worse outcomes.

Scott Soefje discusses new treatment options for prostate cancer and highlights the important role pharmacists can play in coordinating care.

Christie Smith discusses navigating state pharmacy laws and advocating for policy changes to improve patient access and care coordination.

By empowering pharmacy technicians to actively participate in billing and reimbursement processes, health care practices can streamline operations, mitigate billing errors, and optimize revenue generation.

Automation has long been viewed as a tool to help improving staffing and workload, but Swanson said it can help a multitude of other challenges, as well.

The results reinforce other real-world evidence from several broad infant immunization programs in the US, Spain, and France.

This expansion of their role goes beyond traditional dispensing duties, positioning pharmacists as an essential bridge between patients and the broader health care system.

The vice president of pharmacy operations at American Oncology Network says that pharmacists can contribute by educating patients and offering resources for support and treatment adherence.

Elizabeth Cherry discusses the need to break down silos between manufacturers and health systems specialty pharmacies through more transparent collaboration to better serve patients.

Joe DePinto discusses innovative payment models like value-based agreements and warranties for cell and gene therapies

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have spoken out against the use of their GLP-1 medications for cosmetic weight loss, emphasizing the proper use of their medications.

Drug therapy workups may reveal candidates for immune therapy and provide chance for interventions.

The screenings should be conducted every other year, beginning at age 40 and continuing through age 74, according to the new recommendation.

Currently, the treatment is being evaluated in the phase 3 CALYPSO study to further prove the safety and efficacy in patients with hypoparathyroidism.

This citrate-free and high-dose approval of the biosimilar Humira provides another option to treat patients who are living with various inflammatory diseases.

The COVID-19 pandemic spring boarded the evolution of pharmacies toward establishing their position as sites of care.

Venture capital investments in women's health are growing, with innovation looking beyond traditional avenues.

With 50 biosimilar products approved by the FDA, questions arise regarding biosimilar lifecycles and sustainability of the industry.

The decision follows a 2023 statement that announced a plan to increase the number of health center locations beginning in 2024.

Sarah Butler discusses the important role pharmacists play in educating patients on these changes in medication prices.

Fran Gregory discusses the challenges posed by rising drug costs and emphasized that optimizing the use of biosimilars, which are entering the market at much lower prices than their reference products.

Although the CDC continues to emphasize that risk to humans is currently low, patients will have questions.

The investigators note that additional research is needed to confirm positive overall survival trends in this patient population.

The 1-time treatment may be a better alternative for patients who don’t want to undergo frequent doses of standard of care intravenous factor IX infusions.

Jon Mahrt discusses strategies for improving patient access to medications through affordability initiatives and utilization management of high-cost drugs.

Prevention of acute cardiac events may be another consideration for future postlicensure studies of RSV vaccines.

Tisotumab vedotin-tftv is the first antibody-drug conjugate to demonstrate positive overall survival data in patients with previously treated recurrent or metastatic cancer.

Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) is an important factor in the pathogens of schizophrenia.

Pharmacists can help patients distinguish between food allergies and intolerances, as well as facilitate access to life-saving medications and preventative care.