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Daily Medication Pearl: Xofigo (Radium Ra 223 Dichloride)
Xofigo is indicated for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer, symptomatic bone metastases, and no known visceral metastatic disease.
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Daily OTC Pearl: Beat The Bloat
Beat the Bloat helps reduce belly bloat caused by digestion woes, gas, and water retention.
Pharmacist Moms: Coffee With Suzy - Episode 15
In this episode, Suzanne Soliman, PharmD, BCMAS, answered listeners' most frequently asked questions.
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When to Call, When to Counsel: Serotonin Syndrome
The symptoms of serotonin syndrome often include autonomic dysfunction, neuromuscular excitation, and altered mental status.
New CMS Rules Underscore Pharmacists’ Role in Improving Glycemic Management
The measures will also affect workers across all areas of the hospital, including dietitians, information technology, nurses, and physicians.
Esophageal Cancer Rates Nearly Double in Adults 45 to 64 Over 7 Years
Study results also show a 50% increase in the precancerous condition, Barrett esophagus, between 2012 and 2019, in the same population.
Erenumab Is Well Tolerated for up to 12 Months, Study Results Show
Analysis finds that reported adverse events rarely led to the discontinuation of therapy when used as a migraine prophylaxis.
Medications Can Exacerbate Symptoms of Celiac Disease
Be aware of products containing gluten, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and olmesartan.
Exploring the Links Between Specialty Pharmacy and Mental Health
Specialty pharmacy is deeply engaged in providing treatment for conditions that are at high risk for mental health challenges.
Pharmacist Prescribing: Road Less Traveled Is Getting Busier
Some states are pushing to increase scope of practice, expand programs.
PQA's Goals for Growing Pharmacy Measures
The goals of the pharmacy measures are ultimately to be used in value based arrangements.
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Daily Medication Pearl: Trametinib (Mekinist)
Trametinib (Mekinist) is a kinase inhibitor indicated as a single agent for the treatment of patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma with BRAF V600E or V600K mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test.
Daily OTC Pearl: Leg Cramp Relief
OTC leg cramp medications may help with pain caused by cramping in the calf and foot.
Sarclisa Combination Shows Positive Results in Patients With Relapsed Multiple Myeloma
Latest results of the phase 3 IKEMA trial demonstrate the longest median progression-free survival on a proteasome inhibitor backbone in this population, Sanofi says.
AstraZeneca’s PT027 for Asthma Shows Positive Results in Phase 3 Trial
The study marks the first time an albuterol/budesonide fixed-dose combination rescue medication has reduced severe exacerbations, the company said.
Bristol Myers Squibb’s Check Mate -901 Fails to Meet Primary Endpoint of Overall Survival
Independent committee recommends the phase 3 clinical trial continues to assess other primary and secondary endpoints for the treatment of unresectable or metastatic urothelial carcinoma.
Develop Standardized Concentrations and Overcome Barriers
Simplifying processes reduces errors in compounding, IV pump programming, and physician order entry.
Expert: This World Standards Week, Remember USP Addresses Gaps Through Standards That Keep Pharmacy the Most Trusted Health Care Profession
Nakia Eldridge, PharmD, MBA, director of health care quality, safety, and information at US Pharmacopeia (USP), discusses points of note regarding USP’s work in setting and supporting public quality standards.
PQA Launches New HIV Medication Use, Quality Measure Course
There are other courses available on HIV, but PQA's surveys the 13 medication related quality measures out there for HIV.
Copying an Old Prescription May Lead to Trouble
Expediting the dispensing process makes sense, but take care when entering and verifying script.
Lawsuit Seeks Punitive Damages for Dispensing Error
Does sufficient evidence exist to support an award against pharmacists’ employer, a national pharmacy chain?
Tip of the Week: Fatigue Must Be Addressed in the Pharmacy Workforce
When employees hint or openly share that they are feeling overextended, managers should acknowledge their concerns and work toward creative solutions.
IVIG Safe, Effective Treating Pregnant Patients With Severe COVID-19
Intravenous immunoglobulin shows promise as a treatment option for pregnant patients with SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and other respiratory viruses.
New Congressional Bill Aims to Reform Review, Approval Process
Goal of modernizing therapeutic equivalence rating determination act is to increase availability, competition, drive down prescription costs.
Daily Medication Pearl: Simeprevir (Olysio)
:Simeprevir (Olysio) is an NS3/4A protease inhibitor indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection as a component of a combination antiviral treatment regimen.
Daily OTC Pearl: Docusate Sodium
Docusate treats occasional constipation by reducing surface tension and emulsification of fecal matter, which allows water to penetrate and mix with and soften stool.
FDA Expands Eligibility for Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Dose to Children Ages 5 Through 11
Antibody levels against SARS-CoV-2 1 month after the booster dose were increased compared to before the booster dose in children 5 to 11 years of age.
FDA Lifts Clinical Hold on Lenacapavir for HIV Treatment and PrEP
The FDA previously placed a clinical hold on lenacapavir in borosilicate vials in all clinical studies because of emerging concerns about the compatibility of vials made of borosilicate glass.
Study Results Show More Cardiovascular Disease in Lean Individuals With NAFLD
Physicians often overlook those with lower BMIs who have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and lower rates of other comorbidities, investigators say.
Breakthrough Discovery Identifies Biochemical Marker for Infants at Risk of SIDS
Analysis shows the activity of a specific enzyme, Butyrylcholinesterase, was significantly lower in those who subsequently died of sudden infant death syndrome.