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Expert discussed the potential of pelareorep, a novel immunotherapeutic agent, in treating advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

Pharmacists play a key role when it comes to medication substitution, especially for interchangeable biosimilars where allowed by state law.

Results demonstrating safety and efficacy in those with anemia in non-dialysis dependent chronic kidney disease and anemia in dialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease were presented at the 2024 American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week.

Nearly 19,000 independent pharmacies continue to work across the country, with more than 200,000 employees and millions of patients.

Nationally, 7 million women live in maternal health deserts, defined as counties with limited or no available obstetric care.

Changing the way pharmacists and pharmacy staff think about themselves is key, although providers, payers, and patients must also change how they view the value of pharmacy services.

With COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other viruses now circulating, the time for pharmacists to get up to date on the latest vaccine recommendations is now.

In postmenopausal women, the gel can reduce moderate to severe hot flashes as well as menopausal changes and symptoms.

Zaltenibart could be an effective treatment option for C3 glomerulopathy as the most proximal inhibitor of the alternative pathway.

NCCN recommends ribociclib as a preferred CDK4/6 inhibitor adjuvant therapy for patients with HR+/HER2- EBC in combination with an aromatase inhibitor.

Orlynvah is approved for uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae, or Proteus mirabilis.

Nathan Vanderford, PhD, MBA speaks about barriers to cancer care access experienced by patients in rural communities.

The call follows the FDA’s sudden removal of tirzepatide from the drug shortage list, preventing compounding pharmacies from providing the drug.

Utilizing data from the CHAMPION MG trial, investigators found that many patients had responded to ravulizumab and returned to daily activities within 2 weeks.

Historically, colchicine has been used primarily in the management of gout; however, in 2023, the FDA approved Lodoco, a newly marketed colchicine product, for the management of cardiovascular disease.

Congenital muscular dystrophy type 1a is a severe, early-onset condition that currently has no treatment, but MDL-101 may serve as a 1-time, durable treatment option.

Sara Rogers, PharmD, discusses the formation and goals of the Standardizing Laboratory Practices in Pharmacogenomics (STRIPE) initiative, which seeks to standardize pharmacogenomic practices and improve clinical decision-making by establishing consensus across all stakeholders.

Findings highlight the need for health care providers to continue to educate patients on the risk of scurvy, ensuring proper vitamin C intake.

Pharmacists are encouraged to leverage prescription drug monitoring programs connect patients to community-based resources to address the opioid crisis and pharmacy deserts.

Their expertise complements multidisciplinary teams in a variety of clinical settings.

Ryan Nelson, PharmD, discusses the STRIPE Annual Meeting and Consensus Workshop’s focus on unifying pharmacogenetic guidelines across major organizations, such as the FDA, European Medicines Agency, Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium, and National Comprehensive Cancer Network.

Had the pharmacy established safe opioid prescribing policies?

With the end of the PREP Act Provisions in sight, pharmacists should Reflect on their impact and plan to continue them.

Damage to a Baxter manufacturing plant in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene has led to significant IV fluid shortages throughout the country.

Treatment with valacyclovir for a year decreased the risk of new or worsening eye disease by 26%.

The FDA announces a Class II recall for the lot #220128, which were reported to contain the presence of nitrosamine.

Researchers discuss how interleukin-5 monoclonal antibodies are a promising approach for patients who have steroid-resistant asthma.

The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practice voted to expand the recommendation, which includes Prevnar 20 and Capvaxive.

Despite self-reported improvements in cognitive function, neuropsychological tests showed little differences between 2 patient groups.

Stephanie White, PharmD, CSP, is presenting at the NCODA Fall Summit in Orlando, Florida.