May 2021

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Compounding

How Does 503B Compliance Benefit the Public?

Mike Wascovich, PharmD, MBA, RPh
May 26th 2021
Article

As more companies enter this space, expect competition to further lower prices while improving quality.

Long-Acting HIV Regimen May Prove Revolutionary

Long-Acting HIV Regimen May Prove Revolutionary

Courtney Moc, PharmD, MS;Melissa Badowski, PharmD, MPH, FCCP, BCIDP, BCPS, AAHIVP
May 24th 2021
ArticleInfectious Diseases Focus

FDA approval of 2-drug injectable Cabenuva is a game changer in maintaining viral suppression in patients.

Lung Cancer

Immunotherapy Revolutionizes Treatment of ES-SCLC

Bryan Fitzgerald, PharmD, BCOP
May 21st 2021
ArticleOncology Focus

Addition of atezolizumab and durvalumab to chemotherapy is a win for patients with extensive-stage small cell lung cancer

Pharmacist

Detect Adverse Events and Medication Errors Using Technology

Kenneth Maxik, MBA, MBB, FACHE;Craig Kimble, PharmD, MBA, MS, BCACP;Alberto Coustasse-Hencke, DrPH, MD, MBA, MPH
May 19th 2021
ArticleSafe Handling

Digital tools can help pharmacists and other health care providers ensure effective and safe drug use.

Lifestyle Modifications Support Brain Health

Lifestyle Modifications Support Brain Health

Joanna Lewis, PharmD, MBA
May 17th 2021
ArticleClinical Care Focus

Exercise, nutrition, sleep, and supplements can help slow cognitive decline in older individuals.

Hospital Patient

Pain Management in the ICU Is Complex

Christopher May;Hawon Jung;Diana Roskova;Deepali Dixit, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM
May 13th 2021
Article

Finding the right medication or drug combination for individual patients is critical.

Coronavirus

Pandemic Has Unanticipated Consequences

Curtis E. Haas , PharmD, FCCP
May 3rd 2021
ArticleEditor’s Note

High demands on the health care system from COVID-19 may mean a permanent shift in the landscape.