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Signs of Vaccine Hesitancy and Identifying Patient Needs
An expert panel reviews the signs of vaccine hesitancy and how pharmacists can address patient concerns.
Biologic, Biosimilar Spending Expected to Grow in the Next Decade
The launch of adalimumab biosimilars are expected to affect spending in the immunology space.
Weight Loss, Alzheimer Drugs Are Top of Mind for the 2023/24 Market
Expert weighs in on the growth of specialty drug spending, particularly with drugs in immunology, neurology, and weight loss.
There is Significant Potential for the Pharmacist in a Food as Medicine Prescription System
Pharmacists can improve patient access to both healthful foods and necessary medicines as a continuum of care in underserved communities.
Estrogen Impacts the Effects of Psilocybin for Women
Jennifer Chesak, author of The Psilocybin Handbook for Women, discusses how estrogen can affect binding at the serotonin receptor sites, causing psilocybin to impact women’s bodies differently.
Unmet Needs Associated with RSV Infection in Adults
With their closing thoughts, the panelists explore unmet needs in the landscape of adult RSV vaccination.
Navigating Vaccine Hesitancy
Key opinion leaders traverse the challenges associated with vaccine hesitancy.
Expert Discusses Current Recommendations for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Influenza, COVID-19 Vaccination
Gretchen Garofoli, PharmD, an associate professor at the West Virginia School of Pharmacy, discusses the current recommendations for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza vaccines and vaccine hesitancy.
Racial and Ethnic Disparities Impacting Vaccination Rates
Christina Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP, discusses disparities in patient populations directly influencing limited access to appropriate treatment and preventative care.
Barriers to Influenza Immunizations
Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, discusses how vaccine hesitancy and misinformation about flu vaccines create barriers to annual flu immunizations.
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
Randy McDonough, PharmD, MS, BCGP, BCPS, FAPhA, discusses his experience with vaccine hesitancy and factors that may lead to it.
Patient Engagement and Education for Pneumococcal Vaccines
The significance of engaging patients and providing key educational points regarding pneumococcal vaccines is highlighted.
Electronic Medical Record Utilization and Medicare Considerations for RSV Vaccines
Electronic health record utilization and financial considerations for RSV vaccines in adults are overviewed by Drs Madison and Welch.
Anticipating Adult RSV Infection Rates
Dr Haumschild drives a discussion around what pharmacies and health care systems can expect from RSV infections in adult patient populations.
Oncology Pharmacists Influencing the MM Treatment Landscape
Drs Haumschild, Anderson, and Hinojosa provide their closing thoughts regarding treatment considerations for patients with RRMM.
Monitoring for Treatment Toxicities Associated with Care for MM
Navigating treatment toxicities is paramount to achieving treatment goals in MM management.
Barriers Inhibiting Optimal Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates
Medical experts discuss clinical, social, and economic obstacles limiting pneumococcal vaccination efforts.
Examining the Need for Novel Pneumococcal Vaccines
The panelists discuss the evolution of the pneumococcal vaccine landscape.
Role of the Pharmacist in Improving Patient Outcomes
Experts discuss strategies that can be employed to communicate the significance of yearly flu vaccines to patients and improve patient- centered care offered by pharmacists.
Choosing a Vaccine Formulation for Immunization
A panel of experts review the criteria used to select a specific high-dose flu vaccine formulation for immunization.
The Price of Avoiding Death at All Costs Is Steep
Author of the book The Journey’s End discusses how extending life at all costs takes away time that patients could be spending with their families during the last moments of their life.
Navigating Adverse Events and Maximizing MM Treatment Adherence
The medical experts discuss strategies to achieve treatment adherence.
Social Determinants of Health Impacting RRMM Treatment Landscape
Social determinants of health inhibit optimal impact of MM treatment.
Barriers to Optimal RSV Vaccination Rates
Financial, clinical, and social barriers to adult RSV vaccination are explored.
Vaccination Amid Limited RSV Therapy Options for Adults
Medical experts discuss the lack of RSV treatment leading to the importance of immunization.
Biosimilars Require Standardization of Knowledge in the Field
A panel of experts discuss the state of biosimilars today and the importance of standardizing knowledge of the field.
Improving Vaccine Protection Within the Population
Specialists assess how flu vaccines enhance immunity across various age groups against influenza.
ACIP Decision Making Process for Flu Recommendations
Experts analyze the process by which the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices formulates vaccine recommendations and updates them, and the implications and effects of these decisions.
Immunization Schedule for Adults Who Received An Earlier Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine
Secondary pneumococcal vaccine schedules are explored by Drs Schaffner, Bridgeman, and Madison.
Current Vaccines for Pneumococcal Infection
Dr. Bridgeman highlights approved pneumococcal vaccines and their indications.