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What Pharmacists Should Know About Drug DiversionDuring a recent roundtable discussion, industry leaders shared frontline insights on the biggest drug diversion challenges.
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Gridlock, Middleman Lobbying Cause Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reforms to Fail Again in New York BudgetMany pharmacies and safety-net providers were preparing for the long-anticipated transition from Medicaid managed care to fee-for-service (FFS)—known as the carve-out—that was set to take effect on May 1, 2021.
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Reimagining Established Drugs Medicines Could Lead to Potential New ApplicationsThe potential treatments include ivermectin, methylene blue, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, and low-dose naltrexone.
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Equal but Not the Same—2021 Update on Influenza VaccinesAs COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, it is more important than ever for pharmacists to be equipped with the knowledge and resources to bust the myths surrounding vaccinations, particularly in preparation for the upcoming influenza season, which is expected to occur from October 2021 to May 2022.
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February Marks American Heart MonthPharmacists can heighten awareness about cardiovascular health and promote heart-healthy lifestyles.
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Clinical Overview: Exploring the Impact of Co-Crystal Celecoxib and Tramadol CombinationCombining tramadol and celecoxib into a co-crystal of celecoxib-tramadol provides peripherally and centrally mediated analgesia.
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As Shortages Continue, Suppliers, Hospitals, and Health Systems Look for New SolutionsHospitals, health systems, and the supply chain are all negatively impacted by drug shortages and are each affected by the decisions of the others.
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Half of Pharmacy Technicians Feel Fulfilled in Their Current RoleThe Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Technician Committee survey explores the perception of career growth opportunities and challenges.
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Key Considerations for Implementing CRISPR/Cas9 Therapy in Health SystemsFDA approves groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease, revolutionizing treatment.
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The Role of Pharmacists in HIV Care Continues to ExpandPharmacists play a vital role in HIV care by addressing social determinants of health, managing complex HIV medication regimens, and providing comprehensive patient counseling.
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Interaction Considerations for Common OTC Drug ClassesAlthough OTC medications are generally considered safe when used as directed, there are some key drug interactions for pharmacists to keep in mind when helping patients choose an OTC product.
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Fourth-Year Pharmacy Students Help Patients and Practitioners in Transitional CareStudents are being exposed to new patient experiences through collaboration with practitioners.
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Important Treatment Considerations With LDL-C– Lowering TherapiesPanelists discuss how the initiation of statin therapy requires careful consideration of contraindications and patient-specific factors, particularly in those with liver disease, renal impairment, or advanced age, while noting evolving treatment patterns toward more intensive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies based on individualized risk assessment.
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Automation Provides Pathway to SuccessTechnology clears the way to offer clinical-focused tasks, ultimately improving job satisfaction and minimizing burnout.
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ADCs: The New Frontier in Cancer TreatmentAntibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) revolutionize cancer therapy by delivering powerful drugs directly to tumors and minimize damage to healthy cells.
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Interest Grows in Long-Acting Injectables for HIV TreatmentContinued advancements in therapy may expand its use to larger patient population, though challenges remain
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Navigating Paxlovid Interactions With AnticoagulantsInteractions between nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and direct oral anticoagulants is complicated, and a point of contrasting views between the US and EU medical communities.
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Pharmacy of the Future: How Next Generation Solid State Cooling Opens the Last Mile and Ensures Drug Quality and Cold Chain ComplianceBy embracing innovation in solid state cooling and proactively adapting to regulatory changes, pharmacies can improve patient access and compliance to medications, while taking advantage of additional revenue streams and proactively managing down costs.
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In a Nod to Precision Oncology, the FDA Approves RevumenibThe approval marks a significant milestone in the treatment of a rare and aggressive subtype of acute leukemia.
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Clinical Overview: Isotretinoin (Absorica) for Severe Recalcitrant Nodular AcneIsotretinoin exerts dose-dependent inhibition of sebaceous gland function, thereby reducing sebum secretion, which is associated with improvement in nodular acne.
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Tip of the Week: Managing Work-related Stress and BurnoutPharmacists and pharmacy staff failing to deal adequately with stressors put themselves and their patients at risk through mounting frustration, tiredness, burnout, and commission of errors.
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5 Tips for Graduating Pharmacy Students and Recent GraduatesAlthough the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has raised unprecedented challenges, compounding already-tough competition for open positions, opportunities still exist.
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DEA’s Proposed Rules on Controlled Substances Prescribing via Telemedicine and Their Uncertain Impact on the Pharmacy CommunityProposed rules would permit a telehealth provider to prescribe only up to a 30-day supply of a Schedule III-V non-narcotic controlled substance or buprenorphine through telehealth without the patient first being evaluated in person by a provider.
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Florida Authorizes Use of Automated Dispensing SystemsNew legislation allows community pharmacies to improve medication access in an outpatient setting.
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Bacteroidetes: The Jekyll and Hyde of the Human Gut MicrobiomeThe relative abundance of gram-negative Bacteroidetes to other phyla, such as gram-positive Firmicutes, is essential to maintain biodiversity and human gut health.
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Wafa Samara, PharmD, Shares How Oncology Pharmacists Are Transforming Cancer Care at City of HopeWafa Samara, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at City of Hope, highlights the vital role of oncology pharmacists at City of Hope in improving patient outcomes, conducting and leading research, and working as integral members of the multidisciplinary care team.
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Molecular Biology, Treatment, and Ongoing Global Management of HepatitisPrior to the development of vaccines and direct-acting antivirals, hepatitis infections were treated through methods of prevention.
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USC ALL Induction Regimen Combined With Newer TKIs Is Safe, Effective for Patients With Ph+ DiseaseAchieving MRD flow cytometry negativity is crucial in monitoring and predicting survival outcomes.
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Hospital Pharmacies Must Innovate to Drive Financial RecoveryThe pharmaceutical supply chain, while always central to health care, will play an even more crucial role as the pandemic continues to threaten the financial viability of hospitals and health systems, large and small.
