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Fighting the Flu With Supplements: The Pharmacist’s Patient Counseling GuideConfusing product labeling and conflicting data can create challenges for patients.
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Early Experience Using Intravesical Gene Therapy for NMIBC: Perspectives from Urinary OncologistsFor more than 30 years, there has been little treatment advancement for NMIBC patients. Fortunately, a new development in the treatment of NMIBC has been approved by the FDA and is now available.
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What Diabetes Taught Me That Pharmacy School Did NotEmpathy is being left outside the exam room door.
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Review of 3 Alternative Pathways to Access Non–FDA-Approved DrugsNon–FDA-approved medications may be accessed for patient care via 3 alternative pathways: expanded access, the Right to Try Act, and off-label use, which are reviewed in this article.
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Removal of Phenylephrine From Nasal Decongestants Could Reshape OTC Cold RemediesIntranasal decongestants are preferred alternatives to oral phenylephrine for relief of nasal congestion.
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A Dab of MAB: Lecanemab, Aducanumab vs Standard of Care Treatment for Alzheimer DiseasePharmacists play a key role in the management of modern monoclonal antibody treatments for Alzheimer disease.
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Clearing the Air: The Influence of Vaping on Smoking CessationPharmacists can help address nicotine addiction by recommending FDA-approved smoking cessation methods and educating on the risks associated with electronic cigarette use.
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Protecting Against Shingles: Discussing With Your Patients Why Vaccination MattersTrisha Winroth, PharmD, and Ashly McPhillips, PharmD, discuss how the shingles vaccine works to prevent reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus and reduce shingles risk, and how to effectively address patient concerns and misconceptions about the vaccine’s benefits, symptoms, and complications of shingles.
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Precision Bayesian Modeling Tailors Vancomycin Dosing in Patients With ObesityThe future of vancomycin dosing lies in optimizing dosing regimens to individual patient needs.
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Clinical Insight: The Use of GLP-1 Agonist Medications for Weight LossAn increase in the use of GLP-1 agonists for weight loss is affecting patients with diabetes who rely on these medications.
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A Hospital’s Outpatient Pharmacies Attempt to Reduce DIR Fees Using Performance ReportsThis quality improvement initiative demonstrates that pharmacies were unable to use performance reports provided by the payer to improve performance scores and decrease direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.
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Empower Prospective Pharmacists through Children’s BooksThis short story, illustrated by Roth, portrays pharmacists in a variety of settings and was written with the intent to introduce the career in a fun and understandable way for children and inspire kids to pursue their dreams.
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Pharma Can Help Transform Patient Centricity in 2024True patient centricity treats the whole patient and places an emphasis on broader patient engagement and satisfaction.
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Addressing Racial Disparities in Opioid Prescriptions: The Role of Pharmacists in Achieving EquityPharmacists, who play a crucial role at the intersection of prescribing and dispensing, are well-positioned to influence these disparities.
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Novel Immunotherapies in Perioperative Setting in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer May Transform Clinical PracticeSystemic treatment options have historically been limited to traditional chemotherapy agents.
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Tackling the Growing Impact of Orphan Drug Designation and Limited Distribution Networks in OncologyPharmacy teams are learning to adapt to the challenges of limited distribution networks and orphan drug designation in oncology, with integrated pharmacy support playing a crucial role in enhancing patient access and adherence.
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Clinical Overview: Cyletzo, a Biosimilar Version of AdalimumabIndications for adalimumab include ankylosing spondylitis, Crohn disease, chronic plaque psoriasis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis.
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Early Experience Using Intravesical Gene Therapy for NMIBC: Perspectives from Urinary OncologistsFor more than 30 years, there has been little treatment advancement for NMIBC patients. Fortunately, a new development in the treatment of NMIBC has been approved by the FDA and is now available.
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Behind the Counter Codeine Preparations Require Diligent CareIt is the role of the pharmacist to ensure patients are adequately counseled on the adverse effects and potential harms of codeine.
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Developing and Implementing Immunization Standing Orders and ProtocolsVaccine administration provides benefits at the patient and public health levels, and pharmacists are critical members of health care teams that provide these vital biologic medications.
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The Phase 3 AMPLIFY Trial Assesses a New Treatment Paradigm in Patients With Treatment-Naive CLLInvestigators assessed fixed-duration venetoclax plus acalabrutinib with or without obinutuzumab vs chemoimmunotherapy.
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The Role of Tirofiban for Acute Coronary Syndrome Remains UnclearThe RESCUE BT2 trial sheds further light on the agent’s potential.
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Pharmacy Colorectal Cancer Screening Protocol Shows Potential of Pharmacists in Preventative HealthThe opportunity to provide non-invasive colorectal cancer screening and education to patients is undoubtedly a role that pharmacists can fill.
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New Evidence in Recurrent Acute Tonsillitis in Adults Shows Benefit of Tonsillectomy Over AntibioticsThroat indications contribute to high antibiotic overprescribing rates.
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Fecal Microbiota, Live-jslm for the Prevention of Recurrent C difficile InfectionPharmacists play a key role in the use of live biotherapeutic products, including fecal microbiota, live-jslm for prevention of recurrent Clostridioides difficile (C difficile) infection.
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Common Medication Errors in LTC Communities: What Pharmacists Can Do To Help Prevent ThemThe most common medication errors seen in LTC facilities include dispensing errors, delay in delivery, and expired inventory.
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Pharmacy Measures and Policy Considerations for Pharmacy PracticeThere are several important policy issues that could impact pharmacists’ ability to positively affect the quality of care for patients through the use of pharmacy performance measures.
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Antineoplastic Extravasation Prevention, ManagementExtravasation is defined as the inadvertent leakage of a vesicant from the vein into the surrounding tissue.
