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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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Hepatic Encephalopathy: Critical Insights and Closing ThoughtsIn their concluding remarks, Arun Jesudian, MD; Ralph J. Riello, PharmD, BCPS, and Chas McCormick, RPh, MBA, summarize the key takeaways and highlight the persistent unmet needs in the management of hepatic encephalopathy.
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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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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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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.
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Managing AEs With BTK Inhibitors in CLLLisa Nodzon, PhD, ARNP, AOCNP; Katie Tobon, PharmD, BCOP; and Javier Pinilla-Ibarz, MD, PhD, share insight on strategies for the monitoring and management of BTK inhibitor–associated toxicities in CLL and review the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.
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Nuclear Isotopes Could Help Address Challenges in Oncology Clinical TrialsThe radiation emerging from these isotopes can be used in 2 different ways in cancer trials: imaging (detection of tumors) and therapy (destruction of tumors).
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Evaluating Compounding Compliance Coming Out of the COVID-19 FogAs pharmacists were pulled into patient-facing roles, many hospitals were forced to scale back or make adjustments in medication compounding practices.
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Updated Cardiovascular Guidelines for Individuals with HIV Expand Statin EligibilityMedication therapy management reimbursement can be a driving factor to work toward statin implementation in this patient group.
