Many patients have baseline risk factors present at diagnosis because of older age and disease-related elements.
The law has impacted the number of physicians receiving payment from drug companies.
Experts provide practice pearls for educating patients on and using FMTs for the management of CDI.
Finerenone is a first in class nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist indicated in adults with chronic kidney disease associated with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
This abstract will be presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20, 2025.
The need for pharmacists to return to a more clinically-focused role became apparent as the COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in patient access to care across the country.
Pharmacy personnel can be integrated to optimize antimicrobial use.
The use of outpatient pharmacy protocols for glucose testing and insulin administration supplies should be expanded to assist patients in the self-management of diabetes.
A new treatment for postpartum depression has been developed with rapid onset, cutting down the time it has taken previous treatments to take effect by weeks or months.
Discussions are led by a variety of experienced preceptors to provide insight, strategies, and resources for pharmacy residents.
There are no clearly defined, widely accepted clinical pharmacist metrics.
Formulary changes, utilization management, and a lack of transparency upset a lot of members, which hides a lot of good things that pharmacy benefit managers do.
Cardinal Health is investing in cold chain logistics and packaging solutions to expedite the delivery of novel therapies from FDA approval to patient access.
Many patients turn to fish oil supplements to gain the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, but there are important considerations pharmacists should be aware of before recommending fish oil supplements to their customers.
Melissa Zinszer, PharmD, CDCES, explores the multifaceted role of pharmacists and healthcare providers in managing behind-the-counter medications, addressing patient concerns, optimizing over-the-counter therapy, and ensuring safe, effective treatment through careful symptom assessment and consideration of drug interactions.
The tool consolidates and highlights key features that would be considered when choosing a biosimilar adalimumab.
National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day was established to promote awareness, drive policy changes, and encourage health care professionals and patients to prioritize medication safety.
Guidelines typically recommend debulking surgery, plus systemic chemotherapy for most patients.
New agents can offer a more tailored approach to therapy selection.
This abstract will be presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20, 2025.
Pharmacists should continue to seek out opportunities to be involved in family medicine and chronic disease state management to make meaningful impacts on care.
With the FDA approval and launch of the first interchangeable biosimilar in the United States in 2021, retail pharmacists are poised to play an increasing role in the future uptake of biosimilars.
An overview of the use of direct oral anticoagulants as an alternative to warfarin in the treatment of left ventricular thrombus.
Many faculty members are adept at training and teaching pharmacists and pharmacy technicians how to perform physical exams and tests.
By empathizing with patients and creating an environment where patients feel comfortable and open to sharing, pharmacists can increase compliance and adherence.
Although pharmacists possess a wealth of knowledge on AEs, it remains a monumental task to recall the clinical significance of every AE, even with the most commonly used medications.
Evidence indicates that up to 25% of all prescriptions for children could be dosed inappropriately, making it the most common type of medication administration error.
Lauren B. Krupp, MD, FAAN, provides comprehensive guidance on treating pediatric multiple sclerosis, emphasizing early intervention, high-efficacy therapies, and holistic family support.