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Educational Resources to Support PatientsPanelists discuss how comprehensive educational resources are essential for empowering patients with TD to better understand their condition, actively participate in their treatment decisions, and achieve optimal outcomes through improved self-management and adherence.
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Changing the Game: Pharmacy Students' Perspective on Naloxone OTC ApprovalTo eliminate the existing stigma in the community, addiction must be recognized as a treatable condition rather than an immoral act.
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This National Glaucoma Awareness Month, Pharmacists Can Have an Unparalleled Impact on Prevention, Treatment of GlaucomaPharmacists can play a key role in providing education and guidance to patients with glaucoma.
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New CMS Rules Underscore Pharmacists’ Role in Improving Glycemic ManagementThe measures will also affect workers across all areas of the hospital, including dietitians, information technology, nurses, and physicians.
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Topical Ketamine: A Promising New Avenue for PTSD TreatmentKetamine topical cream may alleviate symptoms of PTSD without causing the adverse effects and abuse potential often associated with other forms of ketamine administration.
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Empowering Diabetes Care: The Evolving Role of PharmacistsPharmacists are well-positioned to address diabetes from a multifaceted approach.
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Going Back to the Basics: An Asthma ReviewA review of asthma guidelines, pharmacotherapy, and the role of the pharmacist.
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Pain Management in the ICU Is ComplexFinding the right medication or drug combination for individual patients is critical.
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Proposed FDA Rule on Patient Medication Information Seeks to Address Prescription Misuse, NonadherenceImproved prescription information could help consumers make better health care decisions and result in cost savings.
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Mandatory Immunization of Health Care Workers Leads to ControversyLegal issues surfaced once again with the COVID-19 pandemic
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Gabapentin Presents High Potential for MisuseAlthough the anticonvulsant is not considered a controlled substance, some state legislation focuses on monitoring the use of or reclassifying it.
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Implementing USP <800> Guidelines in Pediatric HospitalsProtecting this vulnerable patient population requires specially designed strategies.
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Respect State Marijuana Laws Act of 2017 Amends Previous LegislationPast proposal gives insight into lawmakers' thinking about medicinal use of cannabis on a federal level.
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Considerations for RSV Prevention in Special Patient PopulationsOlder adults, patients with weakened immune systems, individuals living in long-term facilities, and those with underlying cardiopulmonary disease are at a higher risk of developing severe RSV infection outcomes.
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Brexanolone and Zuranolone for the Treatment of Postpartum DepressionThe American College of Clinical Gynecology recommends consideration of brexanolone or zuranolone in postpartum patients with onset of moderate-to-severe perinatal depression in the third trimester or within 4 weeks postpartum.
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Reduced POMP Dosing Shows Comparable Efficacy in ALL MaintenanceArefa Bacchus, PharmD shared key insights about the use of POMP therapy in patients with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).
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Pharmacists Play a Crucial Role When Addressing Health LiteracyProviders who are sensitive to health literacy have contributed to positive quality improvement across various institutions.
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From Shortages to Solutions: Enhancing Drug Manufacturing Through InnovationTechnology and regulations can revolutionize drug manufacturing and ensure a stable supply of medications.
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Overview of PARP Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ovarian CancerThere are 3 PARP inhibitors that are FDA approved in multiple settings of ovarian cancer.
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Combination Therapies and Resistance-Based Approaches Reshape EGFR CareMya Tran, PharmD, BCOP, offers insights for navigating the complex treatment landscape for non-small cell lung cancer.
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PQA Annual Meeting: Quality Emerges from the Pandemic, Focused on Access and EquityOpen to all health care professionals, the PQA meeting is a top forum for learning best practices and emerging trends in medication services, pharmacist-provided care and quality improvement initiatives.
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Team-Based Care: How Pharmacists Can Expand Patient Access to Health CareHowever, comprehensive policy and payment structures are needed to ensure care sustainability.
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Pharmacists Are Key Players in C difficile Infection PreventionPharmacists can promote prevention through the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship initiatives and advocate for fecal microbiota transplant.
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NCPA Fellowship Allows Pharmacists to Choose Their Own AdventureFellows tap into a network of experts, their practice sites, and countless tools they can apply immediately.
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Considerations for Tacrolimus in Pregnant Patients with a History of Organ TransplantationTacrolimus is a selective calcineurin inhibitor that exerts inhibitory effects on T-cell proliferation.
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Pharmacy Focus: Pharmacists' Role in Medical Cannabis Counseling and Patient EducationIn this episode, Jill Simonian and Codi Peterson explore the evolving role of pharmacists in medical cannabis, addressing legal complexities, patient counseling, and key considerations for safe and effective use.
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Revolutionizing Outpatient Oncology Care: The Seamless Integration of Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence holds immense potential to address the rising demand for oncology services and improve patient outcomes by facilitating more effective, efficient, personalized cancer care.
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Guideline Recommendations for LDL-C ManagementPanelists discuss how evolving clinical guidelines for intensive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies have shaped personalized treatment approaches through risk stratification, with different targets for primary vs secondary prevention and consideration of genetic factors when determining appropriate statin intensity.
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Technicians Are Crucial to Managing the Flow of an Independent PharmacyDuring a time of staff shortages and increasing stress, the need to have an efficient workflow is of vital importance.
