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Offering Specialty Infusions May Be Worth the Work for Oncology PracticesExpanding operations to provide specialty infusions can provide benefits to both patients and oncology practices.
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Driving Patient Safety With New Pharmacy HIT StandardsNew standards from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs could drive changes that improve patient safety by optimizing drug therapy to reduce the risk of harm and improve health and well-being before a medication is dispensed.
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Multiple Myeloma Therapy Often Causes Cardiovascular ComplicationsMany patients have baseline risk factors present at diagnosis because of older age and disease-related elements.
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Pirtobrutinib and BTK Inhibitors in the CLL Treatment LandscapeThis review discusses the prevalence, mechanisms of development, and evolving treatment landscape in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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Removing Mesna From Cyclophosphamide Cycles in VAdriaC-IE for Ewing SarcomaThis retrospective cohort study provides preliminary evidence for safe removal of mesna from VAdriaC cycles, as the incidence of hemorrhagic cystitis did not increase in patients with Ewing sarcoma who received cyclophosphamide without prophylactic mesna.
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Recognize the Value of Health Care VolunteersThe health care industry must cultivate volunteer support to maintain a positive impact on vaccination rates.
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How to Create an Inclusive Culture for LGBTQ+ Patients at the Pharmacy: A Practical ApproachFacilitating environmental cues that members of the LGBTQ+ community look for to signify that they are in a safe space is an especially important element for the LGBTQ+ community.
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The Expanding Role of CDK 4/6 Inhibitors in Breast Cancer TreatmentCyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK 4/6) inhibitors have transformed the treatment of hormone receptor-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer across metastatic and early-stage settings, with ongoing research exploring their potential in additional breast cancer subtypes, combination therapies, and aggressive disease scenarios.
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Clinical Overview: Dapagliflozin for Patients with Heart Failure, Reduced Ejection Fraction and Preserved Ejection FractionManagement of heart failure focuses on avoiding reversible precipitants and optimizing guideline-directed therapy to lower mortality and hospitalizations.
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Looking Toward the Future of CDI ManagementClosing out their discussion on Clostridioides difficile infection, panelists share closing thoughts on novel pipeline therapies.
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Extemporaneous Compounding of Amoxicillin Suspensions During National ShortageAs of November 2022, amoxicillin suspension has been on a national shortage list, therefore the FDA has permitted temporary compounding of amoxicillin suspensions.
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Holistic Psoriatic Arthritis Care: Why Well-Being Should Be Incorporated Into the Treatment ParadigmPeople living with psoriatic arthritis deserve to be informed about ways to approach disease management holistically and with a personalized approach.
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Pharmacies Poised to Capture At-Home Diagnostics CategoryBy leveraging do-it-yourself testing momentum, community-based and retail pharmacies can solidify their position as health care hubs with a category management approach that enhances the consumer experience and boosts store relevance and revenue.
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Study Highlights Pharmacy Student Perspective on Mental Health, Future PracticePharmacy programs are implementing new practices into their curriculum and research is being focused on mental health care.
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Applying an Error Prevention Process to a COVID-19 Vaccination ClinicAn overview for community pharmacies of a process to minimize vaccine errors using a COVID-19 vaccine point of distribution as an example.
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Insight: Pharmacists Play Key Role in Educating Patients With CKD on Semaglutide Use, ManagementAccording to Pranav Garimella, pharmacists are essential in counseling patients with CKD on the appropriate use of semaglutide.
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Vaccinations in the Emergency Department: Current and Emerging Practices to Boost Public HealthPiloting new emergency department-based vaccination campaigns and fine-tuning existing programs may reduce morbidity and mortality associated with vaccine-preventable diseases.
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The Evolving Role of Adjuvant Immunotherapy in Resected Renal Cell Carcinoma: Key Findings and Future DirectionsThe adjuvant therapy has demonstrated varied efficacy for patients.
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A Primer for Medical Specialty Drug Utilization Management StrategiesCase management programs or pharmacist-delivered high-touch care are critical components in medical specialty drug management.
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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Continuous Glucose MonitoringThis guide discusses the integration of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology into clinical practice, emphasizing the role of pharmacists in selecting and optimizing CGM devices for patients.
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Emerging BCMA-Directed Therapies in Multiple Myeloma: Bispecific Antibodies and CAR T-Cell TherapiesHere is an updated overview of the role of BCMA-directed therapies following the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting and EHA Congress.
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Practical Considerations of T-Cell Engagers in the Management of Relapsed/Refractory Multiple MyelomaIntegration of these agents requires supportive care considerations for cytokine release syndrome, neurotoxicity, infection, and antigen-specific toxicities to ensure optimal care of patients with multiple myeloma receiving T-cell–engaging therapies.
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Education, Training, Collaboration Key Areas of Focus at ASHPShields Health Solutions poster presentations highlight a comprehensive approach to specialty patient care and successful results from an expanded offering of instructional programs.
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Purchasing Discounted Medications Online Can Pose Dangers for PatientsWith the increase in counterfeit GLP-1 and GLP/GIP medications available online, education may be needed for patients around the dangers of unregulated medications.
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Bridging the Gap: How Pharmacists Can Expand and Transform Mental Health ServicesThis expansion of their role goes beyond traditional dispensing duties, positioning pharmacists as an essential bridge between patients and the broader health care system.
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Lung Cancer Study Brings Pharmacists to the Forefront of Patient CarePharmacists have always been a vital member of the cancer care team, but the emergence of many new oral therapies is making their role in patient care a more prominent one.
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GLP-1s Are At the Forefront, but Other Obesity Treatments ExistIn addition to GLP-1s, dual GLP-1 and GIP agonists, intestinal lipase inhibitors, sympathomimetics, and other agents can help patients lose weight.
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Lessons Learned by a Student Pharmacist on InstagramThere are key benefits and risks for student pharmacists to consider when approaching an Instagram account for professional pharmacy purposes.
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Additional Considerations With PBC TherapiesPanelists discuss how recent FDA regulatory actions regarding obeticholic acid have raised concerns about its long-term safety profile and accessibility, leading health care teams to develop strategies for supporting patients through treatment transitions while navigating insurance coverage and access challenges for newer primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) therapies.
