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January 22nd 2025
Vusolimogene oderparepvec in combination with nivolumab is being assessed to treat individuals with unresectable or metastatic stage IIIb-IV cutaneous melanoma.
RSV Preventative Monoclonal Antibody Could Reduce Disease Incidence in Preterm, Full-term Infants
November 6th 2024Clesrovimab reduced RSV-associated hospitalizations and RSV-associated lower respiratory infection hospitalizations by more than 84% and 90% in preterm and full-term infants, respectively.
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ENVISION Trial Results Show UGN-102 Has Long-Term Durability in Patients With Bladder Cancer
November 6th 2024Patients with low-grade intermediate-risk non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer who achieved a complete response rate after 3 months of UGN-102 treatment had an 82.3% duration of response at 12 months.
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Opioid Stewardship Pharmacist: Innovative Approaches to Pain Management
November 6th 2024Jeff Boyer, PharmD, BCPS, discusses his role in opioid stewardship at the Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System, highlighting his work in pain management coordination, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient and provider education, and data-driven strategies to support safe opioid use and address the opioid crisis.
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Optimizing Health System Pharmacies: Leveraging Data, Performance Indicators, and Automation
November 4th 2024Health system pharmacies can enhance operational and financial performance by leveraging key performance indicators, data-driven tools, and automation, ultimately supporting the broader health system’s adaptability and growth within an evolving health care landscape.
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Social Determinants of Health Matter When Treating Patients With Breast Cancer
Pharmacists play a critical role in treating patients with breast cancer and can help address their social determinant of health challenges.
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Opioid Stewardship Pharmacists: More Than Just the Opioid Police
November 1st 2024Opioid stewardship coordinator Stephanie Abel, PharmD, BCPS, discusses initiatives such as increasing naloxone access, refining pain management protocols, and addressing stigma around opioid use disorder, highlighting the importance of clear goals and emotional intelligence for effective stewardship programs.
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Martha Rumore, PharmD, Esq, discusses the legal and regulatory complexities surrounding tirzepatide compounding following FDA’s removal of the drug from the shortage list, which prompted a lawsuit and led to ongoing uncertainty for 503A and 503B facilities regarding enforcement discretion and future compounding restrictions.
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