Oncology

Taking a comprehensive look at the ever-changing and always challenging oncology scene, we present a variety of topics and voices to understand this complex world and the significant impact of specialty pharmacists.

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is adding 6 medications to its oral oncology cycle management program, in a significant expansion of the comprehensive treatment and support program it provides to benefit patients, physicians and payers.

Novartis and the Broad Institute have developed a cancer cell line encyclopedia that catalogues the genetic and molecular profiles of almost 1000 human cancer cell lines used in drug research and development.

Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy's president and chief executive officer shares his thoughts about the turbulent oncology arena and how specialty pharmacists can survive the storm and prosper.

A severe shortage of the key medication for childhood leukemia appears to have been averted, but the problem is likely to reemerge in the future.

A severe shortage of the key medication for childhood leukemia appears to have been averted, but the problem is likely to reemerge in the future.

CVS Caremark is expanding into the realm of specialty oncology management for drugs covered under the medical benefit and traditionally administered in physician offices or clinics.

Pharmacies in the community setting have led the way in patient compliance, but have been largely ignored by MCOs and the pharmaceutical industry.

Instructing patients to take oral anticancer medications without food is a costly, risky move, says pharmacology specialist.

The comprehensive management of oncolytic therapy is only possible with the emergence of oncology pharmacy vendors within a unique distribution channel.

Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy's president and chief executive officer shares his thoughts about the turbulent oncology arena and how specialty pharmacists can survive the storm and prosper.

A closer look at payer management in oncology reveals trends for both oncologists and payers in this changing environment as health plans continue to seek methods to curtail costs associated with cancer care.

Here's an up-to-date review of the oncology therapeutic class, as today's specialty pharmacies need to learn the landscape from all perspectives.

Many of the answers to this question and more lie ahead in this inaugural Specialty Pharmacy Times Oncology Special Issue.

Intravenous bisphosphonates, often used to treat metastases and bone pain in breast cancer patients, are now being used by clinicians for osteoporosis in these patients—pharmacists need to recommend appropriate screening and treatment.