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Pharmacists can identify medications and conditions that may augment or exacerbate constipation.

Data from conference abstracts and presentations indicate that both preexposure prophylaxis methods continue to demonstrate efficacy.

This marks steps toward improving health care pricing transparency, but further reforms are needed to reduce costs long-term.

Alcohol consumption, though typically associated with adverse health outcomes, could be associated with reduced low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and improved high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C).

The authors note that further research is needed to clarify cost-effectiveness, long-term adherence, and psychosocial impacts of oral immunotherapy.

Matthew Zirwas, MD, addresses the significant financial burden associated with the medication, emphasizing the importance of pharmacists in navigating prior authorizations and access patient support programs.

The new data emphasize the fundamental differences in management and associated complications with each form of diabetes.

Pharmacists play an essential role in counseling patients on biosimilar substitution protocols and following state regulations regarding interchangeable medications.

The Western diet was associated with increased risk of lung cancer.

Reported terminations and limitations on research projects studying vaccine hesitancy and strategies to increase vaccine uptake are poised to greatly impact studies of the phenomenon.

By examining the evidence, pharmacists can gain insights into whether these supplements could be integrated into MS treatment regimens to improve patient outcomes.

Patients adhering to cagrilintide/semaglutide treatment experienced an average 15.7% weight loss.

Adults with asthma or COPD face a heightened risk of RSV-related illness.

A new free resource provides clear insights on contracted rates, enabling pharmacies to fill the community care gap.

Although the 16-week end point was not met, tezepelumab demonstrated meaningful effects in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU) after 32 weeks.

A strong knowledge of pharmacology and clinical pharmacotherapeutics is essential for sports pharmacists, enabling them to support athletes' overall health while ensuring compliance with anti-doping regulations.

The pandemic showcased the resiliency and adaptability of pharmacists.

The study aims to assess how docosahexaenoic acid levels in cerebrospinal fluid relate to both neurodegeneration and cognitive function.

Results of the POETYK PsA-2 trial indicate deucravacitinib’s effectiveness at reducing the severity and burden of symptoms in patients with psoriatic arthritis.

Although improvements were observed in blood pressure (BP) medication adherence, there were no improvements in stain or glucose-lowering medication use.

Patients may have concerns about the boxed warning and other potential adverse effects associated with topical ruxolitinib for atopic dermatitis and vitiligo.

If approved, vutrisiran would be the first FDA-approved therapy to treat both the polyneuropathy and cardiomyopathy aspects of transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR).

COVID-19 changed the personal and professional lives of all pharmacy workforce members. But what now?

AI can streamline biosimilar adoption by simplifying prescribing decisions and reducing costs.

The outbreak has grown to a total of 222 confirmed cases of measles, as well as 2 measles-associated deaths.

Pharmacists also navigate the REMS program and monitor and manage adverse effect profiles associated with bispecifics.

Sarcopenia, a progressive skeletal order that involves the accelerated loss of muscle mass and function, is associated with adverse outcomes such as functional decline, frailty, and mortality.

Michael McGuire, PharmD, highlights the importance of early intervention in hospital settings, leveraging manufacturer programs, and navigating complex dosing regimens.