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The expansion of roles is a testament to technicians' indispensable worth in safeguarding medication safety and promoting the profession.

Lecanemab is a humanized immunoglobulin gamma 1 monoclonal antibody that targets amyloid plaques, which are thought to play a role in the development and progression of Alzheimer disease.

Celebrate pharmacy technicians and their crucial role in the pharmacy ecosystem.

Pharmacy technicians are evolving to new roles, working with new teammates

The committee will help the FDA address issues related to digital health technologies, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, cyber security, and patient-generated health data.

Pharmacy Technician Day celebrates the myriad contributions of the unsung heroes of health care.

Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection and said it plans to close several hundred retail stores.

With Halloween just around the corner, now is the perfect time to discuss how medicine was, and still can be, sweet.

In this episode, John Beckner, RPh, of the National Community Pharmacists Association, speaks with Ed Cohen, PharmD, FAPhA, about seasonal immunizations, specifically the new COVID-19 formulations.

Maintaining a strict work-life balance, setting boundaries, and trusting instincts can help technicians manage a challenging workplace.

Investigators created a model to predict asthma exacerbations that can be integrated in WhatsApp chatbot and relies on self-reported data.

Engaging technicians in immunizations has been crucial to public health

My own experience has illustrated how embracing change can lead to growth.

Margaret Ryman, BS, PharmD, BCPS, vice president of Health Systems at McKesson, discussed how she has seen the pharmacy field change and how she is celebrating this American Pharmacists Month.

Sindhuja Merugu, pharmacy technician at Health Mart Family Pharmacy discusses the role of the pharmacy technician, how the pharmacy technician profession has changed, and what is to come in the field.

Many patients would like more education about managing their asthma, which can help to reduce the overuse of short-acting beta-2 agonists.

The study results also indicate no significant difference of venous thromboembolism risk between individuals with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases and individuals without.

A study shows a significant increase in left ventricular ejection fraction when using pink noise stimulation with deep sleep.

Although increased knowledge and understanding could increase uptake and acceptability of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, action is needed to remove barriers and improve accessibility.

Intranasal decongestants are preferred alternatives to oral phenylephrine for relief of nasal congestion.

As OTC hearing devices emerge and technologies advance, pharmacists can provide trustworthy recommendations and advice to patients

SYNCHRONIZE-1, SYCHRONIZE-2, SYNCHRONIZE-CVOT will evaluate survodutide for overweight and obesity.

Investigators suggest that the Bacille Calmette–Guérin vaccine, which prevented tuberculosis in nonhuman primates infected with SIV, can also protect against HIV.

Contrary to earlier advice, new research suggests introducing infants to potential allergens early may reduce risk of developing allergies to those foods

Although education and training have historically been considered the primary factors influencing pay, the survey results challenge this notion.

Pharmacists should educate patients on proper application of OTC hair loss products and help identify any medications that may be contributing.

Although the brand name manufacturer updated the label after the FDA’s request, generic manufacturers have not all followed suit.

New products and medications can be used as single agents or in combination with other agents for optimal treatment outcomes.

Aducanumab, lecanemab, and donanemab are novel monoclonal antibodies designed to slow disease progression and hopefully have a positive impact in the field of Alzheimer disease management.