Interviews

Semaglutide significantly improved heart failure symptoms and quality of life through weight loss and direct effects on heart tissue.

Jennifer Goldman discusses the importance of collaborative care between providers like endocrinologists, cardiologists, primary care physicians, and pharmacists to manage diabetes and prevent cardiovascular events.

Managing these treatments involves many considerations, including glycemic control and nutrition, among others.

The study shows that tirzepatide significantly improves secondary outcomes in patients with sleep apnea.

Niki Shah Vice President of Impact Innovation and Activation at McKesson, previews the 2024 McKesson ideaShare conference.

American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions speaker Ivan de Araujo emphasizes the importance of the pharmacist’s role in diabetes care and his hopes for the future of care.

Ryan Haumschild discusses the evolving treatment landscape for patients with multiple myeloma.

Reducing maternal mortality through improving access, screening, education and providing support during pregnancy.

Creating a supportive environment and staying informed on the latest research can be significant when supporting patients in the LGBTQ+ community, notes Olivia Buckoski, PharmD, AAHIVP, HIVPCP.

Molly McGraw, PharmD, BCPS, manager of clinical pharmacy at UPMC Health Plan and Kim Castelnovo, RPh, Pharmacy Manager at Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, talk about the importance of mental health care for patients.

Pharmacy technicians can expand their skills to explores career growth.

Expert discusses the challenges faced by pharmacists in palliative and hospice care.

Guidance for pharmacy technicians as they continue to learn and start their careers.

Expert discusses the challenges faced by pharmacists in palliative and hospice care.

Emily Griffin discusses her career in pharmacy and in digital content creation.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in managing pain for cancer patients in palliative care.

In addition to racial inequities in access to care, socioeconomic challenges are very common for the specialty medications necessary in MS.

Results from the initial safety run-in of MajesTEC-7 indicate that the combination of teclistamab, daratumumab, and lenalidomide in newly diagnosed multiple myeloma (NDMM) shows a manageable safety profile with early signs of efficacy.

The PALOMA-3 trial showed subcutaneous amivantamab was better than IV for lung cancer patients.

Understanding patients’ specific experiences and challenges is crucial to helping them improve medication adherence.

In addition to medication management, pharmacists are educating patients and helping them navigate the complex medical system.

Penelope Murphy discusses the role that preceptors play in mentoring students and new pharmacists to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world practice.

Jodi Taraba, PharmD, MS, BCOP, offers insights on the benefits of involving oncology pharmacists in clinical trial research to advance treatment and care for patients with cancer.

Expert discusses how patient support programs, patient assistance programs, and artificial intelligence can help address challenges patients face in access to specialty medications.

Natalie Bedford, senior vice president, US Pharmaceutical Distribution Services at McKesson, discusses the unique challenges of distributing specialty drugs.

Candy Peskey highlights the necessary role of oncology pharmacists in patient care and enrollment in clinical trials.

Access to certain drugs may be limited through tighter formulary controls and utilization management by Medicare Part D plans dealing with higher costs

Scott Soefje highlights how oncology pharmacists can advance patient-centered care and drive innovation in clinical research.

A clinical pharmacist discusses his work in the mental health space while stressing the importance of advocating for and checking in with one another’s emotional well-being.