Videos

Panelists discuss how medical professionals consider PCSK9 inhibitors, bempedoic acid, and inclisiran in various clinical scenarios, their experiences with these newer therapies, the implications of the INCEPTION trial for treating patients with high-risk cardiovascular disease—particularly those who are statin-intolerant—the urgency of postcoronary event treatment, and emerging data on the broader impact of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies on quality of life.

A panelist discusses how to minimize EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor (TKI) adverse effects through preventive measures such as maintaining good skin regimens with moisturizers and SPF 30+ sunscreen, prescribing topical steroids and antibiotics for skin rash, and managing diarrhea with hydration, diet modifications, and loperamide.

A panelist discusses how EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) commonly cause dermatologic toxicities (including acneiform rash, dry skin, photosensitivity, and paronychia) and diarrhea, which can significantly impact patients’ quality of life by causing physical discomfort, affecting appearance, and limiting daily activities.

Logan Schneider, MD, highlights the importance of integrating patient-reported outcomes into clinical trials to better capture the full therapeutic impact of low-sodium oxybate (Xywav) beyond traditional sleep metrics.

PharmStart empowers pharmacy technicians to pursue their education with tuition-free prerequisites, addressing barriers to entering pharmacy school.

A panelist discusses how physicians can collaborate with community pharmacists to enhance respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine uptake by leveraging pharmacists' expertise in patient education, addressing vaccine hesitancy through empathetic communication, and emphasizing the safety, benefits, and risks of RSV vaccination.

Panelists discuss how evidence from a value-based care perspective demonstrates long-term health benefits, including reduced recurrent events and hospitalizations, as well as cost savings associated with intensive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies beyond statins in patients who are very high-risk post-atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), while also addressing key challenges health care providers face in selecting nonstatin therapies and strategies to overcome them.

A panelist discusses how physicians can navigate respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine selection by considering patient age, pregnancy status, and seasonality, highlighting the approved indications for Arexvy and Abrysvo, including maternal immunization to protect infants through passive immunity.

Panelists discuss how patients' access to and preferences for PCSK9 inhibitors and other treatments are influenced by factors such as insurance coverage, administration convenience, financial toxicity, and individual health concerns.

Lacy La Fever, PharmD, MS, discussed outcomes associated with different carboplatin AUC dosing strategies.

A panelist discusses how emerging advancements in non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatment include the anticipated FDA approval of subcutaneous amivantamab, which would significantly reduce infusion-related reactions seen in the MARIPOSA trials while improving patient experience and reducing infusion center chair time, as well as promising antibody-drug conjugates like sacituzumab govitecan (Trodelvy) that may provide better first and second-line treatment options with potentially less toxicity than current standard regimens.

Dracey Poore explores the future of biosimilars, emphasizing the need for increased adoption.

Specialty pharmacy experts discuss how emotional support, addressing patient loneliness, and peer-to-patient programs can significantly improve medication adherence and patient care.

UPMC enhances care for patients with heart failure through integrated pharmacy and cardiology team collaboration.

Experts emphasized the importance of addressing regulatory and payer-side challenges to fully leverage AI's potential in pharmacy settings.

Digital pharmacy solutions are revolutionizing patient care.

This screening method can help empower patients to better manage their health and seek additional care.

A panelist discusses how physicians can partner with pharmacists to identify respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine candidates among high-risk populations, emphasizing the pharmacist’s role in prevention efforts and the importance of supportive care and awareness of newly approved vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.

A panelist discusses how physicians can recognize the burden of RSV in high-risk populations, stay informed about preventive strategies such as vaccines and monoclonal antibodies, and apply clinical insights to reduce severe outcomes and hospitalizations.

Cardinal Health is investing in cold chain logistics and packaging solutions to expedite the delivery of novel therapies from FDA approval to patient access.

Panelists discuss how PCSK9 inhibitors, bempedoic acid, and inclisiran lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) through distinct mechanisms—PCSK9 inhibitors enhance LDL receptor recycling, bempedoic acid inhibits ATP citrate lyase to reduce cholesterol synthesis, and inclisiran uses RNA interference to decrease PCSK9 production—comparing their efficacy in reducing recurrent cardiovascular events.

Panelists discuss how medical professionals navigate statin initiation, considering contraindications or delays in specific patient populations, including those with liver disease or renal impairment, older adults, and other high-risk groups, while also examining evolving treatment patterns and factors influencing the adoption of more intensive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies.

Jonas Congelli, RPh, discusses how limited distribution networks and medically integrated pharmacies can improve access, continuity, and quality of oncology care—particularly in underserved areas—while addressing systemic barriers posed by traditional distribution models and pharmacy benefit managers.

Ravi Parikh, MD, MPP, FACP, discusses how artificial intelligence is transforming oncology pharmacy by accelerating drug development, enhancing clinical decision-making, supporting value-based care, and raising critical questions about ethics, regulation, and data integrity.

Paula E. Voinescu, PhD, MD, emphasized the need for additional research in this area, noting it is both “surprising and upsetting.”

A panelist discusses how pharmacists contribute to multidisciplinary care for patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) by providing comprehensive education, creating customized medication calendars, ensuring appropriate dose adjustments for individual patient factors, advocating for patients to balance efficacy with toxicity management, and helping patients navigate insurance systems to access expensive medications through assistance programs, particularly when transitioning from targeted therapies to more complex regimens.

A panelist discusses how implementing new clinical trial findings into practice involves multiple challenges including operationalizing treatment regimens in electronic medical records (EMR), procuring medications, obtaining formal approval through institutional committees, and, most significantly, securing insurance approval since insurers often update their formularies less frequently than FDA approvals occur, which can delay patient care.

Specialty pharmacies must develop comprehensive health equity programs that address diverse patient needs.

Sasha Watson, PharmD, BCOP, discusses the emerging role of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in colon cancer, highlighting its potential to enhance precision oncology by improving early detection, guiding adjuvant therapy decisions, and monitoring disease recurrence and treatment resistance.