PQA Issues Call to Action to Improve Medication Therapy Management
Eight areas of improvement were developed as part of national initiative with stakeholder involvement.
Activation, Preparedness Following Treatment Lacking Among Lymphoma Survivors
In survivors of lymphoma with fragmented transition of care, preparedness and activation for the next phase of their survivorship was lacking.
Community Pharmacist Training Program Enhances Care for Patients With Epilepsy
Community pharmacists can participate in continuing education epilepsy programs, but they are usually not specific to pharmacy practice.
Senior Care Pharmacists Can Provide Essential Services for Older Adults
Examples include reviewing antibiotic doses, identifying drug-drug interactions, and implementing fall prevention strategies.
Pharmacists' Guide to Evolocumab for Lowering LDL-C
Pharmacists can play a crucial role in educating patients on the proper storage and administration of evolocumab.
FDA Clears Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System for Use in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
Previously, the device was indicated for the management of type 1 diabetes in patients aged 2 years and older.
FINTOX May Improve Financial Toxicity Screening in Cancer Treatment
Accurate, effective screening is crucial for connecting patients with needed financial resources and support.
Michael Beshir, PharmD
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Pharmacists Are Key Players in Critical Care, Enhancing Patient Outcomes in the ICU
Despite evidence supporting the benefit of placing pharmacists in the ICU, there is still reluctance to widely adopt decentralized pharmacist models, largely due to immediate cost concerns and underre
Reem Hanna
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Kevin Anderson, MD
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AI Tools Can Help Pharmacies Advance Value-Based Care Practices
For pharmacies, AI and other technologies are key to thriving in the era of value-based care.
Treatment With Pegcetacoplan Could Aid Individuals with C3G and Primary IC-MPGN
Pegcetacoplan is a targeted C3 therapy that is intended to regulate excessive activation of the complement cascade.
FDA Approves True Sight Oncology Comprehensive Test to Identify NTRK Solid Tumors
With diagnostic tools, oncology pharmacists and other health care providers can help to identify treatments that have the best probability of working for a specific patient.
Sara B. Jeter, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP
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Jarrod Coffey, PharmD, AAHIVP
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Updated Cardiovascular Guidelines for Individuals with HIV Expand Statin Eligibility
Medication therapy management reimbursement can be a driving factor to work toward statin implementation in this patient group.
Lung Cancer and Treatment Options: A Guide for Pharmacists
Pharmacists have been shown to contribute to improved adherence rates, therapy optimization, patient safety, and cost-savings.
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation to BGB-16673 for Patients With R/R CLL/SLL
The indication is for adults with relapsed or refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia or small lymphocytic lymphoma who were treated with at least 2 prior lines of therapy.
FTC Issues Support Statement for FDA’s Draft Guidance on Interchangeable Biosimilars
The guidance, if finalized, would revise considerations about switching studies for proposed interchangeable biosimilars.
Community Pharmacy-Driven Diabetes Intervention Leads Value-Based Care
Clinical improvements for patients with diabetes seen in a collaboration between the University of North Carolina and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina.
Navigating Bispecific Antibodies for Multiple Myeloma: Best Practices and Clinical Implementation
Patients can face barriers to BCMA-targeted treatments.
Oral Iron Supplementation Remains Gold Standard in Anemia Care
Inflammatory conditions such as celiac disease can require care consideration and monitoring to manage iron deficiency
Apremilast Now Available to Treat Pediatrics With Plaque Psoriasis
Pediatric patients weighing 20 kg to <50 kg should take 20 mg of apremilast twice daily and children weighing at least 50 kg should take 30 mg twice daily.
Experts: Pharmacists, Community Health Workers Key to Success in Missouri Vaccine Gap Program
In an initiative to close vaccine gaps in local Missouri communities, pharmacists and community health workers proved essential.