Integrating Pharmacists Into a Collaborative Care Model Within Dermatology
Barriers that continue to exist include the challenges of recruiting exceptional pharmacists and the changing landscape of therapies for dermatologic conditions.
Pharmacist-Directed Weight Loss Service Can Help Patients in Ambulatory Care Clinics
The most frequently prescribed weight loss medication was semaglutide (Ozempic), followed by liraglutide (Saxenda), and dulaglutide (Trulicity).
The Changing Landscape of Digital Health
What does the future of digital health look like?
What Stood Out At ASHP Summer Meeting 2023?
Drug Topics reports on the biggest stories from ASHP Summer Meeting 2023.
Contraceptives, Gender-Affirming Care, and Other Hot Topics for Pharmacists
What is the state of OTC contraception, what’s next for IUDs, and why are so many transgender people denied care?
Pharmacists Role in Opioid Stewardship, Perioperative Main Management Crucial
Prescribing Alert Increases Rates of Naloxone, Opioid Co-Prescriptions
The alert was implemented after passage of a state senate bill.
Recapping The First Two Days Of ASHP Summer Meetings 2023
What stood out on Sunday and Monday at the 2023 ASHP Summer Meetings in Baltimore?
Why Are Pharmacogenomics Not Fully Implemented in Health Care?
A look at how the genetics-based research field can become more fully integrated in all areas of health care going forward.
CGRP Inhibitors Significantly Reduce Disability in Migraine
Study results add to the body of evidence demonstrating the efficacy of CGRP inhibitors for migraine treatment and prophylaxis.
Can Simulation Training Help Pharmacists be More Prepared for Emergencies?
Over 90% of survey respondents said they believed emergency response simulation training should be required annually.
Optimizing Oncology Drug Interaction Alerts to Improve Patient Safety
Although excessive use can lead to fatigue, alerts can help proactively identify and prevent drug interactions.
Novel ADHD Therapy More Tolerable, Less Effective Than Current Treatment Options
Centanafadine is a serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine triple reuptake inhibitor.
Drugs to Watch: Current Clinical Trials in Hematology/Oncology
Gastroenterology Pipeline Update: New Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease
ASHP: Adalimumab Biosimilar Pipeline Review
At least 6 adalimumab biosimilars are set to launch in July 2023.
Dermatology Pipeline Updates: Plaque Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis and More
Identifying Patient Barriers to Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for COVID-19
Monoclonal antibodies have been helpful in preventing severe illness in patients at increased risk, but barriers to receiving this therapy exist.
Toolkit Evaluates Automated Dispensing Station Overrides
A toolkit provides insight into the use of automated dispensing station overrides for emergency situations.
Which Emergency Medications Should Be Stocked in Automated Dispensing Cabinets?
In an emergency, automated dispensing cabinets can prevent unnecessary delays. Knowing the agents most needed in the cabinets is an important step to aid in this reduction.
Are Patients Satisfied with Eco-Friendly Cold-Chain Packaging?
Cold-chain packaging represents a great deal of cost and environmental impact. Eco-friendly packaging could reduce both.
Clinical Pharmacists Value During Transition of Care Services Evaluated
During this period, pharmacists can optimize medications, monitor adherence, and improve access.
Reducing HbA1c Levels Through Resident Pharmacy Visits
Pharmacy residents can aid in effectively improving HbA1c levels in patients.
Managing Complex Diseases with Therapeutic Monitoring Programs
Complex diseases can be difficult to manage for optimal outcomes. Monitoring programs of therapies can help with that management
Improving Bar Code Medication Administration in Limited Stay Facilities
Bar code medication administration has been moved beyond inpatient areas, but compliance may require improvement.
Does Pharmacist Involvement Impact Rate of Infliximab Biosimilar Switching?
Infliximab biosimilars have been available since 2016.
What Drives Pharmacy Technicians to Stay in a Job?
With the current labor shortage, understanding why pharmacy technicians stay in their jobs is important.
Immunology Pipeline Includes New Approvals, Expanded Indications for Dermatology, Reparatory, and GI
New options are being developed for conditions including psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis, and asthma.
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Rates Still Vary Among Pharmacy Professionals
A majority of survey respondents were willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Two Hemophilia Drugs Lead Hematology Pipeline Update
Both drugs address an unmet need for patients with hemophilia A or B.