FDA OKs Expanded Indication for Vascepa in Cardiovascular Risk Reduction
December 13, 2019
Officials with the FDA have approved a new indication and label expansion for icosapent ethyl (Vascepa, Amarin).
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As Specialty Drug Market Grows, Patient Assistance Programs Needed
December 12, 2019
As hospital and health systems experienced nearly 20% growth in the specialty drug market in 2018, health systems continue to establish their own specialty pharmacies or expand their existing capabilities.
Hospital Pharmacy: Streamline Processes for Better Patient Care
December 12, 2019
A report issued this week at the 2019 American Society of Health System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exposition from McKesson RxO detailed the major trends and challenges in health care ahead.
Revisiting Old Facts and Exploring New Data in Breast Cancer
December 11, 2019
Approximately 1 in 8 women living in the United States will develop an invasive form of breast cancer at some point in her life
Prostate Cancer Risk a Blend of Factors
December 11, 2019
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men after skin cancer.
Liver Cancer: How Certain Factors Influence Survival Rates
December 11, 2019
Various factors can affect a patient’s survival rate.
ISMP Unveils 2020-2021 Best Safety Practice Updates at ASHP Midyear
December 11, 2019
Two new best practices, a new classification, and 5 updated existing rules.
Walgreens, Kroger Expand Partnership with Group Purchasing
December 11, 2019
More than a year after announcing a pilot joint venture, Kroger and Walgreens have formed a group purchasing organization.
ASHP Awards Six Members with Distinguished Service Honors
December 11, 2019
Awarded at the ASHP 2019 reception.
Lack of Quality Evidence Around Cannabis Use Complicates Patient Management in the Health-System Setting
December 10, 2019
Takeaways from a roundtable at ASHP 2019.
