The FDA has approved finerenone (Kerendia, Bayer) for the treatment of adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with type 2 diabetes.
Acid sphingomyelinase deficiency is a rare, progressive genetic disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
There are some crucial differences between a good pharmacy technician and great lead technician.
Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc announced the FDA approval of dupilumab. It is now the first biologic medicine for children from 6 months to 5 years old with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis.
What pharmacists and providers need to know to counsel patients on when discussing the use of prescription or over-the-counter fish oil supplement as treatment for dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.
Emily Endres, BSPS, and Todd Sega, PharmD, MBA, discuss pressures that pharmacies are currently facing, including reimbursements, competition, and patient needs.
Cencora representatives with expertise into pharmacy desert insights joined Drug Topics to discuss issues in pharmacy access and what is being done to address them.
The vaccine showed an overall efficacy of 80% in the per-protocol analysis, with a risk reduction of 6.1 typhoid infections per 1000 vaccinated children.
Breast cancer continues to affect women globally, with approximately 13% developing invasive disease. New treatment regimens and options are on the horizon for breast cancer therapy.
Greg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx, gave a presentation at the PBMI Annual National Conference where he talked about PBM trends and their impact on employers.
Quality of life (QOL) for people living with autoimmune diseases benefits from an integrated approach that considers individual immune system sensitivities and patients’ life circumstances, a new study shows.
The new guidelines come on the heels of the controversial 2016 guidance that placed hard caps on prescribing.
A significant number of patients remain unaware of their diabetes, signaling a need for better diagnostic efforts.
Community pharmacists can provide crucial services that meet patients where they are: at home.
Although contraceptives are widely available, many patients of color still face barriers to access.
Drug Topics met with Amanuel Kehasse, PharmD, PhD, to discuss the barriers surrounding biosimilar implementation in the prescription drug market.
With the emergence of increased GLP-1 use and alternative PBM models, Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss current trends in drug benefit design.
Ronna Hauser, PharmD, Senior Vice President of Policy & Pharmacy Affairs at NCPA, provides insights into President Trump’s most recent executive order regarding manufacturer drug prices.
As dexamethasone adds indications, a study confirms efficacy of punctal occlusion for allergic conjunctivitis.
Vaccines are important for everyone, but they’re critical for adults older than 65 years.
Pharmacists can and must play an active role in guiding patients on the selection of laxatives which are supported by sound evidence.
Health care professionals emphasize patient education and reliable information in the evolving vaccine recommendation landscape.
The Summit provides a rare opportunity for professionals to dive deep into emerging healthcare technologies and treatment models.
The pandemic underscored the incredible power of vaccination.
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the "hidden epidemic” of drug diversion. The good news is that health care systems are recognizing the need to switch to a more proactive approach.
Ethan Melillo, PharmD, CDOE, senior manager of Integrated Health at L’Oréal, provides some of his favorite recommendations to help with irritated skin.
This episode explores how pharmacists can navigate their careers with clarity and purpose by grounding themselves in their professional oath, organizational mission, and core values.
Inviting members of Congress into the pharmacy helps legislators experience first hand the value that pharmacists bring to their communities.