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A new study, outlined in a poster at ASHP Midyear 2023, identified 3 key themes associated with the ways in which pharmacists are positioned to advance health equity for patients with chronic diseases.

A study presented at ASHP Midyear 2023 found that primary care physicians said a refill management service helped reduce burnout and improved the quality of patient care.

According to a poster abstract presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition, specialty pharmacy services were used for a variety of conditions that have been reported in adult populations.

Three poster presented at the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting delved deeper into perioperative pain management.

Suicides among health care professionals are estimated to occur at a higher rate than in the general public.

Sampson Davis, MD, the keynote speaker for the 2023 PBMI Annual National Conference, discussed how the health care system needs to build trust and tailor approaches that meet community needs.

The alert was implemented after passage of a state senate bill.

Over 90% of survey respondents said they believed emergency response simulation training should be required annually.

Although excessive use can lead to fatigue, alerts can help proactively identify and prevent drug interactions.

At least 6 adalimumab biosimilars are set to launch in July 2023.

Free medicine distribution was linked with a lower median total health care spending of $1641 per year over a 3-year period.

Findings reported in JAMA Network Open don’t find racial disparities among those who meet the treatment criteria. But Black individuals were less likely than Asian or White individuals to be among those meet the criteria.

From compounding to cleaning, oncology pharmacy technicians take on key responsibilities in infusion centers.

Health care leaders say AI could save countless lives, but there are difficult ethical questions that must be confronted.

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will release an amendment to the declaration in the coming weeks.

From explaining how medications work and should be taken to reviewing potential adverse effects and financial details, pharmacists are crucial resources for patients undergoing treatment for skin cancer.

Precision oncology is a growing, changing field.

The expansion was based on 4-year data from the monarchE study.

The test is intended to complement the company’s TBI plasma test, which received FDA clearance in 2021.

The PDFUA date for the drug is October 13, 2023.

The letter outlined 7 steps that the Biden administration can take without the need for additional legislation.

Biologics coordinators help patients access crucial medications.

Advocates are a valuable resource in helping patients navigate care costs.

The list prices of 450 medications have increased 5% overall, and more price hikes are expected.

Advocates can specialize in order to provide more targeted assistance for patients.