|Articles|February 4, 2022

News Roundup: January 31 to February 4

Your weekly roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.

Vaccine Update: FDA Approves Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Spikevax is now the second COVID-19 vaccine approved by regulators.

Become a Champion for Heart Health

American Heart Month is a great time for pharmacists to educate the public about their contributions to managing patients with cardiovascular disease.

Viewpoints: When Perfect is the Enemy of Good

While volunteering at a COVID-19 vaccine clinic, our columnist learned about the benefit of lightening up.

Podcast: Easing the Burden of Burnout With Technology

Lani Bertrand, RPh, joins the latest episode of Over The Counter to discuss the role of technology in easing burnout during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Retail Pharmacy Has Reached the Breaking Point

Pharmacy workloads, corporate demands, and customer behavior have stretched an already thin pharmacy workforce to the breaking point.

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Innovations in Diabetes Technology: A New Era of Patient Choice and Opportunities for Pharmacists to Support Insulin Pump Management

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Innovations in Diabetes Technology: A New Era of Patient Choice and Opportunities for Pharmacists to Support Insulin Pump Management (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

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News Roundup: January 31 to February 4

Vaccine Update: FDA Approves Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

Become a Champion for Heart Health

Viewpoints: When Perfect is the Enemy of Good

Podcast: Easing the Burden of Burnout With Technology

Retail Pharmacy Has Reached the Breaking Point

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Latest CME

Innovations in Diabetes Technology: A New Era of Patient Choice and Opportunities for Pharmacists to Support Insulin Pump Management

Innovations in Diabetes Technology: A New Era of Patient Choice and Opportunities for Pharmacists to Support Insulin Pump Management (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

The Essential Role of Pharmacists in Improving Influenza Vaccination Coverage: Strategies to Increase Vaccine Uptake and Optimally Utilize Available Vaccines

The Latest Updates and Pharmacist Perspectives on RET Inhibitors in Non‒Small Cell Lung Cancer

Collaborating Across the Continuum™: Identifying and Preventing Hepatic Encephalopathy in Long-Term Care Settings

The Role of Pharmacists in Pneumococcal Prevention: Strategies to Improve Vaccine Uptake

Addressing the Unmet Needs in the Management of Myasthenia Gravis: The Role of New and Emerging Therapies

Balancing the Burden of Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis in Pediatric Patients: Navigating the Use of Targeted Biologic Therapies and Caregiver Challenges

In-Depth Insights and Application in the Management of Immunoglobulin Therapy

Glucagon for Diabetes: Overcoming Barriers for Optimal Management in the Long-Term Care Setting

Insights in Influenza Immunization: The Long-Term Care Pharmacist’s Role in Improving Health Outcomes in At-Risk Populations and Vaccine Uptake

Harnessing the Potential of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Cardiorenal Metabolic Health: Strategies for Long-term Care and Consultant Pharmacists

Managing Schizophrenia: Evidence-Based Care and Optimizing Value of New and Emerging Therapies

Transforming Small Cell Lung Cancer Management With DLL3-Targeted Therapies

Cytokine Release Syndrome With Bispecific Antibodies: A Pharmacist's Guide to Safe Management

A Pharmacist's Guide to the Safe and Effective Management of BTK and BCL-2 inhibitors in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Cancer Care: Essential Insights for Oncology Pharmacists

Charting the Course: The Pharmacist's Role in Safeguarding Patients From Immune-Related Adverse Events

Enhancing Endometrial Cancer Management: Highlights of Molecular Insights, Treatment Approaches, and Toxicity Management

Closing Gaps in CLL Care: Managed Care Insights and Strategies

Enhancing Safety in Cancer Care: Expert Guidance on Toxicity Management of HER2, TROP2, and HER3-Targeted Antibody-Drug Conjugates

Patient Safety and Reporting Errors: A Guide for Pharmacists and Technicians (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

Patient Safety and Reporting Errors: A Guide for Pharmacists and Technicians

Revolutionizing Acute Pain Relief: Emerging Non-Opioid Therapies and the Essential Role of Pharmacists

Overview and Burden of Migraine

Advancements in Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer Therapy: Integrating Clinical Evidence to Fill Gaps in Care

The Role of the Pharmacist Migraine Management

The Evolving Treatment Landscape of Migraine

Guiding Bispecific Antibody Use in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Integrating Evidence and Enhancing Care

Mastering Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Cutting-Edge Therapies for Better Outcomes

Evidence-Based Guidelines Point to Leap in Care for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Emerging Biologic Therapy for the Management of COPD: Integrated Approaches to Optimized Care

Optimizing Treatment Strategies: A Comprehensive Approach to Primary Biliary Cholangitis and Pruritus

Strategies to Reduce Challenges in the Management of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps: The Role of Biologic Therapy

The Impact and Role of Pharmacists in the Management of Specialty Therapies

Navigating the New Wave in Targeted Therapies for Acute Myeloid Leukemia: A Focus on IDH and FLT3 Mutations

ASH Annual Meeting Coverage: Highlighting the Recent Updates in TKI Use in the Treatment of CML – Insights and Application for Managed Care

Exploring Advances in the Management of DOAC-Associated Bleeding With Reversal Agents: Role of the Health-System Pharmacists

Combating Opioid Overdoses: The Impact of Pharmacist-led Counseling and Dispensing of Opioid Reversal Agents

Multidisciplinary Perspectives and Patient-Centered Approaches in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

New and Approved: FDA’s 2024 Drug Lineup (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

New and Approved: FDA’s 2024 Drug Lineup

Innovations in Medicine: 2024 Lineup of New and Approved Specialty Drugs

Innovations in Medicine: 2024 Lineup of New and Approved Specialty Drugs (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

Empowering Patients With COPD: The Pharmacist's Role in Personalized Treatment Strategies

Implementing Updated RSV Vaccination Recommendations for Older Adults: Introduction and Disease Burden (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

Implementing Updated RSV Vaccination Recommendations for Older Adults: RSV Case Discussion (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

Implementing Updated RSV Vaccination Recommendations for Older Adults: Considerations for the Pharmacist (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

Implementing Updated RSV Vaccination Recommendations for Older Adults: Incorporating ACIP Guidelines (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

Implementing Updated RSV Vaccination Recommendations for Older Adults: Considerations for the Pharmacist (Part 3)

Implementing Updated RSV Vaccination Recommendations for Older Adults: Incorporating ACIP Guidelines (Part 2)

Implementing Updated RSV Vaccination Recommendations for Older Adults: RSV Case Discussion

Implementing Updated RSV Vaccination Recommendations for Older Adults: Introduction and Disease Burden (Part 1)

Navigating Diabetes: A Guide to Effective Oral Treatments

Exploring HIV Long-Acting Injectable Uptake: How Pharmacists Can Encourage Long-Acting Injectables to Stem the Spread of HIV

Advancing Acute Pain Care: Breakthrough Non-Opioid Therapies and the Pharmacist's Critical Role

Optimizing LDL-C Lowering and Adherence to Hyperlipidemia Guidelines

Hyperlipidemia Overview and the Clinical and Economic Burden

Best Practices for Management of Hyperlipidemia: A Focus on Guidelines and Patient Adherence

Revolutionizing Acute Pain Relief: Emerging Nonopioid Therapies and the Essential Role of Managed Care

The Role of the Pharmacist in the Management of Hyperlipidemia

Improving Patient Outcomes in Seasonal and Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis

Improving Patient Outcomes in Seasonal and Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis (Pharmacy Technician Credit)

Beyond the Spots: Management of Measles

Leveraging Managed Care to Optimize Patient Outcomes: Integrating Novel Treatments in Schizophrenia

Advancing Immunotherapy in Endometrial Cancer: A Managed Care Perspective on Personalized Care