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STAT+: FDA alters warning label for Carvykti CAR-T, although link to secondary cancers is unclear

STAT

The Food and Drug Administration issued a change to the warning label for Legend Biotech and Janssen’s myeloma CAR-T, Carvykti or cilta-cel, adding that some secondary blood cancers have occurred following treatment for multiple myeloma with the cell therapy. 

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How and why pharmacists should get involved in clinical research

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Collaborative research efforts not only improve patient care but also help position pharmacy departments as key contributors to clinical innovation and service development. Having a research-active pharmacist in the pharmacy department certainly raises the departments profile but, more importantly, improves patient care, he says.

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Review of 3 Alternative Pathways to Access Non–FDA-Approved Drugs

Pharmacy Times

Non–FDA-approved medications may be accessed for patient care via 3 alternative pathways: expanded access, the Right to Try Act, and off-label use, which are reviewed in this article.

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Penicillin allergy delabelling: A multidisciplinary approach for improved patient care

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Gerry Hughes explores the epidemiology of penicillin allergy and its significance in the context of patient care, as well as the need for a system-wide and multidisciplinary approach to penicillin allergy delabelling. million of these being incorrectly labelled as such. Penicillin is commonly implicated in drug hypersensitivity.

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12 Medications With Off-Label Uses

BuzzRx

The term “on-label use” of a drug may seem unfamiliar to most people. In short, this practice is referred to as “off-label” drug use. Surveys have shown that approximately 1 in 5 prescriptions in the US are for off-label use. In certain populations of patients, off-label drug use is even higher.

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How is virtual care changing pharmacy?

The Checkup by Singlecare

They are kiosks that contain prescription medications, labeling equipment, and technology that can connect the patient to a remote pharmacist in real time. This telehealth model resulted in improved patient wait times, higher job satisfaction for pharmacists, and fulfillment of staffing gaps.

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How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT

IDStewardship

Streamlined Prescription Filling : AI systems can automate prescription filling processes by extracting relevant information from electronic prescriptions, verifying insurance coverage, and generating labels. This reduces manual errors, saves time, and allows pharmacists to focus on patient care.