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Gilead Presents Data Demonstrating Established, Investigational HIV Drugs

Drug Topics

MARCH 15, 2025

Among the drugs presented, Biktarvy and lenacapavir, teropavimab, and zinlirvimab (LTZ) demonstrate rates of suppression of HIV, and vesatolimod is well tolerated.

Medication Dosing in Pediatric Obesity Presents Complexities and Challenges

Drug Topics

JANUARY 10, 2023

Careful thought and adjustments are required to avoid exceeding the maximum recommended amount.

Over 300 Pharmacy Closures Reported in the Last 3 Months

Drug Topics

MARCH 14, 2025

A new report from the American Economic Liberties Project presents the continued challenges pharmacies face since Congress failure to pass PBM reform at the end of 2024.

Obesity is Common in Individuals with Celiac Disease

Drug Topics

MAY 23, 2024

In an abstract presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024, researchers analyzed the prevalence of obesity in patients with and without celiac disease.

Chronic Hand Eczema Studies Show Condition is Common, Burdensome

Drug Topics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

LEO Pharma presented data from 2 of the largest multinational real-world studies on the prevalence, severity and treatment of chronic hand eczema at the European Society of Contact Dermatitis congress.

What States are Doing to Regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Drug Topics

MARCH 25, 2024

In a poster presented at the 2024 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, researchers assessed state-level regulations for PBMs.

Continuous Glucose Monitors Help Reduce A1c in Patients with Diabetes

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2024

Research presented at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions suggests a population approach to CGM use could be beneficial.

COVID-19 Infection Raises Heart Failure Risks, Underlines Vaccination Importance

Drug Topics

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Research presented at CHEST 2024 outlined the heart failure risks associated with COVID-19 infection and emphasized the importance of vaccination to prevent adverse outcomes.

Vaccines

Pharmacy Education Must Keep Pace With Changing Health Care Landscape | ACCP 2024

Drug Topics

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Posters presented at ACCP 2024 revealed gaps in pharmacy students’ understanding of off-label drug applications and identified strengths and weaknesses among pharmacy graduates.

Labelling

GLP-1s, SGLT2 Inhibitors Reduce Progression of CKD

Drug Topics

JUNE 14, 2024

In a session presented at the 2024 Heart in Diabetes Conference, Matthew Weir, MD, discussed the potential benefits of GLP-1s and SGLT2 inhibitors for improved chronic kidney disease and cardiovascular outcomes.

Slideshow: Pharmacists’ Ability to Improve Patient Care in Cancer Medication Management Services

Drug Topics

APRIL 5, 2024

In 4 posters presented at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association Annual Conference 2024, researchers addressed pharmacists’ role in managing patients’ anticancer medications.

Patient Care

Slideshow: Innovation in Diabetes Technology Could Improve Disease Management

Drug Topics

JUNE 26, 2024

At ADA 2024, researchers presented findings from 4 studies that investigated the impact of various new diabetes technologies on managing the condition.

Assessing How COVID-19 Impacted Pharmacists’ Work Activities, Job Satisfaction

Drug Topics

MARCH 27, 2024

Two posters presented at APhA 2024 examined how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted pharmacists and their work.

ChatGPT Provides Inaccurate Responses to Questions About Drug Information

Drug Topics

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Two posters presented at ASHP 2023 Midyear examined how accurate answers were from the artificial intelligence chatbot.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

Drug Topics

MAY 21, 2024

Research presented at Digestive Disease Week suggests that including omega-3 rich foods, or omega-3 supplements, into a healthy diet could offer additional protection against colorectal cancer alongside regular screening.

How to Turn Patient Visits into Clinical Encounters in the Pharmacy | NCPA 2024

Drug Topics

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Presenters at the National Community Pharmacists Association 2024 Annual Convention and Expo discussed workflow and the future of pharmacy as a patient destination.

Examining Antibiotic Allergies, Pharmacists Role in Testing

Drug Topics

MARCH 25, 2024

Researchers presented their findings on hypersensitivity caused by antibiotics as well as the best ways pharmacists can test for it.

Prescription Drugs in the US Must Be Viewed as Critical Infrastructure | ASPL 2024

Drug Topics

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Stephen Schondelmeyer, PharmD, PhD, FAPhA, gave a presentation on US drug shortages and their global implications.

Daratumumab Plus VRd Improves Progression Free Survival in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

Drug Topics

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Results of the phase 3 PERSEUS study were presented at the 2023 ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.

Instagram Could Serve as Educational Platform for New FDA Drug Approvals

Drug Topics

DECEMBER 4, 2023

An evaluative study on an open resource Instagram page that provides information on new medications to pharmacists was recently presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2023 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition.

FDA

Exploring Alternative Pain Management Strategies for Headaches and Migraines | AMCP Nexus 2024

Drug Topics

OCTOBER 23, 2024

New research presented at AMCP Nexus 2024 highlighted the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of various migraine treatments, including onabotulinumtoxinA and fremanezumab, as well as the importance of migraine education programs for improving patient outcomes.

Assessing B-Cell Maturation Antigen Directed Therapies in Multiple Myeloma Treatment

Drug Topics

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Three posters presented at the 65th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting and Exposition looked into the efficacy and safety of the therapies.

Slideshow: The Role of CGM in Diabetes Management During Pregnancy

Drug Topics

JANUARY 29, 2024

Three posters being presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine 44th Annual Pregnancy Meeting examined the impact of continuous glucose monitoring on pregnancy outcomes.

Addressing The Need for Better Access to CGM in Low-Income Areas

Drug Topics

MARCH 26, 2024

In a poster presented at the 2024 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, researchers addressed continuous glucose monitoring and its potential role in indigent communities.

Examining the State of Benzoyl Peroxide-Containing Acne Products After Benzene Contamination

Drug Topics

APRIL 10, 2024

Christopher Bunick, MD, PhD, FAAD, an associate professor of dermatology and a physician-scientist at the Yale School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, presented updates on benzene in BPO at the 2024 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.

Examining Pharmacists Role in the Current Vaccine Landscape

Drug Topics

MARCH 26, 2024

Posters presented at the APhA 2024 Annual Meeting and Exposition discussed pharmacist barriers in pediatric immunizations, a novel meningococcal vaccine, and the need for inpatient reviews of vaccination history.

Vaccines

Vaccines Immunization

Psilocybin Side Effects Found to be Tolerable, Resolve Within 2 Days

Drug Topics

MARCH 22, 2024

Results from a meta-analysis on the side of effects of the psychedelic psilocybin were presented at the 2024 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting & Exposition.

Juvenile Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies Following COVID-19 Infection

Drug Topics

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In a recent study, racial minorities of an older age with non-classic cutaneous manifestations were more often to present with juvenile idiopathic inflammatory myopathies after COVID-19 infection.

Fourth Dose of COVID Vaccine Produced Milder Symptoms In Patients With IBD

Drug Topics

MAY 24, 2023

Data presented at Digestive Disease Week show that patients with IBD had less intense post-vaccination symptoms after a fourth dose.

Vaccines

Vaccine Candidates Show Promise for Pediatric RSV

Drug Topics

OCTOBER 22, 2022

Results of multiple studies were presented at IDWeek 2022.

Vaccines

Current and Future Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Drug Topics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that presents with painful, deep, and inflamed lesions found in flexural, apocrine gland-bearing sites.

Poor Sleep in Premenopausal and Perimenopausal Women Linked to Migraine History

Drug Topics

OCTOBER 18, 2022

History of migraine may be associated with poor sleep in premenopausal and perimenopausal women, according to research presented at the North American Menopause Society Annual Meeting.

Severe Asthma Clinical Outcomes Worsen After Stopping or Changing Biologics

Drug Topics

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Findings from research presented at the American College of Chest Physicians suggest the importance of selecting the right biologic from the start.

How To Mitigate Anorexia and Bulimia in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Drug Topics

APRIL 17, 2023

At the 44th National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Conference, a session presented data explaining why teenagers with T1D are at high risk for developing anorexia and bulimia.

Tirzepatide Demonstrates 94% Diabetes Reduction, 22% Weight Loss in SURMOUNT-1 Study

Drug Topics

AUGUST 21, 2024

A detailed report of study findings will be published in a peer-reviewed journal and presented at ObesityWeek 2024.

Slideshow: Exploring Cannabis Utilization in the Oncology Landscape

Drug Topics

JUNE 21, 2024

Four abstracts presented at ASCO 2024 delved into cannabis and pain management, potential medication interactions, and symptom mitigation, in patients with cancer.

The Power of Analytics for Pharmacy Service Marketing

Drug Topics

AUGUST 1, 2023

Mehrdad Hariri, RPh, CPh, MBA presented a session at July's Total Pharmacy Solution Summit on all the ways you can leverage those data for success. How many different ways can analytics assist your pharmacy? More than you may think.

Examining the Role of Remote CGM in Diabetes Management

Drug Topics

JUNE 27, 2024

Two posters presented at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions looked at challenges of remote CGM in older populations and after discharge from the hospital.

Hospitals

GLP-1s May Benefit T1D, Uptake Increased Significantly in Patients with Obesity

Drug Topics

JUNE 28, 2024

Two posters presented at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions looked into the impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in type 1 diabetes management.

HealthWell Foundation Announces Presenting Sponsorship for the 2023 Healthcare Advocate Summit

Drug Topics

MAY 5, 2023

HealthWell to also provide best practices programming to foundation donors and patient stakeholders.

Lomecel-B CLEARMIND Phase 2a Trial Results to Be Presented at AAIC

Pharmacy Times

JULY 18, 2024

Safety and efficacy findings on Lomecel-B will be presented at the upcoming 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, which will be held July 28 to August 1.

Complementary, Alternative OTC Drugs Pivotal in the Treatment of Acute Pain

Drug Topics

MARCH 17, 2025

As pharmacists move away from opioids in pain management, researchers present the use of supplemental OTC products to assist patients acute pain.

GLP-1s May Lower Risk of Acute Pancreatitis in Patients with T2D, Obesity

Drug Topics

JUNE 4, 2024

Research presented at ENDO 2024 found that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists had a lower acute pancreatitis recurrence risk than SGLT2i, DPP4i, and no medication.

GLP-1s Improve Taste Sensitivity, Reduce Body Weight in Patients with Obesity

Drug Topics

JUNE 17, 2024

Two posters presented at ENDO 2024 assessed semaglutide’s impact on taste sensitivity and tirzepatide’s role in body weight reduction.

Gilead Presents Data Demonstrating Established, Investigational HIV Drugs

Medication Dosing in Pediatric Obesity Presents Complexities and Challenges

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Over 300 Pharmacy Closures Reported in the Last 3 Months

Obesity is Common in Individuals with Celiac Disease

Chronic Hand Eczema Studies Show Condition is Common, Burdensome

What States are Doing to Regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Continuous Glucose Monitors Help Reduce A1c in Patients with Diabetes

COVID-19 Infection Raises Heart Failure Risks, Underlines Vaccination Importance

Pharmacy Education Must Keep Pace With Changing Health Care Landscape | ACCP 2024

GLP-1s, SGLT2 Inhibitors Reduce Progression of CKD

Slideshow: Pharmacists’ Ability to Improve Patient Care in Cancer Medication Management Services

Slideshow: Innovation in Diabetes Technology Could Improve Disease Management

Assessing How COVID-19 Impacted Pharmacists’ Work Activities, Job Satisfaction

ChatGPT Provides Inaccurate Responses to Questions About Drug Information

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Lower Colorectal Cancer Risk

How to Turn Patient Visits into Clinical Encounters in the Pharmacy | NCPA 2024

Examining Antibiotic Allergies, Pharmacists Role in Testing

Prescription Drugs in the US Must Be Viewed as Critical Infrastructure | ASPL 2024

Daratumumab Plus VRd Improves Progression Free Survival in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Myeloma

Instagram Could Serve as Educational Platform for New FDA Drug Approvals

Exploring Alternative Pain Management Strategies for Headaches and Migraines | AMCP Nexus 2024

Assessing B-Cell Maturation Antigen Directed Therapies in Multiple Myeloma Treatment

Slideshow: The Role of CGM in Diabetes Management During Pregnancy

Addressing The Need for Better Access to CGM in Low-Income Areas

Examining the State of Benzoyl Peroxide-Containing Acne Products After Benzene Contamination

Examining Pharmacists Role in the Current Vaccine Landscape

Psilocybin Side Effects Found to be Tolerable, Resolve Within 2 Days

Juvenile Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies Following COVID-19 Infection

Fourth Dose of COVID Vaccine Produced Milder Symptoms In Patients With IBD

Vaccine Candidates Show Promise for Pediatric RSV

Current and Future Treatments for Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Poor Sleep in Premenopausal and Perimenopausal Women Linked to Migraine History

Severe Asthma Clinical Outcomes Worsen After Stopping or Changing Biologics

How To Mitigate Anorexia and Bulimia in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Tirzepatide Demonstrates 94% Diabetes Reduction, 22% Weight Loss in SURMOUNT-1 Study

Slideshow: Exploring Cannabis Utilization in the Oncology Landscape

The Power of Analytics for Pharmacy Service Marketing

Examining the Role of Remote CGM in Diabetes Management

GLP-1s May Benefit T1D, Uptake Increased Significantly in Patients with Obesity

HealthWell Foundation Announces Presenting Sponsorship for the 2023 Healthcare Advocate Summit

Lomecel-B CLEARMIND Phase 2a Trial Results to Be Presented at AAIC

Complementary, Alternative OTC Drugs Pivotal in the Treatment of Acute Pain

GLP-1s May Lower Risk of Acute Pancreatitis in Patients with T2D, Obesity

GLP-1s Improve Taste Sensitivity, Reduce Body Weight in Patients with Obesity

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