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

STAT

“I do not believe this particular change will have any bearing on patient care,” said Saad Usmani, a myeloma physician and cell therapist at Memorial Sloan Kettering who has also studied Carvykti.

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FDA approves AbbVie-Genmab’s Epkinly to treat DLBCL

Pharmaceutical Technology

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to AbbVie and Genmab ‘s Epkinly (epcoritamab-bysp) to treat relapsed or refractory (R/R) diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) in adult patients. The FDA approval of Epkinly represents a new treatment mechanism of action for third-line DLBCL patients. “As

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How to help patients during medication shortages

The Checkup by Singlecare

A medication shortage occurs when the demand for a drug is greater than the supply, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA tracks drug shortages at the national level by obtaining information from drug manufacturers about their ability to produce medications. Many factors cause medication shortages.

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Navigating EGFR Mutations and ALK Fusions in Early-Stage Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Pharmacy Times

1 Biomarker testing is relatively new in the treatment landscape for NSCLC but has proven incredibly important for personalizing patient care, transforming from a generic chemotherapy approach to a highly personalized, genomically driven treatment strategy. For advanced disease, chemotherapy was the standard.

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Solutions for Constipation Relief

The Thyroid Pharmacist

Plecanatide : This is one of the newest medications for IBS-C that has been approved by the FDA. Plecanatide is recommended by the ACG for overall symptomatic improvement in IBS-C patients. Lubiprostone : This medication is often recommended for symptomatic improvement in IBS-C patients. 2020;12(1):205. Published 2020 Jan 13.

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FDA Approves Meloxicam Injection For Moderate-to-Severe Pain in Adults

Pharmacy Times

Meloxicam injection (Xifyrm; Azurity Pharmaceuticals, Inc) received FDA approval for use in adults for the management of moderate-to-severe pain, either alone or in combination with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) analgesics. Designing the ideal perioperative pain management plan starts with multimodal analgesia. August 24, 2018.

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Unicorns Don’t Exist: Rethinking the Generalist Model in Oncology Pharmacy

Pharmacy Times

Kalis, PharmD, BCOP Key Takeaways Oncology pharmacy's complexity outpaces the generalist model, necessitating specialization for effective patient care and operational efficiency. These are all important and necessary topics that help cancer centers run effectively and deliver exceptional patient care.