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Collaborative, Pharmacist-Led Approach Crucial in Polypharmacy

Drug Topics

A collaborative and patient-centered approach is crucial in improving polypharmacy outcomes, according to a study published in Intelligent Hospital. Intelligent Hospital. a systematic review of definitions. 2 “But taking too many drugs can lead to safety concerns.” Published online June 29, 2025:100006. August 24, 2021.

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Q&A: How Advancements in GLP-1s, CGM Impact Insulin Management

Drug Topics

READ MORE: Insulin Advancements Led to Safer Surgeries, Shorter Hospital Stays Drug Topics : How has the administration of insulin management been impacted by medical advancements in things like CGM and GLP-1 medications? I think they've definitely made a big impact in this space, and they will continue to do that. Subscribe Now!

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The essential role of hospital pharmacists in the CAR T-cell supply chain

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

As an overall patient safety and medicines quality measure, hospital pharmacists in Belgium have mitigated critical risks in the supply chain for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies. This delegation of tasks effectively sidelines the hospital pharmacist from the CAR T treatment pathway. Reference Bryla A et al.

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The future of clinical pharmacy in Europe with ESCP president Monika Lutters

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Here, speaking to Gerry Hughes, she shares her insights on current clinical pharmacy challenges around expansion and integration of hospital pharmacists, and the exciting trajectory this branch of pharmacy is set to undertake in the years ahead. Over previous decades, there have been several inflection points in its progress.

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Alistair Gray on implementing a fluid stewardship programme: sponsored

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

Speaking at Hospital Pharmacy Europe ’s Virtual Study Day on IV medicines safety in a session sponsored by Baxter, Alistair Gray brought delegates up to speed on recent insights from a fluid stewardship programme implemented at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. Here, you have exclusive access to the session recording.

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Does amlodipine lower heart rate?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Although amlodipine doesnt typically impact your heart rate, other antihypertensive medications can, according to Hosam Hmoud, MD, a cardiology fellow at Northwell Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, New York. Heart rate can vary, with some individuals having a higher resting heart rate and others a lower, says Dr. Rabii.

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Insights From ASCO 2025 Guide Pharmacy Practice in Solid Tumors and Hematologic Cancers

Pharmacy Times

The updated definition for HRMM is increasingly important as there is an increased focus on how to improve outcomes for patients with HRMM, functional HRMM, and true extramedullary disease. International Myeloma Society/International Myeloma Working Group consensus recommendations on the definition of high-risk multiple myeloma.