Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MARCH 11, 2025

For pharmacists with the will, time and support to get involved in clinical research, the benefits are many not only for them, but also for their patients, teams and hospitals. With a workforce under pressure, getting involved in clinical trials and pilot research projects might be the last thing on hospital pharmacists minds.

Hospitals

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 25, 2025

The updated label for GE HealthCare’s positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent Vizamyl (flutemetamol F 18 injection) now includes quantification of amyloid in the brain, meaning patients taking an anti-amyloid therapy can be monitored for the drug’s effectiveness. Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard.

Labelling

The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Doctors primarily use tizanidine to treat muscle spasticity due to multiple sclerosis , muscle injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in people, but they sometimes prescribe it off-label to treat back pain, neck pain, or muscle pain. Tizanidine belongs to a class of drugs called alpha-2-adrenergic agonists.

Dosage

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

APRIL 7, 2025

Author Alain Astier PharmD PhD Honorary head of the Department of Pharmacy, Henri Mondor University Hospital, and French Academy of Pharmacy, Paris, France References 1 Dash A et al. Lutetium-labelled peptides for therapy of neuroendocrine tumours. Production of 177Lu for targeted radionuclide therapy: available options. 3 Kam B et al.

Immunization

Pharmacy Times

JULY 14, 2025

Difficile COPD COVID-19 Cardiovascular Health Cervical Cancer Cholangiocarcinoma Cholesterol Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Classical Hematology Colorectal Cancer Continuous Glucose Monitoring Cough and Cold Depression Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Health Dry Eye Disease Epilepsy Eye Care Flu Future of Pharmacy Gastrointestinal (..)

Independent Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 7, 2025

Labels now emphasize the risks of higher doses and caution against abrupt discontinuation in dependent patients to prevent withdrawal and other harms. SHOW MORE The FDA intends to update opioid labels to highlight risks of addiction, overdose, and interactions, enhancing safety in pain management practices.

Labelling

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 9, 2025

These conclusions were presented as part of an abstract from the open-label, phase 3 CheckMate 816 trial (NCT02998528) at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, and subsequently published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Chemotherapy

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 27, 2025

Although no formal contraindications are listed in AstraZeneca’s US labeling, perioperative management may require holding acalabrutinib 3 to 7 days before and after surgery to minimize bleeding risk. Hepatotoxicity and drug-induced liver injury are additional risks that require monitoring.

FDA

The Checkup by Singlecare

JANUARY 10, 2025

Although gabapentin is an anticonvulsant , its often used off-label to treat restless legs syndrome (RLS) and other nerve conditions or neuropathic pain. Gabapentin is a prescription medication used to treat nerve pain and epilepsy. It can also treat postherpetic neuralgia, a type of pain that happens after having shingles.

Dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Some risks of using compounded semaglutide include: Unknown side effects Wrong doses Contamination Risk of drug interactions Mistakes in labeling Allergenic or expired ingredients Its best to talk to a healthcare provider before trying compounded semaglutide. In rare cases, hospitalization might be needed for proper treatment and monitoring.

Compounding

Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 5, 2025

As protection against gonorrhoea is not currently a licensed indication for the 4CMenB vaccine in England, the programme utilises off-label use of the vaccine. Evaluating immunogenicity data and a cost-effective modelling analysis, the panel recommended a targeted vaccination programme 4CMenB in those at the highest risk.

Vaccines

The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 29, 2025

As a result, their specific uses can vary, and they may be prescribed for different conditions, including some off-label uses. Healthcare providers also prescribe it off-label with aspirin after a stent is placed in the heart. Holt, Pharm.D. , a ssistant professor of pharmacology at PCOM (Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine).

Insurance Coverage

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 8, 2025

Beamion LUNG-1 is an open-label, phase 1 dose escalation trial evaluating zongertinib as a monotherapy in patients with advanced or metastatic small tumors; in this case, those with unresectable or metastatic, nonsquamous NSCLC with HER2 TKD mutations.

FDA

The Checkup by Singlecare

APRIL 3, 2025

It can be used in retail, outpatient, and hospital pharmacy settings and utilizes state-of-the-art technology so qualified pharmacists can complete tasks remotely through a computer, tablet, or phone. Self-service, automated machines: These machines look like automatic teller machines (ATMs).

Department of Veterans Affairs

The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 15, 2025

In children, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved azithromycin to treat ear infections, throat and sinus infections, tonsillitis, and community-acquired pneumonia (a type of pneumonia caught outside of a hospital setting). Like any medication, azithromycin can cause side effects.

Labelling

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 16, 2025

The findings emphasize nemolizumab’s swift response in treating atopic dermatitis symptoms, along with its long-term effectiveness in prurigo nodularis, as demonstrated in the OLYMPIA open-label extension trial (NCT04204616).

Compounding Pharmacies

The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 31, 2025

It is also often prescribed off-label as a weight loss medication, even in patients with normal blood sugars. Ozempic is the brand name for semaglutide, which is a medication thats FDA approved to treat high blood sugar in people with Type 2 diabetes. Most people dont have this issue, but for those who do, it can feel unsettling.

Dosage

The Checkup by Singlecare

AUGUST 7, 2025

Timely referral can reduce complications and prevent hospitalizations, especially in older or vulnerable patients. A summer safety opportunity for pharmacists Summer may bring more fun in the sun, but it also raises the risk of foodborne illnesses.

Immunization

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 30, 2025

REMS ensured drug safety by requiring certified hospitals to have tocilizumab for severe adverse events management. Accurate product labeling and ongoing safety monitoring remain essential for patient safety in CAR T therapies.

FDA

The Checkup by Singlecare

MARCH 10, 2025

Although metformin is only approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes, it has several off-label uses, including in the treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Its a member of the biguanide class of medications and is sometimes sold under the brand name Riomet. How does this benefit people with PCOS, specifically?

Dosage

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

In a sign of alixorexton’s tolerability, over 95% of patients who participated in this portion of the trial elected to join the ongoing 7-week, open-label extension.

Compounding Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JULY 10, 2025

Relapse risk factors include prior hospitalizations, long illness duration, and antipsychotic polypharmacy, emphasizing the need for effective maintenance treatments. Maintaining stability in schizophrenia is a major clinical challenge—each relapse can disrupt functioning, burden caregivers, and elevate hospitalization risk.

FDA

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 23, 2025

Additionally, ANDA submissions should extrapolate the RLD safety and effectiveness data for drugs with the same active ingredients, dosage forms, strengths, routes, and labeling. The hospitals and the payment plans would not use your generic drug if you weren’t therapeutically equivalent—we would exclude you,” Soefje said.

FDA

The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Pharmaceutical options such as benzodiazepines like diazepam and antidepressants like trazodone are sometimes used off-label to treat insomnia in adults. Buspirone does not have a sedating effect, according to Raj Dasgupta, MD , sleep specialist and program director at Huntington Health Hospital in California.

Dosage

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

APRIL 14, 2025

Key findings in this review emphasised that most of these children and young people died before reaching the hospital, with 46% receiving inadequate asthma care. Some deaths occurred due to cardiac arrest, predominantly outside of hospitals, with 29 children (58%) having unsuccessful cardiopulmonary resuscitation. NICE guideline NG245.

Health and Personal Care Stores

The Nontraditional Pharmacist

JULY 1, 2025

And those are sites, sometimes those are hospitals, sometimes they’re physician’s offices, there’s for-profit, clinical research sites out there. And ultimately, it’s to ensure we get the data because the data are ultimately what turns into your FDA approved label and demonstrates what you need.

FDA

Pharmacy Times

JULY 1, 2025

Tafamidis, a selective transthyretin stabilizer, significantly reduces mortality and hospitalizations in ATTR-CM patients. Tafamidis] was compared to placebo and reduced all-cause mortality by 30% and [cardiovascular] hospitalizations by 32% over 30 months.

HIV Treatment and Prevention Agents

Pharmacy Times

JULY 15, 2025

months progression-free survival in real-world RRMM patients, consistent with KarMMa trial results.

Immunization

Pharmacy Times

JULY 7, 2025

1 DOORwaY 90 Study Results The approval was supported by data from the prospective, multicenter, open-label, single-arm DOORwaY 90 study that evaluated the safety and efficacy of Y-90 resin microspheres in individuals with unresectable HCC.

FDA

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Personalized drug selection can lead to faster symptom control, fewer hospitalizations, and improved adherence—all of which contribute to better outcomes and a more streamlined care process. Beyond improving medication safety, pharmacogenetics enhances clinical efficiency by reducing the reliance on trial-and-error prescribing.

Compounding Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 16, 2025

1 As part of another action designed to reduce drug costs, Newsom also announced the expansion of CalRx, the state’s initiative to produce generic drugs under the state’s own label, giving CalRx the authority to purchase brand-name drugs. Furthermore, DMHC would have clear authority to enforce rules and penalize violations.

Compounding Pharmacies

PharmTech

JUNE 23, 2025

Thakar Varanya Chaiyaperm View All News Article Bulk drug calculations for different types of active moieties and drugs require different calculations and labeling. Part two discussion describes a simple medication order and demonstrates calculations and labeling for each bulk drug type. Pluta Nishant B. Mole calculations.

Compounding

Pharmacy Times

JULY 17, 2025

1 Image Credit: Syahrir | stock.adobe.com Gabapentin is FDA approved for partial seizures and postherpetic neuralgia, but has widespread off-label use for various chronic pain conditions, including back pain.

Compounding Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

There are too many drug approvals, label updates, and new data published for even the most skilled and experienced oncology pharmacist to keep up with, let alone those still building their baseline knowledge. Oncology pharmacy practice changes at a rapid pace. Fifteen years ago, pharmacists could learn oncology on the job.

Compounding

The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Ozempic has also shown promise as a weight-loss medication and is often prescribed off-label for this purpose. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to help control blood sugar in patients with Type 2 diabetes.

FDA

The Checkup by Singlecare

JULY 15, 2025

Though generally well-tolerated, some people may feel tired or sluggish after taking azithromycin, which is an uncommon side effect listed on its drug label. Azithromycin , sold under brand names like Zithromax , is a common antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like ear infections, throat infections, and sinusitis.

Immunization

Pharma Marketing Network

AUGUST 1, 2025

For example, if a company is charging over $600 for a monthly supply of a drug like Ozempic (semaglutide) , the expectation is that they also communicate the health economic benefits clearly—such as reduced hospitalizations or long-term cost savings. Healthcare providers, payers, and patients increasingly demand data-driven justifications.

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