ASHP Summer Meetings & Exhibition

Research presented at ASHP 2024 found that concerns around the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and the credibility of information from public health authorities were the biggest drivers of vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A survey of health system specialty pharmacy employees found that hybrid work significantly improved quality of life and workplace productivity.

A posted presented at ASHP 2024 examined if improved access to methadone could decrease hospital length of stay and readmission rates.

Barriers that continue to exist include the challenges of recruiting exceptional pharmacists and the changing landscape of therapies for dermatologic conditions.

The most frequently prescribed weight loss medication was semaglutide (Ozempic), followed by liraglutide (Saxenda), and dulaglutide (Trulicity).

What does the future of digital health look like?

Drug Topics reports on the biggest stories from ASHP Summer Meeting 2023.

What is the state of OTC contraception, what’s next for IUDs, and why are so many transgender people denied care?

The alert was implemented after passage of a state senate bill.

What stood out on Sunday and Monday at the 2023 ASHP Summer Meetings in Baltimore?

A look at how the genetics-based research field can become more fully integrated in all areas of health care going forward.

Study results add to the body of evidence demonstrating the efficacy of CGRP inhibitors for migraine treatment and prophylaxis.

Over 90% of survey respondents said they believed emergency response simulation training should be required annually.

Although excessive use can lead to fatigue, alerts can help proactively identify and prevent drug interactions.

Centanafadine is a serotonin-norepinephrine-dopamine triple reuptake inhibitor.

At least 6 adalimumab biosimilars are set to launch in July 2023.

Monoclonal antibodies have been helpful in preventing severe illness in patients at increased risk, but barriers to receiving this therapy exist.

A toolkit provides insight into the use of automated dispensing station overrides for emergency situations.

In an emergency, automated dispensing cabinets can prevent unnecessary delays. Knowing the agents most needed in the cabinets is an important step to aid in this reduction.

Cold-chain packaging represents a great deal of cost and environmental impact. Eco-friendly packaging could reduce both.

During this period, pharmacists can optimize medications, monitor adherence, and improve access.

Pharmacy residents can aid in effectively improving HbA1c levels in patients.

Complex diseases can be difficult to manage for optimal outcomes. Monitoring programs of therapies can help with that management

Bar code medication administration has been moved beyond inpatient areas, but compliance may require improvement.

Infliximab biosimilars have been available since 2016.

With the current labor shortage, understanding why pharmacy technicians stay in their jobs is important.