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New Frontline BTK Inhibitor Strategy Gains FDA Approval in Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

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1 Image credit: David A Litman | stock.adobe.com About the Authors Amir Ali, PharmD, BCOP, is a clinical pharmacist specialist at the University of Southern California (USC) Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and an adjunct assistant professor of pharmacy practice at USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

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Under the Weather: Unpacking the Impact of the 2024-2025 Influenza Season

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SHOW MORE Lessons From the Past Season Could Strengthen Prevention and Drive Vaccinations for 2025-2026 The 2024-2025 influenza season emerged as one of the most severe in recent history, catching both the public and health care professionals off guard.

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Carefully Monitor Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications

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1-4 About the Author Sinem Yasil is a 2026 PharmD candidate at the South College School of Pharmacy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dabigatran is a direct thrombin inhibitor because it targets and inhibits factor IIa (thrombin) to achieve the same clinical effect. 5 A CBC provides information on an individual’s hematologic status.

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USP announces new Advanced Technologies Laboratory to accelerate and scale pharmaceutical manufacturing innovations

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USP plans to continue expanding its advanced technology footprint into an additional 8,000 square foot laboratory in 2026. Newsletter Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights. Learn more about USP’s supply chain solutions.

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Moving the Needle From Vaccine Hesitancy to Vaccine Acceptance

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5,6 And pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are perfectly suited to offer guidance and sound information on vaccination’s benefits. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can effectively reduce vaccine hesitancy by addressing patient concerns with empathy and professionalism. 8 I Saw It on the Internet.

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Pharmacists Can Simplify the Vaccine Schedule

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Patients should be informed that the 2025-2026 influenza vaccines will be trivalent, covering 2 influenza A strains (H1N1 and an updated H3N2) and 1 B/Victoria lineage strain, as the B/Yamagata lineage is no longer circulating. 5 This option should be available for patients for the 2025-2026 flu season.

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Real-World Data Shows Similar Clinical Outcomes in Patients Receiving Biosimilars Following Switch From Reference Product

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