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

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The findings of the DeLLphi-304 study demonstrated improved OS of tarlatamab compared with single-agent chemotherapy (median OS [mOS], 13.6 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.

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

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Because of its aggressive nature, MCL is typically treated with combination chemotherapy at diagnosis. Pharmacists are well positioned to perform drug interaction checks, counsel patients on adherence and administration, and coordinate supportive care, including prophylaxis for infections (eg, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, vaccines).

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Study Reveals Gaps in GINA Guideline Adherence for Asthma Treatment

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doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1901963 Newsletter Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights. N Engl J Med. 2019;380:2020-2030. Subscribe Now!

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Pharmacies Need Strategies to Improve Health Care Access

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Martino, PharmD, BCOP, APh Kaitlyn Wells, PharmD Sam Martinez, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS Craig A. Martino, PharmD, BCOP, APh Kaitlyn Wells, PharmD Sam Martinez, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS Craig A.

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Evaluation of a Pharmacy-Delivered Oncofertility Intervention

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Approximately 40% to 80% of patients with cancer who are assigned female at birth face possible infertility as a result of their cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. An additional 15% to 30% of cancer survivors who are assigned male at birth also face infertility as a result of chemotherapy.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

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Immunotherapy Takes the Lead in Advanced Cutaneous Malignancies

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I think we’re getting to the point now where hematology and oncology both need services that can manage these types of side effects. Blood cancer patients are usually at higher risk due to prior chemotherapy, and maybe we don’t need the same kind of prophylactic medications for solid tumor patients. It’s really been a partnership.