May 9 Association Perspective Association Perspective APhA2023 and pharmacy on the rise PT May 2023 This year’s annual meeting was a resounding success. Over 3,500 attendees gathered together at APhA2023 in Phoenix in March to connect, learn, and explore. Ilisa BG Bernstein, PharmD, JD, FAPhA
May 9 Today's Pharmacist Today's Pharmacist APhA Member News PT May 2023 A Minute With... Eric Pham, 2023 PharmD candidate, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS Member since 2018
May 9 CPE CPE Gender-affirming care and pharmacy practice PT May 2023 Over 1.6 million people 13 years and older in the United States identify as transgender. Jay Holloway, PharmD, AAHIVP
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June 7 Health Systems Anemia First oral agent approved for anemia in patients with CKD receiving dialysis PT June 2023 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a growing health issue worldwide that impacts approximately 700 million individuals, with nearly 14% of patients with CKD also experiencing anemia. Corey Diamond, PharmD
June 7 Health Systems Compunding FDA authorizes 503Bs to assist liquid pain reliever shortage PT June 2023 As the “triple-demic” of COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus raged through the fall and winter, drug manufacturers found themselves unable to keep up with increased demand for children’s liquid ibuprofen and other liquid pain relievers and fever reducers. Sonya Collins
June 7 Health Systems Readmission Rates Certain medications may affect ICU readmission risk PT June 2023 Increased patient morbidity and mortality as well as costs to the health care system are seen as a direct result of ICU readmissions after discharge. Ariel L. Clark, PharmD