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Many patients face increasing healthcare and medication costs, creating financial burdens that can affect access to necessary treatments. To ensure that healthcare resources are used effectively, stakeholders such as providers, payers, government officials, and policymakers rely on healthcare data to assess the value, cost-effectiveness, and impact of medical treatments on patients' quality of life (QoL)1, 2.

For those of you who are on the path of pursuing a pharmacy residency, this article will hopefully serve as a helpful resource in mitigating any challenges you may face throughout the application and interviewing process.

Learn about what Site Management Organizations do in Clinical Trial Management, an important aspect of Clinical Development. Photo by Neoteryx. Before the late 1900s, many pharmaceutical companies managed clinical trials in-house.1,2 In the early 2000s, clinical trials began to become more complex while regulatory demands became more stringent.

Most treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are Schedule II stimulants: methylphenidate (Ritalin), dextroamphetamine (Adderall), and lisdexamfetamine (Vyvanse), to name a few. But in July of this year, a new drug – and a new drug class – made its way onto the market.

Despite representing only a small percentage of all cancers, it is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality due to its aggressive biology, delayed diagnosis, and resistance to many traditional therapeutic approaches.

Introduction Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most aggressive and difficult-to-treat malignancies. Despite representing only a small percentage of all cancers, it is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality due to its aggressive biology, delayed diagnosis, and resistance to many traditional therapeutic approaches. Recent advances in molecular testing, targeted therapies, and supportive care have improved outcomes for select patients, but significant unmet medical needs remain.

The FDA approved Lipfendra (enlicitide) as the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to reduce LDL-C in adults with hypercholesterolemia, including adults with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).1 Approved on July 16th, 2026, Lipfendra is a once-daily 20 mg tablet used alongside diet and exercise to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).1,2 PCSK9-targeted therapies have historically been available as injectable treatments, so...

Author: Gennie Liu, PharmD Candidate 2027 Today, we're bringing you an introduction to breast cancer, including its underlying biology and clinical significance! Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide1. Although it primarily affects women, men can also develop breast cancer2.

Metformin (Glucophage) is the drug that inspired “Apothecary’s Apprentice,” as it was shocking that this antidiabetic staple was ultimately sourced from a plant. Metformin is a member of the biguanide drug class – the only one left standing.1 So, what made metformin the sole survivor of this class? And what happened to its biguanide cousins?

What you might not know is that having meaningful friendships may also make you live longer. Despite this, many people find it difficult to spend time with friends given life's many priorities.