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Pharmacy Practice News (PPN), strives to provide health-system pharmacists with accurate, relevant and up-to-date information that improves their clinical practice. In addition to news, the web site includes many of the magazine's regular features, including Continuing Education lessons, new FDA drug approvals, and our renowned educational reviews.

09/07/2026

đź’ˇ More automation doesn't automatically mean fewer risks.

As IV workflow systems and compounding technology become increasingly common, pharmacy teams are learning that success depends on more than the tools themselves.

Read what experts are saying about the future of safe compounding: https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/CzsBAA/f

09/07/2026

One of the most striking discussions at centered on “critical sites” in sterile compounding.

Experts noted that compounders are often surprised to learn there are 14 critical sites in a standard IV compounding setup—and only three can safely be re-sanitized after touch contamination.

The session underscored how small technique errors can compromise sterility, particularly in busy cleanroom environments where workflow pressures are high.

As sterile compounding standards continue evolving, investment in technician education and competency assessment remains critical.

Read more: https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/ljoBAA/f

09/07/2026

Opioid stewardship is becoming an increasingly important part of perioperative care.

At ASHP Midyear 2025, experts highlighted how pharmacists can help reduce unnecessary opioid exposure through multimodal analgesia, regional anesthesia, patient education, and coordinated perioperative planning.

With fewer than 25% of hospitals currently operating opioid stewardship programs, speakers emphasized the need for stronger interdisciplinary collaboration to improve pain management while lowering the risk for long-term opioid dependence after surgery.

Read more: https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/nToBAA/f

A new treatment option for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) may help reduce time spent in clinics.The FDA has approved an al...
09/06/2026

A new treatment option for acute myeloid leukemia (AML) may help reduce time spent in clinics.

The FDA has approved an all-oral combination of Inqovi (decitabine/cedazuridine) with venetoclax for older adults or those who cannot undergo intensive chemotherapy.

In clinical trials, about 42% of patients achieved complete remission, with many responding within two months.

While the oral approach may ease the treatment burden for patients and caregivers, the regimen still carries serious risks, including infections and blood-related complications, which require close medical supervision.

Read more: https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/zzoBAA/f

🩸 New research is challenging long-held assumptions about age and stem cell transplantation in acute myeloid leukemia.Th...
09/04/2026

🩸 New research is challenging long-held assumptions about age and stem cell transplantation in acute myeloid leukemia.

The findings suggest that treatment decisions should consider the whole patient—not just their age.

Read more:
👉 https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/hzwBAA/f

Malnourished hospitalized patients have longer stays, higher medical costs, and increased mortality. Learn how to make a...
09/04/2026

Malnourished hospitalized patients have longer stays, higher medical costs, and increased mortality.

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Cancer treatments have never been more effective — but for many patients, the fear of financial ruin now rivals fear of ...
09/03/2026

Cancer treatments have never been more effective — but for many patients, the fear of financial ruin now rivals fear of the disease itself. At the 2026 Patient Assistance and Access Programs Conference, experts said it's time to move beyond the copay card toward a holistic model of affordability that pairs financial assistance with transportation, housing, and navigation support.

Read the full report: https://f.mtr.cool/ob30g9r1og

📉 As the cost of GLP-1 weight-loss medications continues to climb, some employers are changing their approach.Instead of...
08/31/2026

📉 As the cost of GLP-1 weight-loss medications continues to climb, some employers are changing their approach.

Instead of offering traditional insurance coverage, they're introducing subsidy programs to help employees afford these therapies while controlling healthcare costs.

How could this trend impact patient access and the role of pharmacists?

Read the full story: https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/4zwBAA/f

08/31/2026

📢 A significant CMS policy update could change how clinicians monitor patients taking antipsychotic medications.

The new Medicare quality measure expands expectations for tardive dyskinesia screening and highlights the important role pharmacists can play in identifying movement disorders and supporting patient care.

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