Specialty Pharmacy Insights

Know Your Next Steps: Testing for the T790M Gene Mutation in EGFR+, Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with EGFR positive, metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), you’re already facing a lot of decisions. These may include what type of treatment will work best for you. You and your doctor can work ...

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3 Ways the New IMBRUVICA® Formulation Will Have a Big Impact on Patients

In the time since IMBRUVICA® (ibrutinib) was first approved by the FDA in 2013 it has undergone many changes. This includes multiple indication expansions to various types of leukemia and lymphoma, approval as a first-line therapy, and even ...

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Avella Releases Latest Issue of Dispensing Excellence, Oncology Edition

In today’s oncology landscape, new oral chemotherapy medications or updated indications are being released at an increasing rate. With each approval comes new hope for individuals and their families for a road to remission, and also a ...

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Cancer Prevention Month: 3 Ways to Know Your Risk & Help You Prevent Cancer

The American Cancer Society recognizes February as National Cancer Prevention Month. In honor of this month, we are sharing three ways you and your family can help reduce your risk of cancer or detect cancer earlier. Let's start with the simple ...

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Mekinist and Tafinlar Approved for Advanced Melanoma

Avella is your pharmacy partner for oncology medications, Mekinist and Tafinlar, which are now approved for combination therapy. The United States Food and Drug Administration recently approved Mekinist, in combination with Tafinlar, to treat ...

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