Initiation and preliminary evaluation of an oncology pharmacy training course for staff pharmacists.

Introduction: There is currently a disparity between oncology pharmacy job openings and PGY2 trained pharmacists completing residency training each year. As a result, pharmacists without specialized training in oncology are filling much needed oncology positions and may need on-the-job oncology training. To improve oncology knowledge among non-PGY2 trained pharmacists working in oncology positions, Novant Health coordinated an Oncology Pharmacy Training Course (OPTC).

Potential for drug-drug interactions in treating cancer-related nausea and distress.

Purpose: To determine the extent and severity of drug-drug interactions between anti-emetics and antipsychotics or antidepressants.

Summary: Oncology patients are often required to deal with chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting at the same time as psychosocial distress. A review of primary literature, as well as several drug interaction databases, was performed with anti-emetics used in The NCCN® 1.