OPTA Review Fall/Winter 2023

Publication Highlights

Welcome: OPTA CELEBRATES DIVERSITY: HISPANIC-HERITAGE MONTH. Page 2

Technician in Focus: ANGELA NERUSCIAC “WE ALL HAVE THE CHANCE TO FULFILL OUR DREAMS”. Page 3

Drug Update: OLAPARIB CLINICAL REVIEW: SHOWING PROMISE IN IMPROVING OUTCOMES IN CANCER PATIENTS. Page. 4

Legislative Updates: The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), 340B Program. Page 5

AN ACTIVE BODY IS A HAPPY BODY: TIPS ON INCORPATING EXERCISE IN A HECTIC SCHEDULE. Page 6

Hot Topic: TECLISTAMAB: A PROMISING THERAPY FOR REFRACTORY OR RELASPED MULTIPLE MYELOMA. Page 7

Technician in Focus: CHRIS HELTON: “CARING FOR CANCER PATIENTS IS A PRIVILEGE”. Page 8

COST AVOIDANCE & WASTE TRACKER: EASY-TO-USE TOOL TO TRACK MEDICATION WASTE EFFECTIVELY. Page 9

Technician in Focus: Jayme Runyon