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Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist Shows Decreases in Hemoglobin A1c

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2 The current study, which was a 26-week, randomized, double-blind trial, was conducted at 5 sites in Mexico between February 2022 and February 2023 and included patients aged 18 to 75 years with a type 2 diabetes diagnosis for 6 or more months. Published 2022 Apr 5. Updated July 26, 2022. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes.

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FDA Approves Insulin Aspart-Xjhz as First Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog

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Published 2022 Jun 20. doi:10.2147/DMSO.S342936 Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Orabone AW, Do V, Cohen E. Pharmacist-Managed Diabetes Programs: Improving Treatment Adherence and Patient Outcomes. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes. 2022;15:1911-1923.

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

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In 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published updated pneumococcal vaccine recommendations. million adult patients who were enrolled in a health plan as of January 2022 that contributed data to the Optum database. Of those, 38% had evidence of pneumococcal vaccination prior to January 2022.

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Financial Burden for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Higher Than Those Without

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In 2022, the total estimated cost of diagnosed diabetes was $412.9 doi:10.1007/s13300-023-01505-2 Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. 1 “Patients with diabetes were more likely to experience 2 of the 7 financial outcomes compared with 1.2 outcomes of patients without diabetes.” billion in the US, including $306.6

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Pharmacist Involvement Helps Reduce Time to A1c Target

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In 2022, the estimated cost of those diagnosed as having diabetes was $413 billion. 2022 Jun 20;15:1911-1923. Additional advantages include fewer emergency visits, hospitalizations, medication adherence, and associated cost savings. 2 “Prevalence of diabetes in the United States continues to rise, affecting an estimated 38.4

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CGM Usage Improves Glycemic, Psychosocial Outcomes for Type 1 Diabetes | ADA 2025

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Updated September 12, 2022. June 20 to 23, 2025. Chicago, Illinois. Overcoming Barriers and Obstacles to Adopting Diabetes Devices (ONBOARD). ClinicalTrials.gov identification: NCT04161131. Accessed June 23, 2025.

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Help Turn Occasional Shoppers into Loyal Customers by Investing in the Front End

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Daymon, 2022 Private Brand Intelligence Report, May 2023. Our team will be on site to share insights and showcase our portfolio of more than 500 health and wellness OTC products through the Foster & Thrive brand name, including affordable and eco-friendly offerings that reflect today’s consumer priorities. Fred Reichheld. April 2025.