Drug Topics

JULY 22, 2025

Results from a JAMA Network Open study showed that the prevalence of extremely severe obesity has significantly increased over time, especially among older adolescents and patients who are nonHispanic Black. 1 From 2008 to 2023, the relative increase of pediatric patients with obesity classes 4 to 5 is 253.1%. Approximately 20.3%

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 21, 2025

Participants included in the researchers’ analysis included self-identified pharmacists in patient-facing roles. They were recruited from the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) Congress in Brisbane, Australia, from September 24-28, 2023. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. References 1. Subscribe Now!

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Drug Topics

JULY 2, 2025

A team of investigators from the Jaeb Center for Health Research conducted an analysis of the BURST study ( NCT05088265 ) to assess real world data of patients who used the Bigfoot Unity Diabetes Management System between October 2021 and July 2023. Read more from our coverage of the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions. References 1.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

1 Natural disasters have reached unprecedented levels in the past 5 years, with 2020, 2023, and 2024 being the most destructive and costly since before 1980. One of the most recent natural disasters was the late-2024 and early-2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

Health and Personal Care Stores

Drug Topics

JULY 10, 2025

Daymon, 2022 Private Brand Intelligence Report, May 2023. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. McKesson ideaShare: Wrapping Up The Week June 25th 2023 Podcast Drug Topics wraps up a great week in Las Vegas at McKesson ideaShare.

Health and Personal Care Stores

Drug Topics

JUNE 6, 2025

Data for the study was gathered from comprehensive administrative health and demographic data in Canada by the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences from January 2020 to November 2023. Of the included patients, 46334 were exposed to GLP-1s for longer than 6 months and 92668 were unexposed. References 1. JAMA Ophthalmol.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 17, 2025

READ MORE: Diabetes Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Published 2023 Nov 3. Diabetes Care. Diabetes Care. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Published 2025 Jun 13. 2023;15(11):e48228.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 16, 2025

ACIP's recommendations are increasingly significant for pharmacies, influencing vaccination planning, billing, and patient care activities. Community pharmacies, as trusted vaccination providers, must stay informed about ACIP proceedings and public discussions to address emerging patient inquiries effectively.

Vaccines

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MARCH 18, 2025

Its also challenging to convince hospital directors to invest in clinical pharmacy when financial pressures compound the issue, Dr Lutters notes. The integration of pharmacists into specialist care teams is a model she believes should be more widely adopted. Pharmacists should not be confined to traditional roles.

Hospitals

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 26, 2025

AI models can predict molecular interactions and assist in designing novel compounds tailored to specific therapeutic goals. In 2023, a study found that a clinical trial patient matching tool was able to reduce pre-screening checking time for physicians by 90%, by leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) [iv].

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Drug Topics

AUGUST 5, 2025

The comparative effectiveness study included 48165 patients with T2D and moderate cardiovascular risk who were treated at 1 of 10 health systems in the United States between January 2013 and January 2023. Diabetes Care 1 May 2023; 46 (5): 967–977. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. References 1.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

AUGUST 12, 2025

Doshi, BSPH, PharmD Candidate Kari Franson, PharmD, PhD, BCPP Publication Article Drug Topics Journal Drug Topics July/August 2025 Volume 169 Issue 04 Rescheduling cannabis empowers pharmacists to lead in patient care by evaluating safety, interactions, and formulations while providing education. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

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Drug Topics

JULY 29, 2025

1 In another study published earlier in July 2025, investigators found that the 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines were associated with fewer medically attended cases of COVID-19, but the effectiveness waned over time, which supported recommendations of a booster dose in the 2024-2025 season. Specifically, the incidence rate ratio was 0.84

Vaccines

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 24, 2025

In an interview with Pharmacy Times at the 2025 Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting, Scott Soefje, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, director of pharmacy at Mayo Clinic, focused on the evolving role of pharmacists in healthcare, highlighting their increasing presence in outpatient settings to enhance efficiency and patient care.

Compounding Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JULY 2, 2025

SHOW MORE The injection is indicated for the treatment of sepsis and other serious infections, enhancing treatment efficiency and patient care. The injection is available at room temperature and does not require compounding, thawing, activation, or dilution.

FDA

Pharmacy Times

JULY 14, 2025

Dave’s Pharmacy in Nebraska was recognized for its innovative patient care, winning Pharmacy of the Year. The conference highlighted expanding pharmacists' roles, diversifying services, and addressing health care access gaps.

Independent Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

Coming to meetings and hearing these great presenters in different areas really connects with different parts of my history of patient care. I'm blown away by how quickly new information is brought to this conference and how well the teams break it into actionable insights you can bring back to your patient care.

Compounding Pharmacies

Drug Topics

AUGUST 8, 2025

READ MORE: Infectious Disease Resource Center Don’t get left behind: Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips delivered straight to your inbox. November 21, 2023. References 1. Xin C, Zheng B, Zhao Q, et al. Antimicrobial resistance.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

AUGUST 11, 2025

Researchers introduced a pharmacist-led opioid deprescribing campaign located within a specialty palliative care clinic. Developed and implemented by practicing pharmacists, the program ran from April 2022 to May 2023 and was conducted at a clinic seeing an average of 1100 patients every year. References 1. Subst Abuse Rehabil.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 17, 2025

The term ‘pharmacist-led care’ or ‘pharmacist-led interventions’ refers to health care services where pharmacists play a leading or central role in patient care,” they continued. 1 “These concepts cover a wide range of activities involving pharmacists directly in clinical patient care across various settings.”

Specialty Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Pharmacy deserts, with limited pharmacy access, negatively impact patient care, especially for chronic conditions, and community health. Compounding this issue, many pharmacies face ongoing staffing shortages, which hinder efficient operations and compromise the ability to deliver quality patient care.

Mail-Order Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 24, 2025

Beyond that, it’s about sharing clinical experiences—learning how others approach patient care, maybe doing things a little differently or more effectively. It’s incredibly impactful to be in a room full of amazing pharmacists from across the country, reviewing late-breaking ASCO data.

Compounding Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JUNE 8, 2025

Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? adults, 2023. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Lucas JW, Sohi I. Chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain in U.S. NCHS Data Brief. 2024;(518):CS355235. doi:10.15620/cdc/169630 2.

Independent Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 13, 2025

That does allow the pharmacist to provide care to the community, but you have to find a physician willing to countersign that, willing to delegate that authority, and therein lies the barrier.” Overall, CPAs in areas lacking certain pillars of health care can improve the efficiency and quality of patient care.

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 23, 2025

Consequently, community pharmacists can spend less time resolving confusion and more time providing essential patient care services, fostering stronger patient relationships and improving overall medication adherence in the long run. Providers may not have the time or capacity to perform these extra acts for each patient.

Hospitals

Drug Topics

JULY 7, 2025

READ MORE: Diabetes Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Updated 2023 Jun 3]. 1 “Interestingly, at lower erythrocytosis thresholds, as defined in our study using the lenient criteria, there was even a reduction in the risk of stroke.”

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Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

Isaacs stresses the critical role of pharmacists in staying informed about these advancements, recommending strategies like attending the conference, accessing virtual options, and sharing new findings through methods like journal clubs to improve patient care. Pharmacy Times: Can you introduce yourself?

Compounding Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 12, 2025

billion worth in savings in 2023 and $36 billion since the first biosimilar entered the market in 2015. Of note, the significant cost savings achieved through biosimilars underscore their economic importance in increasing patient access to life-altering medications. It is estimated that there was approximately $12.4 REFERENCE Darkow A.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 2, 2025

In an interview with Pharmacy Times , LeAnne Kennedy, PharmD, BCOP, CPP, FHOPA, oncology clinical manager at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, shares insights about the facility’s Wake Outpatient Transplant Program and highlights its positive impact on patient care outcomes.

Compounding Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 8, 2025

Evidence supports the model's effectiveness, showing reduced relapse rates in multiple sclerosis patients. SHOW MORE Integrating specialty pharmacists into neurology teams enhances patient care, medication management, and clinical outcomes for chronic conditions.

Patient Care

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 27, 2025

7 In 2023, biosimilars contributed to nearly 500 million additional treatment days, improving access to essential therapies for patients who might otherwise go without. Pharmacists stand at the forefront of patient care, making them indispensable in dispelling misinformation that can sometimes surround biosimilars.

Compounding Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 24, 2025

As a provider, we utilize the ACIP guidelines as what we recommend for patients for preventive care to prevent diseases and things like that, [and] what's the best thing,” Kevin Cleveland, PharmD, professor at Idaho State University, said. Q&A: How ACIP Changes Could Reshape Patient Care. REFERENCES 1.

Specialty Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Pharmacy professionals are uniquely positioned to lead this transformation—interpreting complex genetic data, optimizing therapeutic regimens, and ensuring safe, effective, and individualized patient care.

Compounding Pharmacies

Drug Topics

AUGUST 1, 2025

READ MORE: National Immunization Awareness Month Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Q&A: How ACIP Changes Could Reshape Patient Care. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. August 29, 2024. link] 2. .:

Immunization

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

Kalis, PharmD, BCOP Key Takeaways Oncology pharmacy's complexity outpaces the generalist model, necessitating specialization for effective patient care and operational efficiency. These are all important and necessary topics that help cancer centers run effectively and deliver exceptional patient care.

Compounding

Drug Topics

JULY 25, 2025

READ MORE: Diabetes Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Neurodegeneration and stroke after semaglutide and tirzepatide in patients with diabetes and obesity. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. References 1.

Specialty Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JULY 2, 2025

Pharmacists are essential in managing access, patient education, and monitoring outcomes, ensuring adherence and addressing administrative challenges. SHOW MORE Discover how Vyepti revolutionizes migraine prevention with rapid efficacy and strong safety, empowering pharmacists to enhance patient care.

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