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How the Rise in US Pharmacy Deserts Impacts Patients’ Health

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Pharmacy closures have become commonplace within the industry as of late, with thousands of shutdowns since 2010 and a trend that’s showing significantly more pharmacy closures than openings. They're providing clinical advice, testing, immunizations, and many other necessary services to maintain good health. Health Affairs.

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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. Increasing pneumococcal vaccine uptake is especially important in light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic that disrupted routine immunization services and highlighted the vulnerability of adults to respiratory infections.”

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Pharmacist, Provider Partnership Can Help Increase RSV Vaccine Uptake

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A team of investigators from the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and Albertsons Companies conducted a study to see which marketing methods are the main factors that affect patients’ decisions to receive the RSV vaccine. For the study, a survey was given to eligible patients who came to the pharmacy. had comorbidities.

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Once Monthly Oral PrEP Medication Will Advance to Phase 3 Study

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FDA Grants Interchangeability Designation to Adalimumab-Bwwd for Humira Ashley Gallagher May 28th 2025 Article This designation follows Hadlima’s low-concentration prefilled syringes and single-dose vials, which were designated in June 2024.

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Preparing Students for the Technology of Tomorrow

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12,13 The American Medical Association surveyed physicians on AI utilization and found that by 2024, nearly two-thirds of physicians had used at least 1 AI tool. The category of specialty pharmaceuticals now accounts for nearly half of all drug expenditures in the US. March 21, 2024. Advertisement REFERENCES 1. News release.

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Pharmacists Demonstrate Professional Identity Through Provider, Patient-Focused Roles

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In August 2024, the American Medical Association (AMA), the advocacy group for US physicians, wrote a letter to US Congress opposing legislation that would allow pharmacists to test and treat patients with specific illnesses. 2024 Sep 24;46:101088. August 9, 2024. Muscat NA, Sinclair P, Zapata T, et al. Lancet Reg Health Eur.

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

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May 15, 2024. Biocon Biologics expands diabetes portfolio with FDA approval of Kirsty, the first and only interchangeable rapid-acting insulin aspart in the United States. News release. Biocon Biologics. July 15, 2025. Accessed July 21, 2025. National Diabetes Statistics Report. Accessed July 21, 2025. Kirsty [package insert].

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