Drug Topics

AUGUST 12, 2025

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.

Vaccines

Drug Topics

JULY 8, 2025

CPA is proud to sponsor this CPESN awards recognition because active engagement is what keeps community pharmacies at the center of the health care team,” added Jay Blackburn, Chief Executive Officer of Compliant Pharmacy Alliance Cooperative. “We We applaud each award winner for raising the bar on patient care.”

Health and Personal Care Stores

Drug Topics

JUNE 30, 2025

They found that community pharmacists are key members of collaborative care models and can effectively lead buprenorphine initiation and ongoing patient care, expand access to treatment, and provide additional counseling for nonpharmacological treatment. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1.

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Drug Topics

JULY 9, 2025

The nation faced a pharmacist shortage in 2000, and then pharmacy schools expanded to meet the need,” wrote the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy. But in 2024, that number fell to just 2.8%.” They approached the 7 pharmacy schools in Pennsylvania and 4 were included in the final analysis. December 3, 2024.

Health and Personal Care Stores

Drug Topics

JUNE 6, 2025

Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Updated October 11, 2024. Updated October 11, 2024. Updated July 15, 2024. May 15, 2024. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Yellow Book. 2026 Edition.

Vaccines

Drug Topics

JUNE 19, 2025

Both 10 patients in each group experienced other AEs, which included sensorineural hearing loss, elevated liver enzymes, and upper respiratory infection for the treatment group, and elevated liver enzymes, upper respiratory infection, depression, and skin rash for the nontreatment group. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

FDA

Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

From 1980 to 2024, the National Centers for Environmental Information reported 403 confirmed natural disaster events impacting weather or climate, totaling economic losses over $1 billion. One of the most recent natural disasters was the late-2024 and early-2025 Los Angeles wildfires.

Health and Personal Care Stores

Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 2025

READ MORE: Cardiology Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? 2024 Dec 10;84(24):2393-2403. Epub 2024 Aug 31. 2024 Oct 19;404(10462):1536-1546. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. References 1.

FDA

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

According to the news release, employers and pharmacy benefit managers can now address obesity as part of a cardiometabolic strategy, especially at a time when obesity coverage is becoming more prominent and a key priority for employers. March 21, 2024. KFF Health Tracking Poll May 2024: The Public’s Use and Views of GLP-1 Drugs.

Compounding

Drug Topics

JULY 22, 2025

Patients included in the review also had higher total cholesterol levels, lower high-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, high triglyceride levels, high systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and high glycated hemoglobin levels. The GLP-1 prescriptions among this patient population increased from 12.3% in 2019 to 60.9% REFERENCES 1.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 2, 2025

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. 2024 Nov 15:dgae778. Read more from our coverage of the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions. References 1. Tillman J, Beck RW, Polonsky WH, et al.

Patient Care

Drug Topics

JULY 2, 2025

Pharmacy practice is always changing. Stay ahead of the curve: Sign up for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. April 4, 2024. Read more from our coverage of the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions. References 1. February 14, 2025.

Compounding

Drug Topics

AUGUST 11, 2025

Such potential confounding underscores the need for further research to better isolate the causal effects of semaglutide on both clinical outcomes and health care costs in clinical settings." Changes in Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Health Care Expenditures Among Patients Prescribed Semaglutide. July 2, 2024.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 10, 2025

PwC’s 2024 Voice of the Customer report found that 80% of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainably produced or sourced goods, despite overall rising costs. sustainability premium, even as cost-of-living and inflationary concerns weigh: PwC 2024 Voice of the Consumer Survey. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing.

Health and Personal Care Stores

Drug Topics

JULY 14, 2025

image credit: Богдан Стеблянко / stock.adobe.com Drug Topics caught up with Kleinrock to get his perspectives on the report and understand what these drug use trends mean for pharmacists and their patients. There [were] up to 48 novel drugs launched in the US in 2024; 31 of them were orphan drugs. But we also see rare disease.

Immunization

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

As for the second clique, both groups had a significant association, but it was slightly stronger for patients who were food secure. READ MORE: Digestive Health Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Published 2024 Nov 25.

Communication

PQA

APRIL 25, 2025

During pharmacy school, Melody made a lasting impact through leadership, mentorship, and community service. As the 2024-2025 Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) Region III Facilitator, she oversaw 25 pharmacy school chapters, launching initiatives to promote collaboration and professional development.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 29, 2025

1 The 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine containing the Omicron JN.1 Image Credit: Jesse B/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com In the study, eligible patients from Denmark who previously had 3 or more COVID-19 doses received the 2024-2025 JN.1 The study took place from May 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. 1 booster vaccination.

Vaccines

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).

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 18, 2025

4 READ MORE: Immunization Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? April 12, 2024. link] Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. References 1. News Release.

Vaccines

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

Drug Topics

JULY 25, 2025

In their attempt to add to the literature, researchers conducted this study to assess the incidence of dementia, Parkinson disease, ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and all-cause mortality on patients with T2D and obesity treated with semaglutide or tirzepatide compared with other antidiabetic drugs. April 4, 2024.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

AUGUST 2, 2025

LDL-C reductions with inclisiran were at 60% compared with 7% for the usual care. 3 READ MORE: Cardiology Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Updated October 1, 2024. August 28, 2024. REFERENCES 1. Biscaldi L.

Labelling

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. Updated April 2, 2024. 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? 2024;(518):CS355235. 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. adults, 2023. NCHS Data Brief.

Independent Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 23, 2025

By meticulously reviewing medication regimens, reconciling discrepancies, and providing comprehensive education to patients and caregivers, they significantly reduce the likelihood of medication errors and adverse drug events during these vulnerable periods. Updated September 10, 2024. 2 REFERENCES 1. 2 REFERENCES 1.

Hospitals

Drug Topics

JUNE 19, 2025

READ MORE: Diabetes Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Updated November 21, 2024. 4 “This is opening exciting new treatment opportunities for youth with type one diabetes,” Mahmud said. REFERENCES 1. News release.

Compounding

Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

In a Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit featuring Heidi Polek, RPh, EMBA, vice president of product management at Outcomes, she delves into the critical importance of revenue cycle management (RCM) for pharmacies navigating increasingly complex financial landscapes.

Patient Care

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 27, 2025

Pharmacists stand at the forefront of patient care, making them indispensable in dispelling misinformation that can sometimes surround biosimilars. Their accessibility and expertise perfectly position them to engage in direct conversations with patients, addressing safety, efficacy, and interchangeability concerns. REFERENCES 1.

Compounding Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 24, 2025

In the report, investigators noted that 94% of all influenza vaccines in the US and 98% of the VFC vaccines were thimerosal free in the 2024-2025 season. READ MORE: Immunization Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips?

Specialty Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

billion in July 2024. 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? August 29, 2024. Q&A: How ACIP Changes Could Reshape Patient Care. Drug Topics. [link] Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing.

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. High attrition rates in oncology pharmacy highlight the unsustainable burden of maintaining expertise across all cancer types and treatments.

Compounding

Drug Topics

JULY 7, 2025

Investigators included patients who initiated SGLT2is or a comparator, including GLP-1s or dipeptidyl peptidase 4 inhibitors (DPP-4i). Patients were 18 years and older with type 2 diabetes and were included from January 1, 2015, through June 30, 2024. and 5.6%, respectively, with the prevalence rising to 12.1% REFERENCES 1.

Compounding

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. Updated November 13, 2024.

Compounding Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 22, 2025

While health care professionals across the board faced extraordinary demands, pharmacists were on the frontlines managing not only patient care and medication access, but also staffing shortages and the unprecedented rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Final Report of The 2024 National Pharmacist Workforce Survey. References 1.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 7, 2025

READ MORE: FDA Updates Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? February 13, 2024. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. References 1. News Release. KalVista Pharmaceuticals. Accessed July 7, 2025.

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