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Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

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Drug Topics: What will be the likely impacts of this change that pharmacists will need to communicate with their patients?

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Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

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March 18, 2025. Accessed June 30, 2025. Importance of Communication in Buprenorphine Initiation | APhA 2025. March 25, 2025. Accessed June 30, 2025. Drug Topics. Nowosielski B. Drug Topics.

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Patient Education: What Pharmacists Should Know and Share

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Panelists discuss how pharmacists should educate patients about pneumococcal vaccines by providing current vaccine information statements (VIS) updated May 29, 2025, explaining common adverse effects like injection site reactions and mild systemic symptoms as normal immune responses, conducting thorough pre-vaccination screening for moderate-to-severe (..)

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Q&A: Expert Highlights Importance of Trusted Sources for Vaccine Information

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Further, she underscored the need for continued patient education, transparent communication, and a commitment to evidence-based medical guidance in an increasingly complex health care environment. Health care professionals emphasize patient education and reliable information in the evolving vaccine recommendation landscape.

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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

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One of the most recent natural disasters was the late-2024 and early-2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Aside from properly preparing medications during a disaster, Phillips mentioned the importance of establishing communication with patients. April 8, 2025. Accessed April 8, 2025. January 9, 2025. Accessed April 8, 2025.

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Q&A: Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Insulin Therapy Success

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Pharmacists play a vital role in helping patients understand and manage insulin therapy through clear communication, relatable analogies, and personalized education tailored to individual regimens and lifestyles.

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FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

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June 9, 2025. Accessed June 9, 2025. Recent Videos Related Content Statins Have No Additional Antidepressive Effects as Add-On Treatment Ashley Gallagher June 5th 2025 Article Investigators found that simvastatin added to escitalopram for patients with obesity and major depressive disorder did not have increased antidepressive effects.

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