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JULY 11, 2025

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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JUNE 16, 2025

1 "Lilly was the first company to offer a self-pay solution for an FDA-approved obesity medication, and we continue to work to expand coverage for Zepbound. mg and 15 mg vials of tirzepatide starting July 7, with shipments beginning in early August. Eli Lilly announced that the highest doses of tirzepatide (Zepbound)—12.5

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JULY 16, 2025

In the EXPrESSIVE-11 trial, investigators will evaluate the safety and efficacy of the investigational drug with greater likelihood of HIV exposure in 16 countries, which will start enrolling in August 2025. July 14, 2025. Accessed July 16, 2025. Updated June 29, 2025. Accessed July 16, 2025. News release.

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JULY 2, 2025

1 Smart Insulin Pen Cap System Shows Sustained Glycemic Improvement Over 12 Months | ADA 2025 / Orawan - stock.adobe.com The system, called the Bigfoot Unity Diabetes Management System, integrates with the FreeStyle Libre 2 sensor and supports commonly used insulin pens to simplify diabetes care.

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AUGUST 7, 2025

Lilly said that it plans to present more detailed data from the ATTAIN-1 trial at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) Annual Meeting 2025. August 7, 2025. Accessed August 7, 2025. The most common adverse events during the study were constipation, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. News Release.

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JUNE 23, 2025

June 20 to 23, 2025. Accessed June 23, 2025. Dapagliflozin Improves Health Outcomes for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Ashley Gallagher June 19th 2025 Article The drug could also reduce chronic kidney disease when combined with insulin therapy. Chicago, Illinois. ClinicalTrials.gov identification: NCT04161131.

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JUNE 30, 2025

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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JULY 11, 2025

In an interview at McKesson ideaShare 2025, Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, co-owner of Poole's Pharmacy, highlighted that managing inventory is fundamentally a "team sport" that requires comprehensive involvement from all pharmacy staff. Effective pharmacy inventory management requires a collaborative and proactive approach.

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AUGUST 6, 2025

August 6, 2025 By Brian Nowosielski Ginny Langbehn Commentary Video Sponsored Content From Scripts to Screens: AAP’s Ginny Langbehn Shares Winning Digital Strategies for Independent Pharmacies In today’s digital-first world, being visible online is no longer optional for independent pharmacies—it’s essential.

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JULY 18, 2025

Published online June 29, 2025:100006. Accessed July 18, 2025. A collaborative and patient-centered approach is crucial in improving polypharmacy outcomes, according to a study published in Intelligent Hospital. Optimizing patient care: an inclusive review of polypharmacy and the vital role of pharmacists in mitigation.

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JULY 6, 2025

Knockel: I'm encouraging patients to talk to trusted health care professionals and to not get their advice from social media or the internet or other strangers, focusing on the fact that vaccines have been studied before, during, and after FDA approval. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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JUNE 6, 2025

Garofoli, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS, FAPhA Publication Article Drug Topics Journal Drug Topics May/June 2025 Volume 169 Issue 03 Pharmacy team members can help patients prepare for upcoming travels, ensuring they are up to date with the recommended vaccines for their locations. The first resource is the CDC’s Yellow Book.

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AUGUST 4, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Q&A: Community Pharmacies Help Increase Immunization Convenience, Uptake Brian Nowosielski ; Hashim Zaibak, PharmD August 4th 2025 Article Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, CEO of Hayat Pharmacy, discussed how immunization services at his pharmacy locations have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic.

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JULY 15, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Q&A: How Advancements in GLP-1s, CGM Impact Insulin Management Brian Nowosielski ; Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES July 15th 2025 Article Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, discusses how diabetes advancements like GLP-1s and CGM have impacted the management of insulin.

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JUNE 20, 2025

Experts discuss the recent dismissal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel that provides guidance to the CDC on vaccine recommendations. This abrupt change has raised significant concerns within the health care community about the potential impact on vaccine trust and public health policy.

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JUNE 11, 2025

One of the most recent natural disasters was the late-2024 and early-2025 Los Angeles wildfires. Similar to Phillips’ idea of planning ahead, the FDA also has detailed provisions for patients to take during power outages, floods, or other events that compromise their ability to manage their medications. “An

Health and Personal Care Stores

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JUNE 18, 2025

June 17, 2025. Accessed June 18, 2025. June 18, 2025. June 18, 2025. link] Recent Videos Related Content Eli Lilly Adds Highest Doses of Zepbound to Online Pharmacy Platform Ashley Gallagher June 16th 2025 Article Providers can prescribe the 12.5 News release. Desliver D. As obesity rates rise in the U.S.

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JULY 11, 2025

The Overarching Implications of PBM Reform on the State Level Brian Nowosielski ; Brett Barker, PharmD July 10th 2025 Podcast With federal reform continuing to stall, Drug Topics caught up with Iowa State Representative Brett Barker, PharmD, to discuss how his state is regulating pharmacy benefit managers.

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JULY 26, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Senators Reintroduce Bill to Improve Pharmacist Medicare Reimbursement Brian Nowosielski July 25th 2025 Article Senators Warner and Thune reintroduced the ECAPS legislation improving both seniors’ access to care and pharmacists’ ability to get reimbursed for clinical services.

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JULY 1, 2025

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JULY 25, 2025

GLP-1s Lower Mortality, Neurodegeneration Risks Brian Nowosielski July 25th 2025 Article Researchers explored how the GLP-1 medications semaglutide and tirzepatide impact incidence rates in a variety of health-related outcomes.

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JULY 21, 2025

Accessed July 21, 2025. Accessed July 21, 2025. Recent Videos Related Content Collaborative, Pharmacist-Led Approach Crucial in Polypharmacy Brian Nowosielski July 18th 2025 Article Emphasizing the pharmacist’s essential role, researchers explored the causes, consequences, and clinical implications of polypharmacy. 2024.101088.

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JUNE 6, 2025

Additionally, pharmacists can make sure that patients have updated immunizations, especially for patients who are on immunosuppressive therapy. June 4, 2025. Accessed June 6, 2025. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan-. Accessed June 6, 2025. Wolters Kluwer Health. McDowell C, Farooq U, Haseeb M.

FDA

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JULY 10, 2025

July 10 to 13, 2025. National Vice President, RxOwnership July 10th 2025 Article Independent pharmacists must not only prioritize patient care, but also financial stewardship, to maintain a confident business outlook amid industry headwinds. REFERENCE McDonough A. Healthy Margins: Optimizing Product Placement and Service Promotion.

Independent Pharmacies

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JULY 9, 2025

April 24, 2025:100049. June 16, 2025. Accessed July 9, 2025. Accessed July 9, 2025. Etter N, Gerhards K. Emerging trends from the 2024 National Pharmacy Workforce Study. University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy. Nearly 30% of US drugstores closed in one decade, study shows. US News & World Report. December 3, 2024.

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AUGUST 1, 2025

Published 2025 Jul 14. Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment Ashley Gallagher August 1st 2025 Article In the study, the composition of the gut microbiome could also be affected by food insecurity, a known social determinant of health. Healthcare (Basel). 2025;13(14):1693.

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AUGUST 10, 2025

Advertisement Related Content GLP-1 No Longer on FDA’s Drug Shortage List Keith Loria August 10th 2025 Article Preparing Students for the Technology of Tomorrow David P.

Independent Pharmacies

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JUNE 18, 2025

Recognition matters—whether it’s posting their certifications, assigning leadership roles like inventory or immunization coordination, or simply trusting them with responsibilities they already handle. 2025 May 9:102419. These gestures show that their contributions are valued. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2025.102419.

Independent Pharmacies

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AUGUST 7, 2025

Published online August 5, 2025. Accessed August 6, 2025. Efficacy and safety of CT-868, a novel, fully biased, dual glucagon-like peptide-1/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide receptor agonist, in type 2 diabetes: A double-blind, randomized placebo controlled phase 2 trial. Diabetes Obes Metab. doi:10.1111/dom.70006

HIV Treatment and Prevention Agents

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JULY 23, 2025

In the second half of the episode, Dae and Lucas spotlight key issues affecting pharmacy owners in July 2025. Lucas discusses how his legal background, combined with experience supporting small businesses, drives his commitment to helping pharmacy owners manage regulatory and financial risks.

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JULY 16, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Q&A: Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Insulin Therapy Success Killian Meara ; Jennifer Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM July 15th 2025 Article Jennifer Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM, discusses how pharmacists can help patients manage insulin.

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JULY 14, 2025

The Understanding the Use of Medicines in the US 2025 report is designed annually to provide the appropriate stakeholders within pharmacy trends in drug spending, but more specifically drug use, from the previous year. That trend is in the low-to-mid teens in terms of growth rate.

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JULY 12, 2025

In an interview at McKesson ideaShare, taking place in Nashville, Tennessee, from July 10 to 13, 2025, Emily Flaugher, vice president and general manager of payer solutions at McKesson, shed light on the critical strategies being developed to support these pharmacists through a period of significant transformation.

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JUNE 13, 2025

2025 May 6:102413. Recent Videos Related Content Diabetes Risk Reduction Practices Low for Women With Gestational Diabetes Ashley Gallagher June 13th 2025 Article For women in rural populations, access to education and care is limited, causing disparities in diabetes care. References 1. Osunsanmi O, Schmitz N, Darkwah B, et al.

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JULY 18, 2025

In this interview at McKesson ideaShare, held from July 10 to 13, 2025, in Nashville, Tennessee, Brooklyn Morgan, PharmD, director of state policy at the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, discusses the transformation of pharmacy practice from a rigid regulatory model to a more flexible standard-of-care approach.

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JULY 18, 2025

The Evolving Landscape of Insulin Delivery in Diabetes Management Brian Nowosielski ; Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES July 17th 2025 Podcast Amid increased advancements in diabetes management, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, discussed how these developments are currently impacting the delivery of insulin.

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JUNE 10, 2025

Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With Killian Meara ; Shawn Bjorndal, PharmD, RPh ; Jesse McCullough, PharmD June 5th 2025 Podcast In this episode of the podcast, Shawn and Jesse discuss the benefits of being easy to do business with.

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