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

Drug Topics

JULY 2, 2025

In an interview, Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, professor of practice, sciences, and health outcomes research at the University of Maryland, explored the evolving landscape of vaccine recommendations, emphasizing the critical role pharmacists play in guiding patients through complex medical information.

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

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JULY 11, 2025

In 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published updated pneumococcal vaccine recommendations. In 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published updated pneumococcal vaccine recommendations. Of those, 38% had evidence of pneumococcal vaccination prior to January 2022.

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

Drug Topics

JULY 6, 2025

In an interview on vaccine recommendations, health care professionals expressed growing concerns about the changing landscape of medical information dissemination. Health care professionals emphasize patient education and reliable information in the evolving vaccine recommendation landscape.

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Passport to Protection: Best Practices for Travel Vaccines in the Pharmacy Setting

Drug Topics

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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ACIP Panel Removal Sparks Concerns, Pharmacists Warn of More Vaccine Distrust

Drug Topics

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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Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Pharmacy Times

JULY 16, 2025

The shift away from thimerosal may increase the use of single-dose syringes, impacting vaccination practices in various healthcare settings. The shift away from thimerosal may increase the use of single-dose syringes, impacting vaccination practices in various healthcare settings.

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From Pharmacy Counters to Classrooms: Building Confidence in Back-to-School Vaccinations

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 6, 2025

Parental vaccine hesitancy, fueled by misinformation and logistical barriers, contributes to lower immunization rates and increased exemption rates. Pharmacies enhance vaccine access and education, offering convenient vaccination opportunities and personalized counseling to counter hesitancy.

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Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

Expanding use of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) or 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) to all United States adults aged 50 to 64 years would result in modest budget increases over a 3-year period.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Gaps in Pneumococcal Vaccination in Medicare Enrollees, But Lowered Overall Uptake

Pharmacy Times

JULY 25, 2025

Increased awareness of infectious diseases during the pandemic may have improved vaccine uptake among Medicare enrollees, while service reductions and vaccine hesitancy affected Medicaid enrollees.

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FDA Approves GSK’s Shingles Vaccine in Prefilled Syringe

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JULY 18, 2025

The FDA has approved a prefilled syringe format of the recombinant zoster vaccine Shingrix for the prevention of shingles, GSK said in a release. 1 The company said approval of the new presentation was based on data that showed comparability between the new and existing version of the vaccine.

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Updated COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Did Not Increase Risk for Adverse Events

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JULY 29, 2025

The updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine that contained the Omicron JN.1 Investigators analyzed 29 AEs of special interest for COVID-19 vaccinations. 1 The 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine containing the Omicron JN.1 1 booster vaccination. . 1 booster vaccination. years, were included. for myocarditis.

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Personalized and Patient-Centric Administration of Oral Medicines

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AUGUST 11, 2025

References FDA. Updated July 31, 2025. FDA Approves the First 3D Printed Product. Triastek's 3D-Printed Gastric Retention Product T20G Receives FDA IND Clearance. March 17, 2025. March 21, 2025. International Journal of Pharmaceutics , 2025 Volume 676, 125581. Ema.europa.eu. Press Release.

Sustainable Alternative: PFAS-Free-TPE for Pharmaceutical Stoppers

PharmTech

AUGUST 11, 2025

Needle of a syringe protrudes through the rubber cap of a vaccine vial with red cap. SHOW MORE Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) offer a PFAS-free solution for stoppers in parenteral packaging, ensuring a safer and more sustainable product.

Q&A: Pharmacies Grapple With Patient Influx Amid Rite Aid Closures

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

Once the 351 Rite Aid pharmacies in Pennsylvania finally close in 2025, that will be over 600 pharmacies in Pennsylvania that closed in the last 2 years. Reimbursements are a lot better in vaccines than it is in just filling scripts. That is a real problem. We are now at the tipping point, if not beyond the tipping point.

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Conference Coverage Recap: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition 2025

Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

Experts Debate Diabetes Care in Community Pharmacy vs Health Systems Despite evidence of improved diabetes outcomes, all pharmacy settings are capable of having a significant impact on diabetes care, according to a presentation at the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition.

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Pharmacists Can Simplify the Vaccine Schedule

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and those with specific health conditions, with options like Arexvy, mResvia, and Abrysvo available. RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and those with specific health conditions, with options like Arexvy, mResvia, and Abrysvo available.

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Insights From ASCO 2025 Guide Pharmacy Practice in Solid Tumors and Hematologic Cancers

Pharmacy Times

JULY 16, 2025

The 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, showcased significant advances across a range of malignancies, with novel agents, biomarker-driven strategies, and long-term outcomes data offering new insights into cancer treatment with implications for pharmacy practice.

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ACIP Votes Against Thimerosal Vaccines for Prevention of Influenza

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JUNE 27, 2025

In a vote of 5 to 1 on Thursday, members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend against influenza vaccine containing the preservative thimerosal. The recommendations include all US adults as well as recommending pregnant women also receive a thimerosal-free vaccine for influenza.

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Efficiency, Education, and Evolution: What’s Next for Pharmacy Practice?

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 24, 2025

Soefje, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FCCP, FHOPA Scott Soefje, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, shares insights about the evolving role of pharmacists at the 2025 OPC meeting. Pharmacy Times : Can you share an overview of what you discussed at OPC 2025? Author(s): Alexandra Gerlach, Associate Editor , Scott A.

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Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

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Pharmacists Improve Infectious Disease Outcomes, Reduce Costs

Drug Topics

AUGUST 8, 2025

1 READ MORE: Infections for Measles, Bird Flu, and Pertussis Increase in 2025 In China, where AMR is also on the rise, their systems for facilitating ASPs are complex and create difficulty for pharmacists and other providers to provide care. 2025 Jul 28;18:3735-3744. Accessed August 8, 2025. February 4, 2025.

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As Health Care Continues to Evolve, Pharmacy Education Remains Essential

Drug Topics

AUGUST 7, 2025

Laura Stiles also reports on current influenza vaccination updates following changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as well as updates to influenza vaccination requirements.

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Pharmacist-Led Interventions Show Promise in Improving COPD Outcomes

Drug Topics

JULY 17, 2025

2025; [link] 2. Accessed July 17, 2025. Accessed July 17, 2025. Dupilumab Shows Superiority Over Omalizumab for Chronic Rhinosinusitis Ashley Gallagher June 16th 2025 Article This study is the first to compare 2 biologics for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and coexisting asthma. Med Princ Pract.

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Q&A: Supporting Pharmacy Technicians Through Daily Recognition

Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

Pharmacy Technicians Could Enhance Public Health by Becoming ‘Vaccine Champions’ Killian Meara October 3rd 2024 Article Researchers suggest that vaccine champion programs could be a promising avenue to increasing immunization rates.

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FDA Approval Makes Delgocitinib Cream First Chronic Hand Eczema Therapy for Adults

Drug Topics

JULY 24, 2025

The FDA approved delgocitinib (Anzupgo) cream for the treatment of moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema (CHE) in adult patients, LEO Pharma announced in a release. 1 “We’re thrilled that the FDA recognizes the impact that moderate-to-severe [CHE] has on patients,” said Kristin Belleson, CEO and president of the National Eczema Association.

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JUNE 13, 2025

Check out our full report below:  Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Sobi Report P-III (VALIANT) Trial Data of Empaveli for C3 Glomerulopathy (C3G) and Primary IC-MPGN Read More: Apellis Pharmaceuticals and Sobi Daiichi Sankyo Reports First Patient Dosing in P-III (DESTINY-Endometrial01) Study Evaluating ENHERTU Read More: Daiichi Sankyo Regeneron Highlights (..)

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Flu Fighters: Pharmacists Partnering to Protect Communities

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 5, 2025

Building trust and relationships with community partners is essential for effective vaccine advocacy and outreach. Offering education, mobile clinics, and convenient access to vaccines can address barriers and improve vaccination rates.

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Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain

Drug Topics

JUNE 8, 2025

The Current State Of OTC Medication Use for Pain Management Brian Nowosielski ; Mark Garofoli, PharmD, BCGP, CPE, CTTS April 24th 2025 Podcast Leveraging his expertise in pain management, Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, joined Drug Topics to discuss the importance of pharmacists in patients’ use of OTC medications to treat pain.

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Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

JULY 14, 2025

McKesson ideaShare 2025 brought thousands of independent pharmacists, pharmacy owners, technicians, and industry leaders together in Nashville, Tennessee, shining a spotlight on innovation and advocacy in community pharmacy. SHOW MORE Dave’s Pharmacy in Alliance, Nebraska, was named the Pharmacy of the Year for cutting-edge patient care.

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FDA Approves Vancomycin Injection For Ready-to-Infuse Sepsis Therapy

Pharmacy Times

JULY 2, 2025

The FDA has approved vancomycin injection, USP (Tyzavan; Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC), for the treatment of septicemia, infective endocarditis, skin and skin structure infections, bone infections, and lower respiratory tract infections in adult and pediatric patients 1 month and older for whom appropriate dosing can be achieved.

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Dapagliflozin Improves Health Outcomes for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Drug Topics

JUNE 19, 2025

June 17, 2025. Accessed June 18, 2025. Accessed June 18, 2025. Accessed June 18, 2025. Published online June 6, 2025. The Hospital For Sick Children. Type 1 diabetes. October 18, 2016. Adolescent Type 1 Diabetes Treatment With SGLT2i for hyperglycEMia & hyPerfilTration Trial (ATTEMPT).

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Op-Ed: States Are Leading the Way on PBM Reform. Here’s How.

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 1, 2025

Accessed July 23, 2025. January 14, 2025. Accessed July 23, 2025. Accessed July 23, 2025. link] To Prohibit a Pharmacy Benefits Manager from Obtaining Certain Pharmacy Permits (AK HB1150); 2025. Here’s How. April 9, 2024. link] FTC Releases Second Interim Staff Report on Prescription Drug Middlemen. News release.

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FDA Mandates Major Opioid Label Revisions to Highlight Long-Term Risks

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 7, 2025

SHOW MORE The FDA intends to update opioid labels to highlight risks of addiction, overdose, and interactions, enhancing safety in pain management practices. Pharmacists are pivotal in educating patients, verifying prescriptions, and collaborating with prescribers to ensure safe opioid management and reduce harm.

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Inside the Synergy Between HOPA and OPC’s Evolving Educational Impact

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

Pharmacy Times : Can you share your experience at OPC 2025 and the significance of these meetings for pharmacists? It’s been a great partnership and collaboration with HOPA, and I’d like to think it helps elevate both of us—delivering cutting-edge, nimble, and important information to the field.

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FDA Moving to Nonanimal Testing Methodologies in Preclinical Research

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Historically, the FDA has required preclinical testing in animals to obtain safety and efficacy data for investigational new drugs (INDs) before they can begin clinical testing in humans. 3 More simply, the FDA is moving preclinical testing from in vivo animal models to in silico and in vitro methods.

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Pharmacists Reimagine Myeloma Care With Insights from ASCO

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 24, 2025

In an interview with Pharmacy Times® , Gabe Hinojosa, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacy specialist oncology/hematology at UT Southwestern, discussed the evolving treatment landscape for multiple myeloma (MM) and presented data from the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting (ASCO).

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Moving the Needle From Vaccine Hesitancy to Vaccine Acceptance

Pharmacy Times

JULY 28, 2025

Grillo, MBA, RPh Key Takeaways Vaccination has saved millions of lives, yet vaccine hesitancy remains a significant global health threat, fueled by misinformation and systemic barriers.

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Pharmacists Push Forward: Innovative Clinical Solutions Highlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

JULY 12, 2025

At McKesson ideaShare 2025, pharmacy leaders spotlighted the growing role of pharmacists in expanding clinical services, including telehealth, contraception prescribing, naloxone access, and point-of-care testing (POCT). SHOW MORE Pharmacy-based clinical services demonstrate both public health impact and financial sustainability.

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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

These deserts reduce access to critical health care services, such as vaccinations, health screenings, and point-of-care testing. The lack of access to immunization services may lead to lower vaccination rates and vulnerabilities to infectious diseases in these communities.

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3 of the year’s most notable FDA nods

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JUNE 27, 2025

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Zongertinib Approved by FDA for Patients With Nonsquamous NSCLC With HER2 TKD Mutations

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 8, 2025

The FDA's accelerated approval of zongertinib marks a significant advancement for patients with HER2-mutated NSCLC, offering a new treatment option.

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Creating Space for Pharmacy Technicians to Lead and Thrive

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JUNE 19, 2025

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Carefully Monitor Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications

Pharmacy Times

JULY 26, 2025

Although some of these medications have additional FDA-approved uses (ie, rivaroxaban to reduce the risk of thrombotic vascular events in patients with peripheral artery disease), all 4 DOACs are approved for the treatment and prevention of venous thromboembolism and stroke prevention in nonvalvular atrial fibrillation (AFib).

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Antidiabetic Medication Combinations Have Varying Effects on Diabetic Kidney Disease Progression

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 8, 2025

In July 2025, Scientific Reports published study results suggesting that the combination of metformin and a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist is more effective than other metformin combinations in protecting kidney function. 1 The study excluded patients with estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) exceeding 15 mL/min/1.73

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

Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

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

Passport to Protection: Best Practices for Travel Vaccines in the Pharmacy Setting

ACIP Panel Removal Sparks Concerns, Pharmacists Warn of More Vaccine Distrust

Flu Vaccines Are a Go

From Pharmacy Counters to Classrooms: Building Confidence in Back-to-School Vaccinations

Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Gaps in Pneumococcal Vaccination in Medicare Enrollees, But Lowered Overall Uptake

FDA Approves GSK’s Shingles Vaccine in Prefilled Syringe

Updated COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Did Not Increase Risk for Adverse Events

Personalized and Patient-Centric Administration of Oral Medicines

Sustainable Alternative: PFAS-Free-TPE for Pharmaceutical Stoppers

Q&A: Pharmacies Grapple With Patient Influx Amid Rite Aid Closures

Conference Coverage Recap: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition 2025

Pharmacists Can Simplify the Vaccine Schedule

Insights From ASCO 2025 Guide Pharmacy Practice in Solid Tumors and Hematologic Cancers

ACIP Votes Against Thimerosal Vaccines for Prevention of Influenza

Efficiency, Education, and Evolution: What’s Next for Pharmacy Practice?

Shaping Pharmacy Research With Purpose and Public Impact

Pharmacists Improve Infectious Disease Outcomes, Reduce Costs

As Health Care Continues to Evolve, Pharmacy Education Remains Essential

Pharmacist-Led Interventions Show Promise in Improving COPD Outcomes

Q&A: Supporting Pharmacy Technicians Through Daily Recognition

FDA Approval Makes Delgocitinib Cream First Chronic Hand Eczema Therapy for Adults

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Flu Fighters: Pharmacists Partnering to Protect Communities

Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain

Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

FDA Approves Vancomycin Injection For Ready-to-Infuse Sepsis Therapy

Dapagliflozin Improves Health Outcomes for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Op-Ed: States Are Leading the Way on PBM Reform. Here’s How.

FDA Mandates Major Opioid Label Revisions to Highlight Long-Term Risks

Inside the Synergy Between HOPA and OPC’s Evolving Educational Impact

FDA Moving to Nonanimal Testing Methodologies in Preclinical Research

Pharmacists Reimagine Myeloma Care With Insights from ASCO

Moving the Needle From Vaccine Hesitancy to Vaccine Acceptance

Pharmacists Push Forward: Innovative Clinical Solutions Highlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

3 of the year’s most notable FDA nods

Zongertinib Approved by FDA for Patients With Nonsquamous NSCLC With HER2 TKD Mutations

Creating Space for Pharmacy Technicians to Lead and Thrive

Carefully Monitor Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications

Antidiabetic Medication Combinations Have Varying Effects on Diabetic Kidney Disease Progression

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