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GLP-1s Effective as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients with T1D, Obesity | ADA 2025

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Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RAs) were safe and effective as adjunctive therapies for patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and overweight or obesity, according to an abstract presented at the American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions, held in Chicago, Illinois, from June 20-23, 2025.

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A Team Effort Is Needed for Inventory Management | McKesson ideaShare

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

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She highlighted the challenges of maintaining accurate, transparent vaccine guidance, focusing on the importance of trusted health care providers helping patients understand immunization strategies. Pharmacists and pharmacies play a very important role in keeping their communities healthy with services such as immunizations.

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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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Smart Insulin Pen Cap System Shows Sustained Glycemic Improvement Over 12 Months | ADA 2025

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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. References 1.

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Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

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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. March 18, 2025. Accessed June 30, 2025. March 25, 2025.

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

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READ MORE: Immunization Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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