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Panelists discuss how patients who previously completed pneumococcal vaccination with both PCV-13 and PPSV-23 may benefit from additional conjugate vaccine coverage with PCV-20 or PCV-21, with specific timing recommendations based on age and risk factors—including waiting at least 5 years after the last dose for high-risk patients under 50, following age-based recommendations for those turning 50, and using shared clinical decision-making for patients 65 and older who received PPSV-23 at or afte
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 illness, allergies to vaccine components (noting that conjugated vaccines contain yeast), and history of fainting or anxiety, while emphasizing th
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Jeanine Singer, senior vice president of national and key accounts at McKesson, discusses the company's approach to empowering pharmacists and strengthening the community pharmacy ecosystem.
Buddy Carter, PBM, US Representative (R-GA), emphasizes the critical role of pharmacists, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and advocates for provider status recognition.
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Researchers conducted a narrative review of the insulins available for diabetes management and which pharmacological options are best in the perioperative period and within clinical care.
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Researchers conducted a content analysis to identify pharmacy benefit manager legislation supported by the NCPA and assessed whether or not it would benefit rural pharmacies and patients.
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.
Pharmacists can transform from only being prescription dispensers to health care hubs that offer comprehensive patient care and generate innovative revenue streams.
Pharmacies are on the front lines of healthcare delivery, making it essential to empower pharmacy teams with the tools necessary to help manage their operations.
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Independent pharmacists must not only prioritize patient care, but also financial stewardship, to maintain a confident business outlook amid industry headwinds.
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In part 3 of our interview with Iowa State Representative Brett Barker, PharmD, he discusses how legislation at the state level is gradually informing decisions on the federal side.
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Brett Barker, PharmD, State Representative in Iowa’s 51st District, joined Drug Topics to discuss significant implications and common misconceptions regarding Iowa’s new PBM bill.
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In this episode, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, speaks with Lindsay Ferraro, PharmD, associate professor of pharmacy practice at Ohio Northern University.
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Panelists discuss how ACIP's decision to lower the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine age recommendation from 65 to 50 years was supported by evidence showing that 33-54% of adults aged 50-64 already had risk factors for vaccination, nearly 90% of those hospitalized with pneumococcal disease in this age group had at least one risk condition, mortality rates between the 50-64 and 65+ age groups had become comparable, and age-based recommendations are easier to implement than risk-based approaches, th
Panelists discuss how pharmacists should ensure patients receive at least one conjugated pneumococcal vaccine (PCV-15, PCV-20, or PCV-21) as the foundation of protection, with subsequent vaccine sequencing depending on which initial vaccine was given—where PCV-15 recipients should receive PPSV-23 one year later for additional serotype coverage, patients with prior PCV-13 need PCV-20 or PCV-21 after a one-year interval, and immunocompromised patients or those with cochlear implants/CSF leaks can
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Efsitora demonstrates noninferior reductions in hemoglobin A1c and similar rates of patients with an A1c of less than 7% compared with common daily insulin.
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Following his presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions, Jon Easter caught up with Drug Topics to discuss the pharmacists’ role in diabetes management.
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In a recap of his presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions, Jon Easter, RPh, discussed the role of pharmacists in team-based diabetes care.
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Jon Easter, RPh, discusses pharmacists’ ability to improve patient engagement in diabetes care following his presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions.
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