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Risk vs. Benefit of Pneumococcal Vaccines: Shared Clinical Decision-Making for Patients and Pharmacists

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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

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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 illness, allergies to vaccine components (noting that conjugated vaccines contain yeast), and history of fainting or anxiety, while emphasizing th

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Independent Pharmacies Face Mounting Challenges in Modern Health Care Landscape | McKesson ideaShare

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Crystal Lennartz, president of Health Mart & Health Mart Atlas at McKesson, discusses challenges that independent pharmacies are facing in today's health care landscape.

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Expert Discusses McKesson's Approach to Supporting Community Pharmacies | McKesson ideaShare

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McKesson's Commitment to Independent Community Pharmacies Takes Center Stage | McKesson ideaShare

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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.

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Congressman Discusses PBM Reform and Transparent Practices | McKesson ideaShare

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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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A Team Effort Is Needed for Inventory Management | McKesson ideaShare

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News FDA Updates Law and Advocacy Technology Trends Viewpoints All News Media In-Depth Insights Pharmacist View Script-Ed Expert Interviews Podcasts Conferences Conference Coverage Conference Listing Resources Disease Awareness White Board Video American Pharmacists Month Sponsored Resources CME/CE Partners Publications Drug Topics Journal Total Pharmacy Journal Submission of Articles Events Virtual Events Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Business Business Strategies Patient Services Pharmacy Inv