IDStewardship

MARCH 12, 2023

In this post a top 10 list of journal articles to read during an infectious diseases pharmacy rotation is provided. Articles included here are some of my favorites. Not being included in this list does not reflect a lack of quality and certainly there are many robust articles that could be added. Authored by: Timothy P.

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Drug Topics

JULY 9, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Q&A: How Iowa PBM Bill is Set to Preserve Pharmacy Access Brian Nowosielski ; Brett Barker, PharmD July 8th 2025 Article 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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Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

Q&A: PBM Unbundling, New Pricing Models Create More Transparency Brian Nowosielski ; Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH ; Scott Halperin, PharmD June 24th 2025 Article Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, from the Pharmaceutical Strategies Group, discuss how the role of PBMs in plan design is evolving.

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Drug Topics

JULY 6, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Q&A: How ACIP Changes Could Reshape Patient Care Ashley Gallagher ; Kevin Cleveland, PharmD July 5th 2025 Article Kevin Cleveland, PharmD, urges evidence-based approaches to immunizations in an era of uncertainty. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Drug Topics

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 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

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Drug Topics

JULY 2, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content GLP-1s Effective as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients with T1D, Obesity | ADA 2025 Brian Nowosielski July 2nd 2025 Article Researchers explored patients with type 1 diabetes and overweight or obesity to understand the efficacy and safety of GLP-1s as adjunctive therapies.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 20, 2025

" Recent Videos Related Content Vaccine Coverage Remains Low Among Forcibly Displaced Children Brian Nowosielski June 17th 2025 Article Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate vaccine coverage and identify factors associated with vaccination among forcibly displaced, pediatric populations.

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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. Yellow Fever Vaccine. May 15, 2024. Accessed May 16, 2025.

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Drug Topics

JULY 11, 2025

Pharmacist-Led Telephonic Insulin Titration Significantly Improved A1C Brian Nowosielski July 8th 2025 Article Researchers explored the effectiveness of telephonic insulin titration by a clinical pharmacist compared with in-office titration among patients in a medical residency clinic.

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JUNE 20, 2025

The search included articles between January 2013 and June 2024. While search terms focused on a variety of topics related to skin disease and vaccines, articles had to meet 5 specific criteria to be included in the final analysis. September 13, 2024. Accessed June 20, 2025.

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Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Q&A: Pharmacies Grapple With Patient Influx Amid Rite Aid Closures Killian Meara ; Rob Frankil, RPh July 1st 2025 Article Rob Frankil, RPh, discusses how independent pharmacies in Pennsylvania are dealing with the impact of Rite Aid stores closing.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

link] Recent Videos Related Content Significant Knowledge Gap Exists in Patient Awareness of Psoriatic Disease Brian Nowosielski June 11th 2025 Article Using the “Psoriasis and Beyond” survey design, researchers addressed patients’ awareness of psoriatic diseases and their associated comorbidities.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

link] Recent Videos Related Content Pharmacist Outreach Reduces Therapeutic Inertia in T2D | ADA 2025 Killian Meara June 23rd 2025 Article Data presented at ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions showed patients who received physician education with clinical pharmacist outreach had significantly better A1c levels at 6 months compared to usual care.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Statins Have No Additional Antidepressive Effects as Add-On Treatment Ashley Gallagher June 5th 2025 Article Investigators found that simvastatin added to escitalopram for patients with obesity and major depressive disorder did not have increased antidepressive effects. 2024 Oct 19;404(10462):1536-1546.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

Pharmacy Industry Transitions From Traditional Dispensing to Clinical Services Ashley Gallagher June 14th 2025 Article The future of pharmacy services is not just about dispensing medications but about providing comprehensive and accessible clinical care that meets evolving patient needs.

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Drug Topics

JULY 8, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Flip The Pharmacy April Schedule & Sign-Up March 28th 2024 Article Check out these can't-miss Workflow Wednesdays sessions in April. Flip The Pharmacy March Schedule & Sign-Ups March 4th 2024 Article Check out these can't-miss Workflow Wednesdays sessions in March.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 6, 2025

link] Recent Videos Related Content FDA Grants Expanded Interchangeability Designation to Yuflyma Ashley Gallagher May 23rd 2025 Article Adalimumab-aaty (Yuflyma) prefilled syringes and autoinjectors are now fully interchangeable with the reference product adalimumab (Humira) across marketed dosage forms and strengths.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 13, 2025

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. 1 Authors of the study said more research is needed to confirm the results.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

doi:10.1186/s41256-023-00311-4 Download Issue PDF Articles in this issue Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts Q&A: Douglas Hoey on PBM Reform, Optum Rx Cost-Plus Announcement | AAP 2025 Q&A: Who is Responsible for Addressing the Growing Issue of Pharmacy Deserts? Wang X, Liu K, Shirai K, et al.

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Drug Topics

JULY 10, 2025

Related Content Digital Connections Help Attract, Retain Patients in Competitive Pharmacy Landscape | McKesson ideaShare Ashley Gallagher July 10th 2025 Article The key theme, regardless of strategy, is being an engaging member of the community and stepping outside of the counter. Subscribe Now!

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Drug Topics

AUGUST 31, 2023

Your monthly roundup of the top news from Drug Topics®.

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JUNE 9, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Increases With Hepatitis B, Gestational Diabetes Ashley Gallagher June 9th 2025 Article Hepatitis B and liver functions have been found to be independent risk factors for gestational diabetes and are found to have the highest prevalence of abnormalities.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 10, 2025

Q&A: Support, Reimbursement Key For Expanded Pharmacy Services | PQA 2025 Killian Meara ; Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP May 29th 2025 Article Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP, discusses how workforce development can best address the evolving knowledge, skills, and abilities needed in community pharmacy practice.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 20, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content CVS Under Investigation for Text Messages Lobbying Against Louisiana PBM Reform Brian Nowosielski June 19th 2025 Article Louisiana opened the investigation upon discovering a CVS text message campaign sent out to patients asking them to advocate against proposed legislation. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40349976.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 17, 2025

link] Recent Videos Related Content Social Media Significantly Influences Attitudes, Behaviors Toward Skin Health Brian Nowosielski June 13th 2025 Article Researchers conducted a systematic review to summarize research that has addressed social media’s impact on skin health promotion activities.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 5, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Register Today: June 2025 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Brian Nowosielski June 2nd 2025 Article The event will focus on revenue stream diversification, providing independent pharmacies with seeds of innovation and practical tools to cultivate new avenues for growth in pharmacy.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 6, 2025

2022.4401 Recent Videos Related Content Addressing Underdiagnosed Diabetes Prevents Complications, Increased Mortality Rates Jennifer Goldman, RPh, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP June 5th 2025 Article A significant number of patients remain unaware of their diabetes, signaling a need for better diagnostic efforts. JAMA Ophthalmol.

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IDStewardship

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this article, five key skills for pharmacy residents are identified and discussed. In this article, speaking as current PGY1 pharmacy residents at Taif Health Cluster-Saudi Arabia, we identify and discuss 5 key skills to be successful during your residency. Authored by:Asma Alamri, Pharm.D. &Huda &Huda Almalki, Pharm.D.

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Drug Topics

JULY 10, 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. Related Content Healthy Margins: How Independent Pharmacies Can Strengthen Their Bottom Line Chris Cella, R.Ph.,

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Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

Kreckel, RPh June 10th 2025 Article Our whole country needs to do better in providing harm reduction services, including naloxone and syringe service programs. Kreckel, RPh June 10th 2025 Article Our whole country needs to do better in providing harm reduction services, including naloxone and syringe service programs. doi:10.1002/alz.70195

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STAT

MAY 27, 2025

Get your daily dose of health and medicine every weekday with STAT’s free newsletter Morning Rounds.    Sign up here. Good morning, I hope you had a nice long weekend. I spent it working on my first (baby-sized) quilt, playing soccer, and eating lots of good food. But now it’s back to the news. Read the rest…

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JUNE 12, 2025

link] Recent Videos Related Content Steatosis Liver Disease Shows Increased Risk of Diabetes for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation Ashley Gallagher June 12th 2025 Article Investigators find that the risk for new-onset diabetes is especially prominent for patients aged 20 to 29 years. Accessed June 12, 2025.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 25, 2025

Glucagon Prescribing Not in Full Alignment With ADA Guidelines | ADA 2025 Ashley Gallagher June 25th 2025 Article The most frequent barriers to access to glucagon include cost, patient health literacy, and insurance coverage. 2024;331(23):2041–2043. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.7112 2024;331(23):2041–2043. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.7112

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PharmaVoice

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Methadone, rock ‘n’ roll, clinical trial overhauls — here’s a look at our most-read stories of the year.

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JUNE 13, 2025

link] Recent Videos Related Content Deucravacitinib Shows Joint, Skin Symptom Improvements in Psoriatic Arthritis Killian Meara June 11th 2025 Article Deucravacitinib demonstrated a statistically significant inhibition of radiographic progression compared to placebo.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

link] Recent Videos Related Content Itch Relief, Lesion Control Are Key Focuses in Managing Pediatric AD Brian Nowosielski June 10th 2025 Article Researchers aimed to understand the treatment goals and preferences of young patients with atopic dermatitis and their caregivers.

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Drug Topics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

Check out this recap of articles published on our sister sites during the past week.

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