Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

It can lead to errors and impaired patient care, especially during long shifts. READ MORE: How Pharmacy Technician Burnout Impacts Patient Care Don’t get left behind: Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips delivered straight to your inbox.

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Drug Topics

JULY 11, 2025

By getting team members to understand the broader goals and objectives, pharmacies can create a sense of shared ownership not just of inventory, but of patient care and satisfaction. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

Patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) can benefit from continuous glucose monitors (CGM), which improve glycemic and psychosocial outcomes, according to the ONBOARD randomized trial ( NCT04161131 ). Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? REFERENCES 1.

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Drug Topics

JULY 9, 2025

Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. References 1. Subscribe Now!

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Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

READ MORE: Q&A: Retail, Independent Pharmacies Continue to Call for Improved Reimbursement Practices Don’t get left behind: Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips delivered straight to your inbox.

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Drug Topics

JULY 2, 2025

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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Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

As for the second clique, both groups had a significant association, but it was slightly stronger for patients who were food secure. READ MORE: Digestive Health Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? REFERENCES 1.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 13, 2025

Patients with diabetes who received support from a pharmacist achieved their A1c goal quicker than those who did not receive the support, according to data published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 1 Authors of the study said more research is needed to confirm the results. References 1.

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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 11, 2025

Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. References 1. Subscribe Now!

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Drug Topics

JULY 11, 2025

From fast-acting and long-acting insulins to those requiring a meal, the standards of care for insulin delivery have changed over the years as researchers aim to develop insulin that best regulates the blood glucose of patients with diabetes. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Subscribe Now!

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Drug Topics

JULY 8, 2025

CPA is proud to sponsor this CPESN awards recognition because active engagement is what keeps community pharmacies at the center of the health care team,” added Jay Blackburn, Chief Executive Officer of Compliant Pharmacy Alliance Cooperative. “We We applaud each award winner for raising the bar on patient care.”

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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

JULY 10, 2025

Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. In an era of digital connections, the survival of pharmacies lies not in the traditional prescription counter, but in the virtual realm where engagement can grow the business. Subscribe Now!

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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. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

Positive results have been announced from a phase 3 clinical trial evaluating the efficacy and safety of deucravacitinib (Sotyktu) for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) in adult patients who are naïve to biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic medications, Bristol Myers Squibb announced in a release. References 1.

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Drug Topics

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. READ MORE: Dermatology Resource Center Are you ready to elevate your pharmacy practice? References 1.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 6, 2025

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were associated with an increased risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) in adult patients with diabetes, according to data published in JAMA Ophthalmology. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. References 1. Shor R, Mihalache A, Noori A, et al.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 2025

The FDA approved telmisartan, amlodipine and indapamide (Widaplik) for the treatment of hypertension in adult patients, George Medicines said in a release. READ MORE: Cardiology Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? References 1.

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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

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 25, 2025

Stay ahead of the curve: Sign up for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Read more from our coverage of the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions. Pharmacy practice is always changing. References 1. Xue J, Higgins C, Huang A, et al.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 2025

READ MORE: Women's Health 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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Drug Topics

JULY 10, 2025

Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. Meeting Preview: McKesson ideaShare 2025 Ashley Gallagher July 7th 2025 Article This year’s conference is taking place from July 10 to 13 in Nashville, Tennessee. Subscribe Now!

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Drug Topics

JUNE 20, 2025

Pharmacy technicians face significant stress from high workloads, understaffing, and the pressure to meet both patient care and business goals. Technicians frequently interact with frustrated or unwell patients, which can result in emotionally taxing or unsafe situations. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 40349976.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 17, 2025

Positive results have been announced from a phase 2a clinical trial evaluating the safety, pharmacokinetics and efficacy of PP405 for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia in adult patients, Pelage Pharmaceuticals announced in a release. 1 The company said it plans to initiate phase 3 studies in 2026 to further evaluate the therapy.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 12, 2025

READ MORE: Obesity Management Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? And now we’re getting close to understanding it.” Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Yaskolka Meir A, Tsaban G, Rinott E, et al.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 17, 2025

The authors suggest that people with T2D should be screened for sleep disturbances and given proper care. 2 In an article published in Diabetes Care , sleep was integrated into the management of type 2 diabetes with 3 key constructs: quantity, quality, and timing. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

1 READ MORE: Neurology Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? 70195 Recent Videos Related Content Pharmacists Provide Harm Reduction Services to Patients With Substance Use Disorder Peter A. REFERENCES 1. News release. doi:10.1002/alz.70195

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Drug Topics

JUNE 12, 2025

Steatosis liver disease (SLD) is associated with an increased risk of new-onset diabetes for patients with atrial fibrillation, especially for younger adults, according to results of a study published in Cardiovascular Diabetology. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Ryu H, Lee SR, Choi EK, et al.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 13, 2025

1 Despite varied and inconclusive results regarding skin care promotion, researchers suggested that all skin-care interventions promoted on social be pretested and monitored for safe and effective use. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. References 1. Brzozowska JM, Gotlib J.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

A significant portion of patients with psoriatic disease (PsD) are unaware of the systematic nature, manifestations, and associated comorbidities that commonly accompany it, according to a study published in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment. References 1. Albreiki F, Alfalasi A, Al-Otaibi M, et al.

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JUNE 13, 2025

According to an article in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology , the rate of pregestational and gestational diabetes has been increasing in the US, occurring in 1% and 8% of all pregnant women in 2020, respectively. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Swan W, Kilmartin G, Liaw ST.

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Hospital Pharmacy Europe

JULY 9, 2025

Nitrosamines are a class of chemical compounds formed via nitrosation – the reaction of a nitroso group (–NO) with an amine. This included antibiotics such as erythromycin and tetracyclines and other compounds such as imipramine. N-Nitroso compound contaminants in prescription and non-prescription drugs. 3 Krull I et al.

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Omnicell

JANUARY 10, 2023

Pharmacopeia (USP) published revisions to the general chapters on compounding Nonsterile <795> and Sterile <797> preparations, including robotic technology for the very first time. Sterile compounding is one of the most labor-intensive and risky areas of pharmacy.

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Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

Stay ahead of the curve: Sign up for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Rite Aid, which was once the third largest pharmacy chain in the United States, announced in May that it filed its second chapter 11 bankruptcy in under 2 years.

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IDStewardship

JUNE 6, 2023

In this article, ChatGPT weighs in on how pharmacists can use artificial intelligence. BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 7 June 2023 With the exception of the questions in bold, this entire text was written by ChatGPT. This reduces manual errors, saves time, and allows pharmacists to focus on patient care. Gauthier, Pharm.D.,

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