Drug Topics

JUNE 20, 2025

Experts discuss the recent dismissal of all 17 members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a panel that provides guidance to the CDC on vaccine recommendations. This abrupt change has raised significant concerns within the health care community about the potential impact on vaccine trust and public health policy.

Vaccines

Drug Topics

JULY 26, 2025

In the world of pharmacy management, success hinges on more than just dispensing medications—it's about creating a culture of communication, continuous learning, and emotional intelligence.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

AUGUST 8, 2025

Recent studies showed the positive impact of these pharmacists’ roles on team communication and patient outcomes. AI chatbots also enable efficient communication with patients and can generate alerts for the care team based on a patient’s response. Pharmacogenomic testing is also becoming more widespread.

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Drug Topics

JUNE 30, 2025

Importance of Communication in Buprenorphine Initiation | APhA 2025. Pharmacy Buprenorphine Programs Can Increase OUD Treatment Access, But Barriers Limit Engagement. Drug Topics. March 18, 2025. Accessed June 30, 2025. Nowosielski B. Drug Topics. March 25, 2025. Accessed June 30, 2025.

Compounding

Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

Aside from properly preparing medications during a disaster, Phillips mentioned the importance of establishing communication with patients. There definitely can be a lot of communication barriers throughout disaster preparedness, but again, in this day and age, there are a lot more routes of communication that occur during those times.

Health and Personal Care Stores

Drug Topics

JULY 15, 2025

Pharmacists play a vital role in helping patients understand and manage insulin therapy through clear communication, relatable analogies, and personalized education tailored to individual regimens and lifestyles.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 2025

Behavioral Science Methods Failed to Improve Medication Adherence Brian Nowosielski May 27th 2025 Article Researchers aimed to estimate the impact of using behavioral science principles within communication intended for hypertension medication adherence.

FDA

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

They recommended approaching SDOH conversations with empathy, an understanding of community resources, and open communication with the health care team. 4 “We're talking about food security, we're talking about aging programs, we're talking about education, and community resources. Drug Topics. May 30, 2025.

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Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 23, 2025

The legislation also supports the use of mobile manufacturing units, offering close-to-home treatment for patients too unwell to travel, or whose weakened immune systems mean hospital visits carry extra risk. We may still continue to send you service-related and other non-promotional communications. Sign up for our daily news round-up!

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The Checkup by Singlecare

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Prednisone is an FDA-approved prescription medication to treat a range of common conditions characterized by inflammation caused by the immune system. Like other steroids, prednisone reduces swelling, redness, and other symptoms caused by immune system reactions.

Dosage

Drug Topics

JULY 18, 2025

At GSK, we are committed to advancing scientific innovation and delivering practical solutions that address the needs of the healthcare community,” Tony Wood, PhD, chief scientific officer at GSK, said in a release. While most experience shingles only once, recurrence is possible. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

Vaccines

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 11, 2025

Effective communication between pharmacists and other health care providers can prevent medication errors and ensure patients receive the best care. This coordination is essential for ensuring that all members of a patient’s health care team are aware of the patient’s medication regimen and any changes made. Accessed July 7, 2025.[link]

Hospitals

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 7, 2025

The FDA has announced changes to the labeling of all opioid pain medications, including immediate-release and extended-release, to better communicate long-term risks like abuse, addiction, overdose, and drug interactions, according to a news release from the agency. REFERENCES 1.

Labelling

Drug Topics

AUGUST 7, 2025

Direct communication empowers patients with the knowledge necessary to adhere to their regimens, understand the purpose of their treatments, and participate in their health care decisions. Their accessibility and frequent interactions with patients position them uniquely to provide in-depth information about medications.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

AUGUST 8, 2025

With a lack of effective communication in China’s health systems, researchers deemed implementation of a multidisciplinary collaboration model significantly difficult. Previous evidence has shown the unique ability of pharmacists to reduce the overall use and duration of antibiotic therapies by at least 15% among their patients.

Specialty Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

According to Roth, Johnson, and several other experts, the best way to conduct diabetes services is through collaboration and constant communication. Although each has specific advantages, utilizing the proper education, evidence, and recommendations will be crucial in improving diabetes outcomes. REFERENCE Johnson H, Roth H.

Community Pharmacies

Drug Topics

JULY 5, 2025

Kevin Cleveland, PharmD, professor at Idaho State University, explores the potential impacts of changes to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), highlighting concerns about shifting medical guidance and vaccine recommendations. Kevin Cleveland, PharmD: It's going to be pretty significant.

Patient Care

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 13, 2025

During the session “Collaborative Practice, Statewide Protocols, and Independent Prescriptive Authority: How Pharmacy is Expanding Services to Increase Access to Patients,” Klepser highlighted the importance of moving beyond product dispensing to provide higher-level services, such as immunizations and medication therapy management.

Compounding Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JULY 23, 2025

Adam James, PharmD, and Chris Altman, PharmD, explain how pharmacists can build trust and reduce vaccine hesitancy by clearly communicating thimerosal’s limited role in today’s immunizations and addressing patient concerns with empathy and education.

Communication

Pharmaceutical Technology

JULY 30, 2025

MetrioPharm CEO Thomas Christély stated: “This dual ODD from the FDA and EMA, as well as the already received rare paediatric disease designation from the FDA, are game changers for MetrioPharm and the DMD community. Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

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PharmExec

AUGUST 1, 2025

August 1st 2025 President Trump Issues Letters to 17 Major Pharma Companies Demanding Action on Most-Favored-Nation Order Mike Hollan The letter states that the companies have 60 days to meet the President's requirements.

Medication Labelling

Pharmacy Times

JULY 28, 2025

This hesitancy can lead to delayed vaccination or outright refusal, directly impacting population-level immunity and increasing the risk of widespread influenza outbreaks and associated complications. Contribution of vaccination to improved survival and health: modelling 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization. Acad Pediatr.

Vaccines

Pharmacy Times

JULY 24, 2025

Treatment is more of an art,” she added, describing HFpEF as a condition that often requires tinkering and frequent communication with the patient to get the treatments right.

HIV Treatment and Prevention Agents

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 11, 2025

The findings highlight that there remain communication gaps between oncology providers and patients and that opportunities exist for pharmacists to counsel newly diagnosed oncology patients on their fertility preservation options.

Specialty Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 17, 2025

If a discrepancy is found, the pharmacy nurses will hold the shipment, and a clinical intervention will be communicated to the provider. The nurses complete a reassessment care plan prior to medications being shipped. During this time frame, the pharmacy documented 152 interventions.

Mail-Order Pharmacies

Drug Topics

AUGUST 1, 2025

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and this year, the importance of vaccination is greater than ever. National Immunization Awareness Month aims to increase awareness about the importance of vaccination for community members. Kennedy Jr.

Immunization

Pharmaceutical Technology

JUNE 13, 2025

The technology utilises outer membrane vesicles (OMVs) to deliver antigens, often eliminating the need for adjuvants while triggering the immune response. Discovered and developed by GSK’s global health team scientists, the GMMA technology is a low-cost platform ideal for creating vaccines in resource-limited settings.

Vaccines

Pharmacy Times

JULY 7, 2025

1 Image Credit: © luchschenF - stock.adobe.com Greater Flexibility for Patients With PI PI can cause improper functioning of the immune system or mean that a part of the immune system is missing, causing frequent or persistent infections and unusual autoimmunity.

FDA

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 8, 2025

Designed to manage patients with complex, chronic neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, migraine, and movement disorders, the model aims to enhance medication access, streamline communication, and improve clinical outcomes.

Patient Care

Pharmacy Times

JULY 9, 2025

SHOW MORE Steroids hindered the shrinkage of tumors in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) receiving immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI) therapy. Additionally, they noted that the findings regarding immune-related biomarkers in patients on steroids should be interpreted with caution.

Immunization

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

These job duties each require different skill sets, from writing and verbal communication to process development, technical aptitude, and deep clinical expertise. And we need people to work side by side with prescribers to manage complex drug interactions, drug toxicities, and the financial implications of treatment selection.

Compounding

Pharmacy Times

JULY 10, 2025

Medication Adherence Requires Personalized Communication Alva emphasized that effective counseling about medications—especially those with intimidating FDA warnings—requires compassionate, patient-centered communication.

Specialty Pharmacies

Pharmacy Times

JULY 15, 2025

Lastly, just to touch on health literacy—when you add in our simplified digital communication and educational touch points, you really create space for health literacy as well. Q: As PillPack from Amazon Pharmacy expands its reach into the Medicare Part D market, how do you see the role of the pharmacy evolving within this model?

Compounding Pharmacies

Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 12, 2025

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Pharmaceutical Technology

AUGUST 11, 2025

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IDStewardship

MARCH 7, 2025

People born before 1957 are considered immune, because the vaccine was given to such a large percentage of that population. The COVID-19 pandemic is credited for disrupting routine measles immunization services in many countries, which is likely contributing to a recent resurgence in cases globally. The recommended dose is 0.5

Vaccines

Pharmacy Times

AUGUST 12, 2025

Pharmacists are significant care coordinators, and help connect patients with the correct resources, communicate and work with other members of the care team, and help remove barriers so patients can receive continuous care. Pharmacy Times : What role do inpatient pharmacists play in supporting teplizumab therapy?

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