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Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

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She highlighted the challenges of maintaining accurate, transparent vaccine guidance, focusing on the importance of trusted health care providers helping patients understand immunization strategies. Drug Topics: What will be the likely impacts of this change that pharmacists will need to communicate with their patients?

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ACIP Panel Removal Sparks Concerns, Pharmacists Warn of More Vaccine Distrust

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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.

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Q&A: Expert Highlights Importance of Trusted Sources for Vaccine Information

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Further, she underscored the need for continued patient education, transparent communication, and a commitment to evidence-based medical guidance in an increasingly complex health care environment. Health care professionals emphasize patient education and reliable information in the evolving vaccine recommendation landscape.

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Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

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

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Q&A: Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Insulin Therapy Success

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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.

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FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

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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.

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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

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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.