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Advocacy, PBM Reform Remain Crucial for Independent Pharmacy Survival

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The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) is leading the way on PBM reform. Ginny Langbehn, vice president of marketing and communications at American Associated Pharmacies (AAP) sat down with B.

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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.

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Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

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Importance of Skin-Gut Axis Communication in Homeostasis Brian Nowosielski June 18th 2025 Article The review explored the “emerging” term gut-skin axis and aimed to decipher the bidirectional signaling of the skin and gastrointestinal tract during homeostatic and disease states.

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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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Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment

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In a session at the Pharmacy Quality Alliance Annual Meeting 2025, presenters stated that approximately 68% of patients have at least 1 unmet SDOH. They recommended approaching SDOH conversations with empathy, an understanding of community resources, and open communication with the health care team. Drug Topics. May 30, 2025.

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

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They stress that rebuilding trust is challenging and requires careful, empathetic communication. 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.

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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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