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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. Patients can utilize these resources to stay up-to-date on disaster information, and pharmacists can also use them to facilitate better patient communication.

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Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

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Buprenorphine programs offered by community pharmacists can help to increase access to treatment for OUD, according to authors of a study in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association. 1,2 Pharmacists also play a role in educating patients as well as making them feel more comfortable when utilizing buprenorphine. REFERENCES 1.

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Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

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READ MORE: Dermatology Resource Center Are you ready to elevate your pharmacy practice? 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. References 1. Goh E, Chavatte JM, Lin RTP, et al. Vaccines (Basel). 2025 Jan 26;13(2):125.

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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. REFERENCES 1.

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FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

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READ MORE: Cardiology 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. References 1.

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

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Drug Topics: What will be the likely impacts of this change that pharmacists will need to communicate with their patients? READ MORE: Immunization Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips?

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Late-Life Mood Disorders Could Be Associated With Alzheimer Disease, Dementias

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1 READ MORE: Neurology 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. REFERENCES 1. Mood disorders in late life may be early warning signs for dementia. News release.