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Declining Interest in Community Pharmacy Practice Reflects Career, Industry Uncertainty

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

Interest in community pharmacy practice is declining as pharmacists seek roles with better work-life balance, greater autonomy, and more meaningful patient care opportunities.

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Community Pharmacy Shows Potential in Detecting Cognitive Decline

Drug Topics

AUGUST 1, 2025

Community pharmacies show potential in the early detection of cognitive decline; however, implementation remains limited due to consistency and feasibility. 1 Community pharmacies emerge as key players in early cognitive decline detection, offering vital screening tools and support for at-risk patients.

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State-Level PBM Reform Vital for Community Pharmacies, Patient Access

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

The issues of pharmacy closures and declining reimbursements have made operating a local, community pharmacy increasingly difficult, leading policymakers and industry advocates to call for regulation to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their reimbursement practices.

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Expert Discusses McKesson's Approach to Supporting Community Pharmacies | McKesson ideaShare

Drug Topics

JULY 12, 2025

The community pharmacy sector is facing unprecedented challenges, with shrinking margins and evolving health care dynamics putting increasing pressure on independent pharmacies. "I think the community pharmacy segment continues to be challenged in reimbursement. Subscribe Now!

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Pharmacists Emerge as Access Points for Patient Care in Evolving Health Care Industry

Drug Topics

AUGUST 7, 2025

With more than half of the population struggling to access medical care, community pharmacies are emerging as unexpected heroes in the health care delivery system.

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How the Rise in US Pharmacy Deserts Impacts Patients’ Health

Drug Topics

AUGUST 4, 2025

Pharmacy closures have become commonplace within the industry as of late, with thousands of shutdowns since 2010 and a trend that’s showing significantly more pharmacy closures than openings. READ MORE: Why Pharmacy Deserts Are Detrimental to US Communities Pharmacy practice is always changing. References 1.

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Pharmacist, Provider Partnership Can Help Increase RSV Vaccine Uptake

Drug Topics

AUGUST 12, 2025

2 “When a new vaccine becomes available, patients often have to navigate different resources of information to determine whether they should receive that vaccine,” the authors wrote. The most commonly reported motivator was wanting to lower the risk of getting sick at 58.3%, followed by primary care provider suggestion at 50%.

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Is Your Pharmacy Showing Up Where Today’s Patients Are Searching?

Drug Topics

AUGUST 6, 2025

Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. Whether you're just starting your digital journey or looking to level up, this episode offers practical advice you can implement today.

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CPESN USA Honors 32 Community-Based Pharmacies; Awards Sponsored by Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (CPA)

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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Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI

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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Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

Drug Topics

JUNE 5, 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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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 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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Q&A: Prioritizing Pharmacy Technician Well-Being

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. I would say some of those are some of the biggest.

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Dispensing Leadership: Adding Value Through Meaningful Connections

Drug Topics

AUGUST 4, 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. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Subscribe Now!

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How the Pharmacist Views Expansion of Clinical Role

Drug Topics

AUGUST 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. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Subscribe Now!

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Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

Pharmacy technicians play a vital role in the success of community pharmacies. Most pharmacists recognize that technicians are the backbone of daily operations, handling essential tasks and often dealing with difficult patient interactions. I think, especially in the community setting, 99.9% References 1.

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Q&A: Pharmacy Teams Leverage Technology and Collaboration to Optimize Inventory | McKesson ideaShare

Drug Topics

JULY 17, 2025

. | Image Credit: StratfordProductions - stock.adobe.com Drug Topics®: From a practical standpoint, what are the most effective recommended practices for improving inventory turns in a community pharmacy? So knowing those things will really go a long way in treating your patient and taking care of them. Subscribe Now!

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Pharmacists Advance Health Equity at NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

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JULY 17, 2025

The event also features a Community RX Innovation Lab in partnership with Good Neighbor Pharmacy to explore strategies for sustaining community pharmacies. Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Subscribe Now!

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Q&A: Factors Influencing Perception of Pharmacy as a Career

Drug Topics

JULY 25, 2025

If you think about a new graduate coming out of pharmacy school since 2000, they have this idea in their mind that they're going to come out and provide direct patient care, clinical services, and all these really great things they learned in pharmacy school. This is especially prevalent in the community setting.

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Pharmacists Face Time, Training Hurdles in CGM Counseling

Drug Topics

AUGUST 11, 2025

Assessing the accessibility and accuracy of pharmacist counseling for continuous glucose monitoring: A secret shopper study of community pharmacies. 2025.102493 Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. J Am Pharm Assoc. DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2025.102493 Subscribe Now!

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Scripted for Her: Addressing Preconception Health Through MTM

Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 2025

Each episode will discuss a key topic in the women’s and maternal health spaces, giving pharmacists actionable advice that can improve patient outcomes. However, personalizing care for patients involves understanding a variety of patient-specific factors and how those factors impact medication use decisions.

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Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Pharmacy Times

JULY 16, 2025

ACIP's recommendations are increasingly significant for pharmacies, influencing vaccination planning, billing, and patient care activities. Community pharmacies, as trusted vaccination providers, must stay informed about ACIP proceedings and public discussions to address emerging patient inquiries effectively.

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Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

3 “The future of smart pharmacy, to me, fundamentally looks different.” Community pharmacies, which are very accessible to the public, are well positioned to address social determinants of health (SDOH), including food insecurity. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1.

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Downtown Minneapolis

Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

AUGUST 13, 2025

Our Vision Transforming the health of our community – exceptional care without exception. I also enjoy working as a team with providers to produce the best possible outcomes for patients.” He is credentialed through the American Academy of HIV Medicine as an HIV Specialist and is a Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist.

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Help Turn Occasional Shoppers into Loyal Customers by Investing in the Front End

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JULY 10, 2025

Editor’s Note: Connect with Foster & Thrive at McKesson ideaShare 2025 At Foster & Thrive, we’re committed to supporting our customers as strategic partners to deliver reliable care and achieve business success. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Subscribe Now!

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Bemidji

Blog: Ask a Student Pharmacist

AUGUST 13, 2025

Rotation / Learning Experience Student will complete 5 weeks at Iverson’s consisting of the community pharmacy required rotation, student will complete 5 weeks required ambulatory care rotation at either Cass Lake or Red Lake. Reading and audio books are some of my favorite things.

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Independent prescribing on the rise as a third of GB pharmacists now qualified

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

MAY 15, 2025

’ Mr Badenhorst highlighted ‘a lack of clarity and consistent policy direction abouthowIPs are to be effectively and safely deployed’ He added: ‘The PDA believes that independent prescribing has enormous potential to enhance patient access, optimise medicines use, and relieve burden on GPs and hospitals.

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Navigating Legal, Billing Challenges in Pharmacists’ Clinical Services

Drug Topics

AUGUST 13, 2025

With his background in law, he provided a unique perspective, offering real-world evidence of the successes, challenges, and opportunities often presented to community pharmacies. This is a chance to redefine our role of community pharmacies in care delivery, especially in underserved areas. Subscribe Now!

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Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

JULY 14, 2025

Dave’s Pharmacy in Nebraska was recognized for its innovative patient care, winning Pharmacy of the Year. The conference highlighted expanding pharmacists' roles, diversifying services, and addressing health care access gaps.

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New Technology Can Help Pharmacies Better Deliver Clinical Services

Drug Topics

JUNE 5, 2025

Over the past decade, pharmacies have shifted from simply dispensing prescriptions to offering comprehensive clinical services. This change is driven by a growing recognition that pharmacies can play a crucial role in closing patient care gaps and improving health outcomes.

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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Pharmacy deserts, with limited pharmacy access, negatively impact patient care, especially for chronic conditions, and community health. Innovative solutions like mobile units, telepharmacy, and mail-order services are crucial to address the challenges posed by pharmacy deserts. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003).

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Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain

Drug Topics

JUNE 8, 2025

In a pilot study, the implementation of a pharmacist previsit chart review and providing recommendations for adult patients with chronic pain who were prescribed more than 50 morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) was associated with a 14% decrease in daily MMEs without impacting pain scores. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Pharmacist-Led Interventions Show Promise in Improving COPD Outcomes

Drug Topics

JULY 17, 2025

“The term ‘pharmacist-led care’ or ‘pharmacist-led interventions’ refers to health care services where pharmacists play a leading or central role in patient care,” they continued. 1 “These concepts cover a wide range of activities involving pharmacists directly in clinical patient care across various settings.”

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Greener Pharmacy Guide and Toolkit launched by RPS to support sustainability

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

APRIL 8, 2025

A digital self-assessment tool designed to help hospital pharmacy teams take practical action to support sustainability and reduce the environmental impact of pharmacy services, pharmaceutical care and medicines, while supporting patient care, has been launched by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS).

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A decade of driving medicines optimisation innovation in clinical pharmacy

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

APRIL 24, 2025

Consultant pharmacists for older people have also increased their involvement in nursing homes and intermediate care settings throughout the country. These impacts build upon the unique skill sets of pharmacy teams, including those within hospital settings, and embed medicines optimisation at the heart of patient care.

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Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

1 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. Persaud N, Workentin A, Rizvi A, et al.

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Q&A: Community Pharmacies Help Increase Immunization Convenience, Uptake

Drug Topics

AUGUST 3, 2025

In a world where patients were primarily going to physicians for immunization needs previously, community pharmacies have since become the ideal destinations for receiving vaccination. Community pharmacies are open on weekends, late in the evening,” said Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, CEO of Hayat Pharmacy. “It's

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Iowa Bill Adding Transparency, Accountability to PBM Practices

Drug Topics

JULY 7, 2025

On June 11, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed into law Senate File 383, a bill significantly pulling back on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices, limiting their ability to exclude community pharmacies, impose strict contracts, and force the use of mail-order pharmacies, among other practices. “We're We Are Iowa.

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JULY 25, 2025

GuidePoint is also a leading site within Clinical Pharmacy Enhanced Services Network (CPESN), which is a group of independent pharmacies committed to expanding the role of community pharmacy across the US. She now also serves as an Acute Care Team Lead and the PGY-1 Residency Program Coordinator for SJMC.

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Meeting Preview: NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

Drug Topics

JULY 18, 2025

The Community RX Innovation Lab, a partnership with Good Neighbor Pharmacy, invites teams to develop sustainable solutions for community pharmacies amid industry shifts and closures. Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips?

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Op-Ed: Celebrate Direct-to-Career Paths and Primary Care Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 10, 2025

All graduates should be ready for this, as our present Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education Standards explicitly states: "Ensure that graduating students are ‘practice-ready’ and ‘team-ready,’ that is, prepared to directly contribute to patient care working in collaboration with other health care providers."

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ADA 2025: Bridging Gaps in Diabetes Management and Patient Care

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 22, 2025

Pharmacy Times: What aspects of the ADA 2025 Scientific Sessions do you think will be most relevant to patients managing diabetes in a community pharmacy setting? Anything that talks about helping pharmacists be better about interacting with the CGM trends and helping educate patients about that.

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Mindfulness-Based Interventions May Improve Menopause Symptoms

Drug Topics

JULY 10, 2025

According to a study published in the journal Pharmacy , community pharmacists are well-positioned to increase the availability of mindfulness-based interventions because of their higher accessibility compared to primary care providers, particularly in rural areas. Pharmacy (Basel). References 1. BMC Womens Health.

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JULY 25, 2025

Sterling Pharmacy – Sterling Pharmacy is a family owned and operated independent community pharmacy representing Owatonna since 1975. Our company has grown to include 13 community pharmacies across Southern Minnesota and Northern Iowa, 4 Long Term Care Pharmacies, and 1 Specialty Pharmacy.

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Declining Interest in Community Pharmacy Practice Reflects Career, Industry Uncertainty

Community Pharmacy Shows Potential in Detecting Cognitive Decline

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State-Level PBM Reform Vital for Community Pharmacies, Patient Access

Expert Discusses McKesson's Approach to Supporting Community Pharmacies | McKesson ideaShare

Pharmacists Emerge as Access Points for Patient Care in Evolving Health Care Industry

How the Rise in US Pharmacy Deserts Impacts Patients’ Health

Pharmacist, Provider Partnership Can Help Increase RSV Vaccine Uptake

Is Your Pharmacy Showing Up Where Today’s Patients Are Searching?

CPESN USA Honors 32 Community-Based Pharmacies; Awards Sponsored by Compliant Pharmacy Alliance (CPA)

Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI

Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

Q&A: Prioritizing Pharmacy Technician Well-Being

Dispensing Leadership: Adding Value Through Meaningful Connections

How the Pharmacist Views Expansion of Clinical Role

Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice

Q&A: Pharmacy Teams Leverage Technology and Collaboration to Optimize Inventory | McKesson ideaShare

Pharmacists Advance Health Equity at NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

Q&A: Factors Influencing Perception of Pharmacy as a Career

Pharmacists Face Time, Training Hurdles in CGM Counseling

Scripted for Her: Addressing Preconception Health Through MTM

Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment

Downtown Minneapolis

Help Turn Occasional Shoppers into Loyal Customers by Investing in the Front End

Bemidji

Independent prescribing on the rise as a third of GB pharmacists now qualified

Navigating Legal, Billing Challenges in Pharmacists’ Clinical Services

Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

New Technology Can Help Pharmacies Better Deliver Clinical Services

The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain

Pharmacist-Led Interventions Show Promise in Improving COPD Outcomes

Greener Pharmacy Guide and Toolkit launched by RPS to support sustainability

A decade of driving medicines optimisation innovation in clinical pharmacy

Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions

Q&A: Community Pharmacies Help Increase Immunization Convenience, Uptake

Iowa Bill Adding Transparency, Accountability to PBM Practices

Brainerd

Meeting Preview: NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

Op-Ed: Celebrate Direct-to-Career Paths and Primary Care Pharmacy Practice

ADA 2025: Bridging Gaps in Diabetes Management and Patient Care

Mindfulness-Based Interventions May Improve Menopause Symptoms

Owatonna

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