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

Drug Topics

JULY 2, 2025

In an interview, Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, professor of practice, sciences, and health outcomes research at the University of Maryland, explored the evolving landscape of vaccine recommendations, emphasizing the critical role pharmacists play in guiding patients through complex medical information.

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

Drug Topics

JULY 6, 2025

In an interview on vaccine recommendations, health care professionals expressed growing concerns about the changing landscape of medical information dissemination. In an interview on vaccine recommendations, health care professionals expressed growing concerns about the changing landscape of medical information dissemination.

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

Drug Topics

JULY 11, 2025

In 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published updated pneumococcal vaccine recommendations. In 2022, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) published updated pneumococcal vaccine recommendations.

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Passport to Protection: Best Practices for Travel Vaccines in the Pharmacy Setting

Drug Topics

JUNE 6, 2025

Garofoli, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS, FAPhA Publication Article Drug Topics Journal Drug Topics May/June 2025 Volume 169 Issue 03 Pharmacy team members can help patients prepare for upcoming travels, ensuring they are up to date with the recommended vaccines for their locations. The first resource is the CDC’s Yellow Book.

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

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.

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Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Pharmacy Times

JULY 16, 2025

The shift away from thimerosal may increase the use of single-dose syringes, impacting vaccination practices in various healthcare settings. ACIP's recommendations are increasingly significant for pharmacies, influencing vaccination planning, billing, and patient care activities.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Gaps in Pneumococcal Vaccination in Medicare Enrollees, But Lowered Overall Uptake

Pharmacy Times

JULY 25, 2025

Increased awareness of infectious diseases during the pandemic may have improved vaccine uptake among Medicare enrollees, while service reductions and vaccine hesitancy affected Medicaid enrollees.

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Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

Expanding use of the 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV15) or 20-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) to all United States adults aged 50 to 64 years would result in modest budget increases over a 3-year period.

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Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

Drug Topics

JUNE 20, 2025

With significant progress made in researchers’ understanding of dermatological diseases, a pathway has been made for the development of targeted vaccines, according to data published in Vaccines. 5 Throughout the past 10 years, development of vaccines for preventing skin diseases has made significant progress.

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FDA Approves GSK’s Shingles Vaccine in Prefilled Syringe

Drug Topics

JULY 18, 2025

The FDA has approved a prefilled syringe format of the recombinant zoster vaccine Shingrix for the prevention of shingles, GSK said in a release. 1 The company said approval of the new presentation was based on data that showed comparability between the new and existing version of the vaccine.

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Updated COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Did Not Increase Risk for Adverse Events

Drug Topics

JULY 29, 2025

The updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine that contained the Omicron JN.1 The updated COVID-19 mRNA vaccine that contained the Omicron JN.1 Investigators analyzed 29 AEs of special interest for COVID-19 vaccinations. 1 The 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine containing the Omicron JN.1 1 booster vaccination. .

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Pharmacists Can Simplify the Vaccine Schedule

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and those with specific health conditions, with options like Arexvy, mResvia, and Abrysvo available. RSV vaccines are recommended for older adults and those with specific health conditions, with options like Arexvy, mResvia, and Abrysvo available.

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Q&A: Pharmacies Grapple With Patient Influx Amid Rite Aid Closures

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

Reimbursements are a lot better in vaccines than it is in just filling scripts. Stay ahead of the curve: Sign up for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Medication therapy management services.

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Efficiency, Education, and Evolution: What’s Next for Pharmacy Practice?

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 24, 2025

And so how do we keep up that information, particularly for our staff? I read somewhere that medical knowledge is doubling every nine months now—the amount of medical information—and I don't know how anybody keeps up with it. There's a significant portion—you know, 50 drugs—we'll get 20 of them, kind of thing.

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Shaping Pharmacy Research With Purpose and Public Impact

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Finerenone and the Future of Diabetes-Related Kidney Care Newsletter Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights.

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Insights From ASCO 2025 Guide Pharmacy Practice in Solid Tumors and Hematologic Cancers

Pharmacy Times

JULY 16, 2025

Furthermore, given the high incidence and mortality burden from infections for patients with MM, there are continued efforts in harmonizing how infections are reported in clinical trials to provide clearer information on the risk of treatment-related infections for patients. Subscribe Now!

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Q&A: Supporting Pharmacy Technicians Through Daily Recognition

Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

Also providing great opportunities for advancement, whether that's formal or informal. Pharmacy Technicians Could Enhance Public Health by Becoming ‘Vaccine Champions’ Killian Meara October 3rd 2024 Article Researchers suggest that vaccine champion programs could be a promising avenue to increasing immunization rates.

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FDA Approves Vancomycin Injection For Ready-to-Infuse Sepsis Therapy

Pharmacy Times

JULY 2, 2025

The injection is available at room temperature and does not require compounding, thawing, activation, or dilution. link] Newsletter Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights. News release. Updated May 17, 2021. Accessed July 2, 2025.

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Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

JULY 14, 2025

Topics included innovative clinical services , vaccine access , and the interaction of pharmacology and nutrition. Newsletter Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights. Subscribe Now!

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Dapagliflozin Improves Health Outcomes for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Drug Topics

JUNE 19, 2025

1 “This could inform a new early intervention strategy for the growing population of teenagers with type 1 diabetes.” READ MORE: Diabetes 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.

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Inside the Synergy Between HOPA and OPC’s Evolving Educational Impact

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 20, 2025

She also discusses HOPA and its partnership with Pharmacy Times in providing cutting-edge information, expressing admiration for the Oncology Pharmacist Connect (OPC) conference's rapid dissemination of relevant information and high-quality presentations. The various programs and products you’ve put on have been amazing.

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Moving the Needle From Vaccine Hesitancy to Vaccine Acceptance

Pharmacy Times

JULY 28, 2025

Grillo, MBA, RPh Key Takeaways Vaccination has saved millions of lives, yet vaccine hesitancy remains a significant global health threat, fueled by misinformation and systemic barriers.

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Conference Coverage Recap: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition 2025

Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

1 Despite several barriers to access and expansion of pharmacy services, pharmacists staying informed on contraceptive guidelines is crucial to ensuring improved reproductive health in the US. Currently, there are 30 states that allow pharmacists to prescribe [contraceptives].

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FDA Moving to Nonanimal Testing Methodologies in Preclinical Research

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Image Credit: filin174 | stock.adobe.com The FDA’s plan first addresses monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) but eventually could be applied to all compounds seeking FDA approval. 3 More simply, the FDA is moving preclinical testing from in vivo animal models to in silico and in vitro methods.

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Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain

Drug Topics

JUNE 8, 2025

Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Access to community pharmacies: a nationwide geographic information systems cross-sectional analysis. To read these stories and more, download the PDF of the Drug Topics May/June issue here. REFERENCES 1.

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Creating Space for Pharmacy Technicians to Lead and Thrive

Drug Topics

JUNE 19, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Pharmacy Technicians Could Enhance Public Health by Becoming ‘Vaccine Champions’ Killian Meara October 3rd 2024 Article Researchers suggest that vaccine champion programs could be a promising avenue to increasing immunization rates.

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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacy Times

JULY 22, 2025

Compounding this issue, many pharmacies face ongoing staffing shortages, which hinder efficient operations and compromise the ability to deliver quality patient care. These deserts reduce access to critical health care services, such as vaccinations, health screenings, and point-of-care testing.

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ACIP Votes Against Thimerosal Vaccines for Prevention of Influenza

Drug Topics

JUNE 27, 2025

In a vote of 5 to 1 on Thursday, members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) voted to recommend against influenza vaccine containing the preservative thimerosal. The recommendations include all US adults as well as recommending pregnant women also receive a thimerosal-free vaccine for influenza.

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Pharmacist-Led Interventions Show Promise in Improving COPD Outcomes

Drug Topics

JULY 17, 2025

Stay ahead of the curve: Sign up for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips, straight to your inbox. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. References 1. August 30, 2024.

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New Frontline BTK Inhibitor Strategy Gains FDA Approval in Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 27, 2025

Pharmacists are well positioned to perform drug interaction checks, counsel patients on adherence and administration, and coordinate supportive care, including prophylaxis for infections (eg, granulocyte colony-stimulating factor, vaccines). Subscribe Now!

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Neoadjuvant Nivolumab With Chemotherapy Yields Significant Overall Survival Benefit in Resectable NSCLC

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 9, 2025

2020.05.020 Newsletter Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights. Uprety D, Mandrekar SJ, Wigle D, et al. Neoadjuvant immunotherapy for NSCLC: Current concepts and future approaches. J Thoracic Oncol. 2020;15(8):1281-1297. doi:10.1016/j.jtho.2020.05.020

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Under the Weather: Unpacking the Impact of the 2024-2025 Influenza Season

Pharmacy Times

JULY 21, 2025

Fournier, BSc Key Takeaways The 2024-2025 influenza season saw unprecedented severity, with high hospitalization and outpatient visit rates due to a vaccine mismatch and dominant H1N1 and H3N2 strains. Targeted public health strategies are needed to improve vaccine access, education, and trust, particularly in underserved communities.

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Q&A: How ACIP Changes Could Reshape Patient Care

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.

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Pharmacists Reimagine Myeloma Care With Insights from ASCO

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 24, 2025

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Supporting the Well-Being of Community Pharmacy Technicians

Drug Topics

JUNE 17, 2025

Related Content Pharmacy Technicians Could Enhance Public Health by Becoming ‘Vaccine Champions’ Killian Meara October 3rd 2024 Article Researchers suggest that vaccine champion programs could be a promising avenue to increasing immunization rates. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2025 May 9:102419. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2025.102419.

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Carefully Monitor Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications

Pharmacy Times

JULY 26, 2025

5 A CBC provides information on an individual’s hematologic status. Prescribing information. Prescribing information. Prescribing information. Prescribing information. Because DOACs increase the risk of bleeding, it is important to ensure a patient has normal platelet counts and hemoglobin levels before initiation.

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USP announces new Advanced Technologies Laboratory to accelerate and scale pharmaceutical manufacturing innovations

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 4, 2025

USP labs provide unparalleled expertise in developing quality and process standards, establishing and validating analytical methods, characterizing impurities, and synthesizing organic compounds. The Advanced Technologies Lab is the latest of USP’s investments in advanced manufacturing technologies. Subscribe Now!

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Pharmacists Can Educate Patients About Sun Safety

Pharmacy Times

JULY 24, 2025

When it comes to patient counseling about sun care, it is not only [important] to inform them about medications that increase risk of burn or sun sensitivity, but also to help them with selecting the appropriate sunscreen for their skin and how to apply it,” Le said. Pharmacists can educate patients about sun safety during MTM consults.

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You Shall Not Pass: Pharmacist Review of Drug-Herb Interactions in Cancer Treatment

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 12, 2025

Additional information is available here. HOPA has selected 4.0 CE hours from BCOP Updates 2024 and the Annual Conference 2025, featuring topics such as acute leukemia, cellular therapy for solid tumors, and the pharmacist’s role in serious illness conversations.

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Educate Patients About Safe Medication Disposal

Pharmacy Times

JULY 18, 2025

Pharmacists should actively promote take-back programs, educate patients on secure disposal methods, and stay informed about regulatory requirements. Conceal or remove any personal identifying information from the containers. Offering mail-back envelopes at no charge provides a convenient and secure disposal alternative for patients.

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Study Reveals Gaps in GINA Guideline Adherence for Asthma Treatment

Pharmacy Times

JUNE 9, 2025

doi:10.1056/NEJMoa1901963 Newsletter Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights. Beasley R, Holliday M, Reddell HK, et al. Controlled trial of budesonide-formoterol as needed for mild asthma. N Engl J Med. 2019;380:2020-2030. Subscribe Now!

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Pharmacists Push Forward: Innovative Clinical Solutions Highlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

JULY 12, 2025

2018.203609 Newsletter Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights. Timely antiviral administration during an influenza pandemic: key components. Am J Public Health. 2018;108(Suppl 3):S215-S220. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2018.203609 Subscribe Now!

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The Lifesaving Role of Continuous Glucose Monitors and Wearable Devices

Pharmacy Times

JULY 21, 2025

Bridging Gaps in Pharmacy Access Newsletter Stay informed on drug updates, treatment guidelines, and pharmacy practice trends—subscribe to Pharmacy Times for weekly clinical insights. PLOS Digit Health. 2022;1(10):e0000104. doi:10.1371/journal.pdig.0000104 Subscribe Now!

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Pharmaceutical Compounding Calculations, Part Two–Bulk Drugs

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JUNE 23, 2025

Pharmacist weighing chemical | Image Credit: © Kzenon - stock.adobe.com Performing calculations for the formulation of pharmaceutical dosage forms and related preparations is a key activity in compounding. Calculating the active moiety amount for compounding follows. Pluta Nishant B. The medication order identifies the active moiety.

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

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

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

Passport to Protection: Best Practices for Travel Vaccines in the Pharmacy Setting

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

Flu Vaccines Are a Go

COVID-19 Pandemic Reduced Gaps in Pneumococcal Vaccination in Medicare Enrollees, But Lowered Overall Uptake

Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

FDA Approves GSK’s Shingles Vaccine in Prefilled Syringe

Updated COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Did Not Increase Risk for Adverse Events

Pharmacists Can Simplify the Vaccine Schedule

Q&A: Pharmacies Grapple With Patient Influx Amid Rite Aid Closures

Efficiency, Education, and Evolution: What’s Next for Pharmacy Practice?

Shaping Pharmacy Research With Purpose and Public Impact

Insights From ASCO 2025 Guide Pharmacy Practice in Solid Tumors and Hematologic Cancers

Q&A: Supporting Pharmacy Technicians Through Daily Recognition

FDA Approves Vancomycin Injection For Ready-to-Infuse Sepsis Therapy

Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Dapagliflozin Improves Health Outcomes for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Inside the Synergy Between HOPA and OPC’s Evolving Educational Impact

Moving the Needle From Vaccine Hesitancy to Vaccine Acceptance

Conference Coverage Recap: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition 2025

FDA Moving to Nonanimal Testing Methodologies in Preclinical Research

Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain

Creating Space for Pharmacy Technicians to Lead and Thrive

The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

ACIP Votes Against Thimerosal Vaccines for Prevention of Influenza

Pharmacist-Led Interventions Show Promise in Improving COPD Outcomes

New Frontline BTK Inhibitor Strategy Gains FDA Approval in Untreated Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Neoadjuvant Nivolumab With Chemotherapy Yields Significant Overall Survival Benefit in Resectable NSCLC

Under the Weather: Unpacking the Impact of the 2024-2025 Influenza Season

Q&A: How ACIP Changes Could Reshape Patient Care

Pharmacists Reimagine Myeloma Care With Insights from ASCO

Supporting the Well-Being of Community Pharmacy Technicians

Carefully Monitor Direct Oral Anticoagulant Medications

USP announces new Advanced Technologies Laboratory to accelerate and scale pharmaceutical manufacturing innovations

Pharmacists Can Educate Patients About Sun Safety

You Shall Not Pass: Pharmacist Review of Drug-Herb Interactions in Cancer Treatment

Educate Patients About Safe Medication Disposal

Study Reveals Gaps in GINA Guideline Adherence for Asthma Treatment

Pharmacists Push Forward: Innovative Clinical Solutions Highlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

The Lifesaving Role of Continuous Glucose Monitors and Wearable Devices

Pharmaceutical Compounding Calculations, Part Two–Bulk Drugs

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