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Tips and Tricks for Pharmacists to Ensure Vaccination Adherence

Drug Topics

Panelists discuss how pharmacists should implement follow-up practices for patients who need additional pneumococcal vaccine doses, including scheduling appointments while patients are present, using text or phone reminders, queuing future vaccine prescriptions in computer systems to align with due dates, utilizing state immunization registries for tracking and alerts when available, and providing patients with vaccination records in their preferred format while ensuring compliance with state in

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AACP 2025: From Research to Action on Representation Gaps in Pharmacy Education

Pharmacy Times

Omolola (Lola) Adeoye-Olatunde, PharmD, MS, discusses findings from a multi-year analysis of American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) institutional data on faculty and graduate student representation in pharmacy education, highlighting persistent disparities and offering actionable strategies to improve equity and inclusion in the academic pipeline.

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Building Patient Trust: Identifying Patients Eligible for Pneumococcal Vaccination

Drug Topics

Panelists discuss how pharmacists can systematically identify eligible patients through team-based approaches involving technicians and student pharmacists who can query databases by age (50+) and high-risk conditions or medications, while addressing common barriers identified in research including insurance coverage, patient willingness, eligibility determination challenges, documentation time, and patient demand—emphasizing that effective solutions require clear communication, strong provider

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

Pharmacy Times

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Wanes Over Time

Drug Topics

A new study reveals the waning effectiveness of 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the need for ongoing vaccinations and pharmacist involvement.

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The Importance of High Impact Sponsorships in Pharma Marketing

Pharma Marketing Network

Pharmaceutical marketing has evolved far beyond traditional advertising. In a digital-first and HCP-centric world, high impact sponsorships are emerging as a cornerstone strategy for brands aiming to cut through the noise and establish authentic, memorable engagement. But how do these sponsorships deliver superior value compared to other channels? Imagine a specialist at a major medical conference pausing at your branded pavilion—not just to grab a tote bag, but to engage in real-time learning,

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3 major patent losses this year — and a key strategy to fill the gaps

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Debates on Pharmacy Desert Definition Impact Access to Care

Drug Topics

Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, discusses how the lack of a universal definition for pharmacy deserts is leading to a significant impact on patients’ access and outcomes.

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The Impact of Pharmacist-Managed Insulin Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit

Pharmacy Times

Critically ill patients treated with a pharmacist-managed insulin protocol achieved higher rates of glucose control than those treated with conventional methods.

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Q&A: Helping Patients Navigate the First Steps of Insulin Therapy

Drug Topics

Community pharmacists play a crucial role in helping patients start insulin with confidence through education, emotional support, and hands-on guidance.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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The Lifesaving Role of Continuous Glucose Monitors and Wearable Devices

Pharmacy Times

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Pharmacists Demonstrate Professional Identity Through Provider, Patient-Focused Roles

Drug Topics

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The July Spike in Ordering Errors: A Call for Proactive Pharmacy Involvement

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacists play a critical role in preventing medication ordering errors during residency onboarding through proactive training, system safeguards, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

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FDA Appoints New CDER Director, George Tidmarsh

PharmTech

George Francis Tidmarsh, MD, PhD, founding co-director of Stanford’s Master of Translational Research and Applied Medicine program, has been appointed as the new director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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MHRA approves needle-free allergy drug alternative

European Pharmaceutical Review

The UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has approved the first needle-free adrenaline nasal spray for emergency use during allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) in the UK. EURneffy (adrenaline nasal spray ) ® is a ready-to-use treatment indicated for adults and children weighing greater than 30kg. This news follows launch of the medicine in Germany last month.

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IAS 2025: Patients With HIV Grapple With Healthy Aging, Reducing CVD Risk

Pharmacy Times

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Balancing Awareness and Assurance

Pharmaceutical Commerce

In the final part of his Pharma Commerce video interview, Sean O’Hearen, founder and principal consultant at 1st Line Partners, offers communication strategies for staying confident in genuine pharmaceuticals while also remaining vigilant against counterfeit threats.

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Why More Pharmacists Are Exploring Nontraditional Roles

Drug Topics

More pharmacists are moving into nontraditional roles within health care, driven by limited advancement opportunities, stagnant wages, and a growing desire for flexibility

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Development of flexible assembly and packaging line to support clinical volumes of pens, autoinjectors and safety devices used for drug delivery

PharmaVoice

West’s new flexible line for pens and autoinjectors, launching Q1 2026, will streamline assembly, labeling, packaging and testing for clinical volumes and drive cost efficiency.

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The Patient Journey: Navigating TD From Young Adults to Elderly

Pharmacy Times

Panelists discuss how the patient journey with tardive dyskinesia involves evolving awareness and management of symptoms alongside underlying psychiatric conditions, highlighting the distinct needs of younger vs older patients and the essential role of pharmacists in supporting individualized, function-focused care throughout the lifespan.

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Preview the New Medications of 2025

OctariusRx

Preview the new medications of 2025, as we reach the halfway point of the year. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is constantly reviewing and approving new medications and the number of medications approved in recent years has drastically increased. Keeping up with all the changes can be a full-time job. In this post, we look at the most recent approvals to keep you informed and ensure patient safety.

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Planning for Market Sustainability Under New Policy Frameworks

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Industry stakeholders suggest how pharmaceutical companies can proactively plan for the potential implementation of a Most Favored Nation (MFN) pricing model.

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Pharmacist’s Firing Raises Ethics, Safety, and Policy Questions

Pharmacy Times

A pharmacist's termination raises critical questions about staffing policies, patient safety, and ethical obligations in healthcare. Explore the ongoing legal battle.

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Knipper Health Purchases eBlu Solutions to Accelerate Therapy Initiation

Pharmaceutical Commerce

The acquisition merges eBlu’s automation platform with Knipper’s nationwide distribution network, streamlining benefit verification, prior authorization, and patient onboarding while reducing administrative burdens for specialty providers.

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Closing the gap: How real-world data and artificial intelligence are reinventing the last mile of clinical research

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Formulation Considerations for Tardive Dyskinesia Therapy

Pharmacy Times

Panelists discuss how extended-release VMAT2 inhibitor formulations improve adherence and tolerability through once-daily dosing and easier administration options, while emphasizing the importance of tailoring treatment to patient needs and the promise of emerging therapies in the pipeline.

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Boehringer Ingelheim and LEO Pharma partner to develop treatment for generalised pustular psoriasis

Pharmafile

Boehringer Ingelheim and LEO Pharma have partnered to commercialise and further develop Spevigo (spesolimab), a treatment for generalised pustular psoriasis (GPP), a rare and potentially life-threatening skin disease. Under the agreement, LEO Pharma will assume global responsibility for commercialising and advancing the development of Spevigo, building on Boehringer’s launch of the drug in over 40 […] The post Boehringer Ingelheim and LEO Pharma partner to develop treatment for generalised

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Fangzhou and Novo Nordisk link on chronic disease management

Pharmaceutical Technology

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FDA names a new CDER director, choosing a biotech vet

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The FDA has rounded out its senior leadership by naming biopharma industry executive George Tidmarsh to the role of CDER director

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GPhC confirms 6% fee increase from September and postpones 2026 decision

Hospital Pharmacy Europe

The General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will push forward with a 6% increase in its annual registration fees this year despite strong opposition from the profession. However, plans for an additional rise in 2026 have been put on hold to allow for further reflection on concerns raised by registrants. The regulator was given the greenlight from its governing council to increase pharmacist renewal fees by £17 to £293 from September 2025.

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Sanofi concludes Blueprint Medicines acquisition

Pharmaceutical Technology

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CDMO sector to remain largely unaffected by US tariffs, finds Morningstar DBRS

Pharma Manufacturing

Magazine ENEWS SUBSCRIBE WEBINARS PODCASTS EBOOKS ABOUT US Edit submissions Media kit Innovation Awards Articles CDMO sector to remain largely unaffected by US tariffs, finds Morningstar DBRS July 21, 2025 While supply chain disruptions may arise, contract development and manufacturing organizations are resilient, contends the credit ratings agency.

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When is the best time to take aripiprazole?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Aripiprazole is an FDA-approved medication used to treat mental health conditions, such as bipolar disorder, irritability associated with autism spectrum disorder, major depressive disorder (MDD), schizophrenia, and Tourette’s Syndrome. Also known by the brand name Abilify , this atypical antipsychotic medication balances dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain to help regulate mood, behavior, and thoughts.