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FDA Approves Nitisinone for Treatment of Alkaptonuria

Drug Topics

JUNE 19, 2025

The FDA approved nitisinone (Harliku) for the reduction of urine homogentisic acid (HGA) in patients with alkaptonuria (AKU). The FDA approved nitisinone (Harliku) for the reduction of urine homogentisic acid (HGA) in patients with alkaptonuria (AKU). The medication is expected to launch in July 2025. REFERENCES 1.

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A Team Effort Is Needed for Inventory Management | McKesson ideaShare

Drug Topics

JULY 11, 2025

In an interview at McKesson ideaShare 2025, Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, co-owner of Poole's Pharmacy, highlighted that managing inventory is fundamentally a "team sport" that requires comprehensive involvement from all pharmacy staff. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. "It's a team sport.

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

Drug Topics

JULY 17, 2025

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FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

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JUNE 9, 2025

The FDA approved telmisartan, amlodipine and indapamide (Widaplik) for the treatment of hypertension in adult patients, George Medicines said in a release. The FDA approved telmisartan, amlodipine and indapamide (Widaplik) for the treatment of hypertension in adult patients, George Medicines said in a release.

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Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

The Potential Impact Pharmaceutical Tariffs May Have on Pharmacies Brian Nowosielski ; Marta Wosinska, PhD ; Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD June 12th 2025 Podcast Marta Wosinska, PhD, and Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Drug Topics to help us understand how pharmaceutical tariffs could potentially impact the pharmacy industry.

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

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

READ MORE: Q&A: Retail, Independent Pharmacies Continue to Call for Improved Reimbursement Practices Don’t get left behind: Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips delivered straight to your inbox.

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Q&A: How Technician Fatigue Threatens Patient Safety, Care

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

Occupational fatigue among pharmacy technicians harms their health, increases safety risks, and contributes to burnout. It can lead to errors and impaired patient care, especially during long shifts. Addressing this issue is crucial to protect technicians, enhance patient safety, and improve overall care quality.

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Once Monthly Oral PrEP Medication Will Advance to Phase 3 Study

Drug Topics

JULY 16, 2025

1 READ MORE: HIV Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. REFERENCES 1. News release.

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Pharmacy Schools Should Prepare Students for Workforce Challenges

Drug Topics

JULY 9, 2025

READ MORE: Hands-On CGM Training Helps Student Pharmacists Prepare for Career 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. Ayad G, Zupec J, Hamper J, et al.

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Digital Connections Help Attract, Retain Patients in Competitive Pharmacy Landscape | McKesson ideaShare

Drug Topics

JULY 10, 2025

Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. Recent Videos Related Content Healthy Margins: How Independent Pharmacies Can Strengthen Their Bottom Line Chris Cella, R.Ph., Subscribe Now!

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Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI

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JUNE 10, 2025

Q&A: Workflow Changes Needed as Pharmacies Take on Clinical Roles | PQA 2025 Killian Meara ; Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP May 27th 2025 Article Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP, discusses what workflow changes are essential to support the expansion of patient care services in community pharmacies.

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Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

Drug Topics

JUNE 30, 2025

They found that community pharmacists are key members of collaborative care models and can effectively lead buprenorphine initiation and ongoing patient care, expand access to treatment, and provide additional counseling for nonpharmacological treatment. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1.

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

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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

Not only is it important for pharmacies and their employees to have protocols for natural disasters, but pharmacies should also educate their patients on properly storing and managing their medications during a state of emergency. Taking precautions for storing medications and supplies is key to being prepared,” the FDA wrote.

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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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Eli Lilly Adds Highest Doses of Zepbound to Online Pharmacy Platform

Drug Topics

JUNE 16, 2025

1 "Lilly was the first company to offer a self-pay solution for an FDA-approved obesity medication, and we continue to work to expand coverage for Zepbound. In the meantime, the availability of the 2 highest-dose Zepbound vials gives providers and patients another important treatment option. REFERENCES 1.

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GLP-1s Effective as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients with T1D, Obesity | ADA 2025

Drug Topics

JULY 2, 2025

image credit: photoopus / stock.adobe.com The first GLP-1RA approved for use in the US was exenatide (Byetta) in 2005 for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). 3,4 Since then, several other formulations have received FDA approval, leading to research developments of multiple GLP-1s for treating people with overweight or obesity.

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Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

Drug Topics

JUNE 5, 2025

Recent Videos Related Content Register Today: June 2025 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Brian Nowosielski June 2nd 2025 Article The event will focus on revenue stream diversification, providing independent pharmacies with seeds of innovation and practical tools to cultivate new avenues for growth in pharmacy.

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

Drug Topics

JULY 6, 2025

Knockel: I'm encouraging patients to talk to trusted health care professionals and to not get their advice from social media or the internet or other strangers, focusing on the fact that vaccines have been studied before, during, and after FDA approval. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Q&A: Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Insulin Therapy Success

Drug Topics

JULY 15, 2025

READ MORE: Insulin Management Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. Subscribe Now!

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

Drug Topics

JULY 2, 2025

READ MORE: Immunization 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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Pharmacists Advance Health Equity at NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

Drug Topics

JULY 17, 2025

Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? 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.

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

Drug Topics

JULY 10, 2025

The trusted relationships you’ve built allow you to deliver personalized care and serve as a powerful engine for long-term business success. 2 This potential to boost profitability is critical for independent pharmacies navigating tight operating budgets. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Subscribe Now!

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Q&A: Current Advancements in Insulin Delivery for Patients with Diabetes

Drug Topics

JULY 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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Smart Insulin Pen Cap System Shows Sustained Glycemic Improvement Over 12 Months | ADA 2025

Drug Topics

JULY 2, 2025

Don’t get left behind: Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips delivered straight to your inbox. Read more from our coverage of the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions. References 1. Tillman J, Beck RW, Polonsky WH, et al.

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Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, 9amHealth Collaborate to Make Obesity Medications Affordable

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

According to the news release, employers and pharmacy benefit managers can now address obesity as part of a cardiometabolic strategy, especially at a time when obesity coverage is becoming more prominent and a key priority for employers. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1.

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Pharmacists Can Enhance Patient Confidence During Insulin Initiation

Drug Topics

JULY 16, 2025

READ MORE: Insulin Management Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. Subscribe Now!

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

Drug Topics

JULY 11, 2025

READ MORE: Pneumococcal 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. Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. References 1. Subscribe Now!

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Pharmacist Involvement Helps Reduce Time to A1c Target

Drug Topics

JUNE 13, 2025

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. References 1. Osunsanmi O, Schmitz N, Darkwah B, et al.

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Q&A: How Advancements in GLP-1s, CGM Impact Insulin Management

Drug Topics

JULY 15, 2025

READ MORE: Insulin Management Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. Subscribe Now!

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CGM Usage Improves Glycemic, Psychosocial Outcomes for Type 1 Diabetes | ADA 2025

Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? However, they stated that further analyses are needed to determine the impact of the ONBOARD interventions beyond just CGM usage alone to treat T1D. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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

Drug Topics

JUNE 6, 2025

Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? To read these stories and more, download the PDF of the Drug Topics May/June issue here. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1. Yellow Book. 2026 Edition. Updated April 23, 2025.

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Q&A: How IQVIA Keeps Pharmacists Engaged with US Prescription Drug Use

Drug Topics

JULY 14, 2025

READ MORE: How Drug Benefit Design Trends Are Expected to Impact Pharmacists Don’t get left behind: Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips delivered straight to your inbox. link] Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing.

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Deucravacitinib Shows Joint, Skin Symptom Improvements in Psoriatic Arthritis

Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

READ MORE: Dermatology Resource Center Don’t get left behind: Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips delivered straight to your inbox. References 1.

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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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Scripted for Her: Addressing Preconception Health Through MTM

Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 2025

READ MORE: Women's Health Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? All episodes of Scripted for Her will be available in video format via DrugTopics.com , with an audio version available through Spotify.

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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.

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Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

As for the second clique, both groups had a significant association, but it was slightly stronger for patients who were food secure. READ MORE: Digestive Health Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? REFERENCES 1.

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

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

Rite Aid, which was once the third largest pharmacy chain in the United States, announced in May that it filed its second chapter 11 bankruptcy in under 2 years. Although CVS and other chains have purchased patient files from some Rite Aid stores, many patients have been left scrambling for somewhere to get their prescriptions filled.

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GLP-1s Associated With Increased Risk of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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JUNE 6, 2025

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. References 1. Shor R, Mihalache A, Noori A, et al.

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Sleep Habits Could Influence Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Drug Topics

JUNE 17, 2025

READ MORE: Diabetes Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? The data showed excessive sleeping, daytime napping, daytime dozing, and insomnia also are associated with an increased risk of T2D. REFERENCES 1.

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Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

Drug Topics

JUNE 20, 2025

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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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

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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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FDA Approves Nitisinone for Treatment of Alkaptonuria

A Team Effort Is Needed for Inventory Management | McKesson ideaShare

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

FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice

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

Q&A: How Technician Fatigue Threatens Patient Safety, Care

Once Monthly Oral PrEP Medication Will Advance to Phase 3 Study

Pharmacy Schools Should Prepare Students for Workforce Challenges

Digital Connections Help Attract, Retain Patients in Competitive Pharmacy Landscape | McKesson ideaShare

Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI

Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

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

Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

Pharmacist-Led Interventions Show Promise in Improving COPD Outcomes

Eli Lilly Adds Highest Doses of Zepbound to Online Pharmacy Platform

GLP-1s Effective as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients with T1D, Obesity | ADA 2025

Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

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

Q&A: Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Insulin Therapy Success

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

Pharmacists Advance Health Equity at NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

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

Q&A: Current Advancements in Insulin Delivery for Patients with Diabetes

Smart Insulin Pen Cap System Shows Sustained Glycemic Improvement Over 12 Months | ADA 2025

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, 9amHealth Collaborate to Make Obesity Medications Affordable

Pharmacists Can Enhance Patient Confidence During Insulin Initiation

Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

Pharmacist Involvement Helps Reduce Time to A1c Target

Q&A: How Advancements in GLP-1s, CGM Impact Insulin Management

CGM Usage Improves Glycemic, Psychosocial Outcomes for Type 1 Diabetes | ADA 2025

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

Q&A: How IQVIA Keeps Pharmacists Engaged with US Prescription Drug Use

Deucravacitinib Shows Joint, Skin Symptom Improvements in Psoriatic Arthritis

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

Scripted for Her: Addressing Preconception Health Through MTM

Q&A: Prioritizing Pharmacy Technician Well-Being

Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment

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

GLP-1s Associated With Increased Risk of Neovascular Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Sleep Habits Could Influence Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

New Technology Can Help Pharmacies Better Deliver Clinical Services

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