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

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She highlighted the challenges of maintaining accurate, transparent vaccine guidance, focusing on the importance of trusted health care providers helping patients understand immunization strategies. This schedule also helped dictate insurance coverage of those recommended vaccines.

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

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Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP, clinical associate professor at Iowa College of Pharmacy, emphasized the critical importance of relying on professional organizations and trusted health care providers for accurate vaccine information, stressing the rigorous safety testing of vaccines and the potential risks of misinformation.

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

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They will have insurance coverage, and that has helped tremendously to be able to adjust insulin doses. READ MORE: Insulin Management 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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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacy Times

Pharmacy deserts, with limited pharmacy access, negatively impact patient care, especially for chronic conditions, and community health. Compounding this issue, many pharmacies face ongoing staffing shortages, which hinder efficient operations and compromise the ability to deliver quality patient care.

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How AI Brings Pharmacogenetics to the Frontline of Precision Medicine

Pharmacy Times

This change mirrored a January 2025 FDA safety alert and label update that urged providers to consider genetic testing, inform patients of the risks, and discuss available options. Real-World Evidence, Emerging Therapies, and Demonstrating Value Technological advances are accelerating this progress.

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Glucagon Prescribing Not in Full Alignment With ADA Guidelines | ADA 2025

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Investigators find that current practices among pharmacists are not fully in alignment with American Diabetes Association (ADA) guideline recommendations for glucagon use, with frequently identified barriers including cost, patient health literacy, and insurance coverage. of patients on a short-acting insulin and 2.3%

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Obesity Medication Use Remains Low Among Children | ADA 2025

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Read more from our coverage of the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions. 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. Pharmacy practice is always changing. References 1. Xue J, Higgins C, Huang A, et al.