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Independent Pharmacy Wants to Be a “One-Stop Shop for Our Patients”

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Kimberly Jones, RPh, is the pharmacy manager of Austin Pharmacy & Medical Supplies, located in Cockeysville, Maryland, about 25 minutes north of Baltimore. During pharmacy school, my internship was at an independent pharmacy in my hometown, and I realized I preferred that atmosphere,” Jones said. “I

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

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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

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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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TikTok Videos on IBD Provide Low Quality Information

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However, a new study published in Gastroenterology Nursing shows that although videos on IBD have millions of views, the videos score low for quality of medical information. 5 The study authors stated, “TikTok offers a space for individuals with IBD to share information and experiences. 1 REFERENCES 1.

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

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August 6, 2025 By Brian Nowosielski Ginny Langbehn Commentary Video Sponsored Content From Scripts to Screens: AAP’s Ginny Langbehn Shares Winning Digital Strategies for Independent Pharmacies In today’s digital-first world, being visible online is no longer optional for independent pharmacies—it’s essential.

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Collaborative, Pharmacist-Led Approach Crucial in Polypharmacy

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READ MORE: Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions 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. BMC Geriatr.

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How the Rise in US Pharmacy Deserts Impacts Patients’ Health

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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. More US pharmacies closed than opened in 2018–21; independent pharmacies, those in Black, Latinx communities most at risk. References 1. Health Affairs.