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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. Health care professionals emphasize patient education and reliable information in the evolving vaccine recommendation landscape.

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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. Of those, 38% had evidence of pneumococcal vaccination prior to January 2022.

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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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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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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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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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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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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? 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. Lucas JW, Sohi I. adults, 2023. NCHS Data Brief.

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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. Cleveland: So I'll start as a provider.

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New Technology Can Help Pharmacies Better Deliver Clinical Services

Drug Topics

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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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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Dapagliflozin Improves Health Outcomes for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Drug Topics

JUNE 19, 2025

READ MORE: Diabetes Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? 4 “This is opening exciting new treatment opportunities for youth with type one diabetes,” Mahmud said. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1.

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Turning Reconciliation into a Revenue Growth Engine

Drug Topics

JUNE 23, 2025

In a Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit featuring Heidi Polek, RPh, EMBA, vice president of product management at Outcomes, she delves into the critical importance of revenue cycle management (RCM) for pharmacies navigating increasingly complex financial landscapes.

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Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

1 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. Persaud N, Workentin A, Rizvi A, et al.

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Iowa Bill Adding Transparency, Accountability to PBM Practices

Drug Topics

JULY 7, 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. Reference Greer C. Federal judge halts Iowa PBM law amid free speech lawsuit. We Are Iowa. July 1, 2025. Accessed July 7, 2025.

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FDA Approves Clesrovimab-cfor for Prevention of RSV in Infants

Drug Topics

JUNE 10, 2025

Patients were included if they were a healthy early or moderate pre-term infant or late pre-term or full-term infant. Exclusion criteria included having a bleeding disorder or having received any vaccine or monoclonal antibody for the prevention of RSV. References 1.

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FDA Approves Lenacapavir for Prevention of HIV

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

Key exclusion criteria included prior receipt of an HIV vaccine, prior use of long-acting systemic PrEP therapy, or prior use of HIV postexposure prophylaxis therapy. Of the patients, 2134 received lenacapavir, 2136 received Descovy, and 1068 received Truvada. READ MORE: HIV Resource Center Pharmacy practice is always changing.

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FDA Approves Sebetralstat for Hereditary Angioedema

Drug Topics

JULY 7, 2025

READ MORE: FDA Updates 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.

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Corticophobia Can Significantly Impact AD Management Strategies

Drug Topics

JULY 8, 2025

However, regarding the strength, quantity, and duration of use recommended for these drugs, opinions vary among HCPs and patients. READ MORE: Dermatology Resource Center Pharmacy practice is always changing. 2 To better understand the prominence of corticophobia, researchers evaluated HCPs’ management strategies for AD. References 1.

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Meeting Preview: NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

Drug Topics

JULY 18, 2025

Saturday, August 2 at 2 PM Raising Your Voice in Support of Global Childhood Immunization Programs Rebecca Maxie, MPS, explores global childhood vaccination challenges and the federal appropriations process. Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips?

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Subcutaneous Injection Shows Prevention of Flu in Phase 2b Trial

Drug Topics

JUNE 26, 2025

1 READ MORE: Influenza Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? Cidara Therapeutics Announces Positive Topline Results from its Phase 2b NAVIGATE Trial Evaluating CD388, a Non-Vaccine Preventative of Seasonal Influenza.

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FDA to Evaluate Merck’s Doravirine, Islatravir Regimen for HIV-1

Drug Topics

JULY 10, 2025

READ MORE: HIV Resource Center Pharmacy practice is always changing. 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. References 1. Subscribe Now!

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FDA Approves Mavyret for Treatment of Acute HCV Infection

Drug Topics

JUNE 12, 2025

Secondary endpoints included the percentage of patients with on-treatment virologic failure and post-treatment relapse. READ MORE: Q&A: Myths, Misinformation Surrounding Hepatitis Vaccines The study cohort included 283 patients 12 years of age or older with an acute HCV Infection who were treatment-naïve. References 1.

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Pharmacists Provide Harm Reduction Services to Patients With Substance Use Disorder

Drug Topics

JUNE 10, 2025

She admitted she was using them for injection drug use, and I gave her 5 syringes we were using for COVID-19 vaccine injections that were provided by the government. Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips?

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Non-PBM Revenue: Top Blogs of 2024

DiversifyRx

JANUARY 16, 2025

Non-PBM revenue has become a cornerstone for independent pharmacies striving to maintain profitability and thrive in an industry dominated by Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Growing and retaining your non-PBM revenue is one of the keys to success in 2024 and beyond.

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CDC Report Finds No Connection Between Thimerosal and Autism

Drug Topics

JUNE 25, 2025

In a new CDC report, investigators found that there was no connection between thimerosal in vaccines and autism or other neurodevelopmental conditions. The properties of thimerosal were documented to contribute to the safe use of multidose vials and packaging of vaccines, such as seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines.

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Pneumococcal Burden Remains Despite Immunization Expansion

Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 2025

Investigators found that incorporating either the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) 20 or PCV 15 and the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) had an incremental budget impact of $6.5 2,3 In June 2024, the ACIP announced updates to the vaccine schedule to prevent invasive pneumococcal disease.

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Wildfires Have Significant Impacts on Respiratory Health

Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 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. Iglesias V, Balch JK, Travis WR.

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FDA Approves Belimumab Autoinjection for Patients 5 and Older With Active Lupus Nephritis

Drug Topics

JUNE 24, 2025

This approval expanded access to the medication and allowed health care providers to determine if at-home administration is appropriate for the patient. 3 READ MORE: Autoimmune Diseases Resource Center Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips?

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Pneumococcal Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Increased Among Children Over Last 15 Years

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

Sweden’s move from the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) to PCV10 in 2019 is most likely responsible for the uptick in pHUS cases because of changes in serotype coverage. In the US, recommendations are slightly different, with PCV13 being the safest and most effective pneumococcal vaccine for both children and adults.

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Measles Outbreak Reaches Over 800 Confirmed Cases in the US

Drug Topics

JUNE 7, 2025

Of these cases, 96% were reported in patients who were unvaccinated or had unknown vaccination status. 1 Building trust with patients through fact-based information could help boost vaccination rates to the desirable coverage. Although the goal was not met, measles cases fell by 80% in 1981 compared with 1980.

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Increased COVID-19 Testing Skewed Understanding of Respiratory Disease Trends

Drug Topics

JULY 7, 2025

Even more important for pediatric patients, major pandemic-level events have been found to significantly impact epidemiology patterns of respiratory diseases. 1 “The rising number of tests among healthy children contributes to ongoing discussions regarding overdiagnosis and the implications for health care policy.” References 1.

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RFK Jr's Decision to Replace Entire ACIP Panel "Completely Unexpected," Former Member Says

Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

announced that all current members of the CDC's Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) will be retired and replaced in order to “reestablish public confidence in vaccine science.” 1 “A clean sweep is necessary to reestablish public confidence in vaccine science,” Kennedy said in the release. Kennedy Jr.

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Medicinal Plant Extracts Could Combat UV Skin Damage

Drug Topics

JULY 10, 2025

READ MORE: Dermatology Resource Center Pharmacy practice is always changing. 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. References 1. Zhao C, Wu S, Wang H. Subscribe Now!

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Allergic-Related Skin Diseases Significantly Increased Since 1990

Drug Topics

JULY 11, 2025

READ MORE: Dermatology Resource Center Pharmacy practice is always changing. 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. 2025;18(7):101072. [link] Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing.

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Dupilumab Shows Superiority Over Omalizumab for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Drug Topics

JUNE 16, 2025

For discontinuation, 3% and 1% of patients discontinued the story, respectively. 1 READ MORE: Respiratory 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.

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Underserved Patients Less Resilient During Pandemic Than Affluent Communities

Drug Topics

JULY 16, 2025

1 READ MORE: COVID-19 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. 2025.20360 2. [link] Newsletter Pharmacy practice is always changing. References 1. JAMA Netw Open.

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COVID-19 Hospitalizations Disproportionately Impacted Black, Hispanic Children

Drug Topics

JULY 16, 2025

Hispanic and Black children were disproportionately hospitalized and more likely to experience severe symptoms from COVID-19 when compared with White and Asian or Pacific Islander patients, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. 4 It wasn’t until late in 2021 when younger children began receiving approval for COVID-19 vaccines.

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10 Social Media Tips for Independent Pharmacies

DiversifyRx

AUGUST 8, 2024

Follow these 10 social media tips and watch your independent pharmacy grow! However, social media can be somewhat frightening for many pharmacy owners. We are lucky in independent pharmacy that we can use free social media to attract tons of new patients. I love marketing. It shouldn’t be.

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The Evolution of Patient Needs: How Independent Pharmacies Can Grow & Adapt

Digital Pharmacist

APRIL 13, 2023

In the past decade, there has been a significant evolution of patient needs. In this changing environment, independent pharmacies face increasing competition from retail, online, regional, and mail-order pharmacies.

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Ambulatory Care Pharmacists Help Decrease A1c Levels in Primary Care Program | ADA 2025

Drug Topics

JUNE 25, 2025

Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? " Read more from our coverage of the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Top Clinical Services for Boosting Your Pharmacy’s Revenue

Digital Pharmacist

JULY 11, 2023

With reimbursements dwindling and the so-called “ DIR Apocalypse ” or “DIR Armageddon” on the horizon, no explanation is needed as to why independent pharmacies are seeking innovative ways to expand their revenue streams beyond traditional prescription dispensing.

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5 Things to Consider Before You Open a Pharmacy

DiversifyRx

MARCH 3, 2023

Are you set on starting a new pharmacy, or are you taking over the reins to an established pillar in your community? If you’re starting from scratch, you have the opportunity to run a pharmacy tailored to your unique wants, needs, and goals. Stock up on that Shingrix vaccine for the same demographic.

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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

Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development

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

FDA Approves GSK’s Shingles Vaccine in Prefilled Syringe

Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Chronic Pain

Q&A: How ACIP Changes Could Reshape Patient Care

New Technology Can Help Pharmacies Better Deliver Clinical Services

Pharmacist-Led Interventions Show Promise in Improving COPD Outcomes

Dapagliflozin Improves Health Outcomes for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes

Turning Reconciliation into a Revenue Growth Engine

Deprescribing Interventions Could Safely Reduce Number of Potentially Inappropriate Prescriptions

Iowa Bill Adding Transparency, Accountability to PBM Practices

FDA Approves Clesrovimab-cfor for Prevention of RSV in Infants

FDA Approves Lenacapavir for Prevention of HIV

FDA Approves Sebetralstat for Hereditary Angioedema

Corticophobia Can Significantly Impact AD Management Strategies

Meeting Preview: NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

Subcutaneous Injection Shows Prevention of Flu in Phase 2b Trial

FDA to Evaluate Merck’s Doravirine, Islatravir Regimen for HIV-1

FDA Approves Mavyret for Treatment of Acute HCV Infection

Pharmacists Provide Harm Reduction Services to Patients With Substance Use Disorder

Non-PBM Revenue: Top Blogs of 2024

CDC Report Finds No Connection Between Thimerosal and Autism

Pneumococcal Burden Remains Despite Immunization Expansion

Wildfires Have Significant Impacts on Respiratory Health

FDA Approves Belimumab Autoinjection for Patients 5 and Older With Active Lupus Nephritis

Pneumococcal Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Increased Among Children Over Last 15 Years

Measles Outbreak Reaches Over 800 Confirmed Cases in the US

Increased COVID-19 Testing Skewed Understanding of Respiratory Disease Trends

RFK Jr's Decision to Replace Entire ACIP Panel "Completely Unexpected," Former Member Says

Medicinal Plant Extracts Could Combat UV Skin Damage

Allergic-Related Skin Diseases Significantly Increased Since 1990

Dupilumab Shows Superiority Over Omalizumab for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

Underserved Patients Less Resilient During Pandemic Than Affluent Communities

COVID-19 Hospitalizations Disproportionately Impacted Black, Hispanic Children

10 Social Media Tips for Independent Pharmacies

The Evolution of Patient Needs: How Independent Pharmacies Can Grow & Adapt

Ambulatory Care Pharmacists Help Decrease A1c Levels in Primary Care Program | ADA 2025

Top Clinical Services for Boosting Your Pharmacy’s Revenue

5 Things to Consider Before You Open a Pharmacy

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