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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. In an interview on vaccine recommendations, health care professionals expressed growing concerns about the changing landscape of medical information dissemination.

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A Team Effort Is Needed for Inventory Management | McKesson ideaShare

Drug Topics

JULY 11, 2025

By getting team members to understand the broader goals and objectives, pharmacies can create a sense of shared ownership not just of inventory, but of patient care and satisfaction. 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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Collaborative, Pharmacist-Led Approach Crucial in Polypharmacy

Drug Topics

JULY 18, 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. Optimizing patient care: an inclusive review of polypharmacy and the vital role of pharmacists in mitigation. References 1. Intelligent Hospital. BMC Geriatr.

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Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

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. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. References 1.

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Five Key Skills for Pharmacy Residents

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JANUARY 8, 2025

Pharmacy residents have the chanceto practice at the top of their license and deliver outstanding patient care. Keeping the patient at the center of our mission allows us to devote our time and energy towards developing patient care skills. Learning takes practice and repetition. References 1. Mcelhaney A, Weber R.

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

Drug Topics

JULY 15, 2025

Jennifer Clements, PharmD, FCCP, FADCES, BCPS, CDCES, BCACP, BC-ADM : Pharmacists play a pivotal role in helping patients understand the differences between various types of insulin and their roles in glucose control by simplifying complex information and tailoring education to individual needs. Subscribe Now!

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

Drug Topics

JULY 1, 2025

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. Occupational fatigue among pharmacy technicians harms their health, increases safety risks, and contributes to burnout.

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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. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. Subscribe Now!

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

Drug Topics

JULY 10, 2025

This can include monthly subscriptions that offer some sort of discount for patients, such as a point system for every dollar spent, a “buy x, get 1” model, punch cards, or even a referral program. 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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Pharmacy Leaders Enhance Culture with Continuous Learning | McKesson ideaShare

Drug Topics

JULY 26, 2025

The stakes are high in pharmacy settings, where miscommunication can directly impact patient care. Jones advocates for continuous education, suggesting that even brief, informal learning moments can significantly enhance team knowledge and operational safety. Subscribe Now!

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FDA Approves Insulin Aspart-Xjhz as First Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog

Drug Topics

JULY 21, 2025

Therefore, by working with available PCPs, pharmacists can act as extenders to provide high-quality care for at risk individuals between their other clinician appointments." 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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Pharmacists Can Improve Insulin Management Through Counseling

Drug Topics

JULY 18, 2025

While in-person counseling is important, patients often forget much of what’s discussed by the time they get home. Providing printed educational materials from insulin manufacturers can help reinforce key information and improve recall. Timing is a common source of confusion. Asking questions like “What was your blood sugar today?”

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

Drug Topics

JULY 17, 2025

So knowing those things will really go a long way in treating your patient and taking care of them. Drug Topics: What strategies can pharmacies employ to navigate drug shortages or backorders and ensure continuity of patient care despite supply chain disruptions? Drug Topics: Is there anything else you would like to add?

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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.

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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? Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Pharmacy Law Lowdown: Getting to Know the Hosts, Mid-Year Updates

Drug Topics

JULY 23, 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. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. Subscribe Now!

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Pharmacy Schools Should Prepare Students for Workforce Challenges

Drug Topics

JULY 9, 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. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. 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? 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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Pharmacists Demonstrate Professional Identity Through Provider, Patient-Focused Roles

Drug Topics

JULY 21, 2025

Those 3 viewpoints were pharmacists as: autonomous health care providers and clinical team members simultaneously; health care providers for individual patients; and managers first, then health care providers. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. References 1. Watson KE, Schindel TJ, Meilianti S, et al.

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

Drug Topics

JULY 12, 2025

Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. "I think it's really important, as we move to 2026 and beyond, we figure out ways to help pharmacies ease that burden and diversify their business." 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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Expert: Leaders Build Comprehensive Pharmacy Strategies | McKesson ideaShare

Drug Topics

JULY 25, 2025

In the rapidly evolving landscape of health care, pharmacists are increasingly called upon to do more than simply dispense medications. They must now navigate complex workplace dynamics, manage teams, and create environments that prioritize patient care while supporting their staff. Subscribe Now!

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Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI

Drug Topics

JUNE 10, 2025

Clinically-Driven Generative AI Tools Generative AI capabilities within CKAI surface trusted primary literature, medication content, and clinical guidelines, synthesizing complex information into accessible, actionable formats.

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

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JULY 2, 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. Read more from our coverage of the ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions. Pharmacy practice is always changing. References 1. Purcell AR, Zhen XM, Glastras S.

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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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Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

Drug Topics

JUNE 11, 2025

From 1980 to 2024, the National Centers for Environmental Information reported 403 confirmed natural disaster events impacting weather or climate, totaling economic losses over $1 billion. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information. Wildfire evacuation requires patient preparedness. References 1. April 8, 2025.

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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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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? Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips. Subscribe Now!

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Q&A: Pharmacist's Voices Help Propel Industry Changes | McKesson ideaShare

Drug Topics

JULY 18, 2025

So this movement towards the standard of care model really allows pharmacists to practice at the top of their education and training and provide the highest quality of patient care. Drug Topics: In what ways do you believe pharmacists can effectively advocate for policy changes that enhance patient access and outcomes?

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Eli Lilly Adds Highest Doses of Zepbound to Online Pharmacy Platform

Drug Topics

JUNE 16, 2025

5 “We are reimagining pharmacy benefits to reduce costs and better serve patients,” Adam Kautzner, PharmD, president of Evernorth Care Management and Express Scripts, said in a news release. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1.

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

Drug Topics

JUNE 6, 2025

Information is provided on ways to avoid nonvaccine-preventable diseases, and other safety measures, including a “healthy travel packing list,” are also provided. Ready to impress your pharmacy colleagues with the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips? REFERENCES 1. Yellow Book. 2026 Edition.

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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. Reference Understanding the use of medicines in the U.S.

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Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

Iowa Governor Signs Bill Limiting PBM Practices Brian Nowosielski June 12th 2025 Article SF 383 prohibits PBMs from limiting patient choice of pharmacy, unfairly excluding pharmacies from networks, and forces them to reimburse pharmacies no less than what they pay affiliated pharmacies for the same drug.

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FDA Approves Nitisinone for Treatment of Alkaptonuria

Drug Topics

JUNE 19, 2025

Both 10 patients in each group experienced other AEs, which included sensorineural hearing loss, elevated liver enzymes, and upper respiratory infection for the treatment group, and elevated liver enzymes, upper respiratory infection, depression, and skin rash for the nontreatment group. Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Q&A: Factors Influencing Perception of Pharmacy as a Career

Drug Topics

JULY 25, 2025

If you think about a new graduate coming out of pharmacy school since 2000, they have this idea in their mind that they're going to come out and provide direct patient care, clinical services, and all these really great things they learned in pharmacy school. It's shifted how we're thinking about pharmacy as a career.

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FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

Drug Topics

JUNE 9, 2025

READ MORE: Cardiology 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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Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

Drug Topics

JUNE 5, 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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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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FDA issues first recommendations on AI for drug development

European Pharmaceutical Review

JANUARY 7, 2025

FDA has previously published a discussion paper that was produced to inform its guidance on AI in pharmaceutical drug development. With the appropriate safeguards in place, artificial intelligence has transformative potential to advance clinical research and accelerate medical product development to improve patient care.

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

Drug Topics

JUNE 18, 2025

1 "We're not only lowering the cost of medications, we're also connecting members to real, human care: specialists in obesity and diabetes, clinical pharmacists, and ongoing nutritional support with registered dietitians—all from the comfort of home." Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter. REFERENCES 1.

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Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment

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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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Scripted for Her: Addressing Preconception Health Through MTM

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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: 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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A Team Effort Is Needed for Inventory Management | McKesson ideaShare

Collaborative, Pharmacist-Led Approach Crucial in Polypharmacy

Pneumococcal Vaccine Rates Low Despite Updated Recommendations

Five Key Skills for Pharmacy Residents

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

Gaps Remain in MOUD Access Across Opioid Treatment Programs

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

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

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

Pharmacy Leaders Enhance Culture with Continuous Learning | McKesson ideaShare

FDA Approves Insulin Aspart-Xjhz as First Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog

Pharmacists Can Improve Insulin Management Through Counseling

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

Once Monthly Oral PrEP Medication Will Advance to Phase 3 Study

Pharmacists Advance Health Equity at NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

Pharmacy Law Lowdown: Getting to Know the Hosts, Mid-Year Updates

Pharmacy Schools Should Prepare Students for Workforce Challenges

Pharmacists Can Enhance Patient Confidence During Insulin Initiation

Pharmacists Demonstrate Professional Identity Through Provider, Patient-Focused Roles

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

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

Expert: Leaders Build Comprehensive Pharmacy Strategies | McKesson ideaShare

Empowering Pharmacists with Responsible AI

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

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

Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts

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

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

Q&A: Pharmacist's Voices Help Propel Industry Changes | McKesson ideaShare

Eli Lilly Adds Highest Doses of Zepbound to Online Pharmacy Platform

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

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

Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice

FDA Approves Nitisinone for Treatment of Alkaptonuria

Q&A: Factors Influencing Perception of Pharmacy as a Career

FDA Approves Widaplik for Treatment of Hypertension

Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

Pharmacist Involvement Helps Reduce Time to A1c Target

FDA issues first recommendations on AI for drug development

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

Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment

Scripted for Her: Addressing Preconception Health Through MTM

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