October 2nd 2023
September 20th 2023
Suicides among health care professionals are estimated to occur at a higher rate than in the general public.
August 13th 2023
What can pharmacists do to bring innovative care models into their stores to serve their communities?
August 9th 2023
The NACDS Total Store Expo takes place August 12 through 14, 2023 in San Diego, California.
April 14th 2023
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will release an amendment to the declaration in the coming weeks.
Valsartan and Related Products See Drastic Price Increase
Alembic Pharmaceuticals and MacLeods Pharmaceuticals have drastically increased prices as competition in valsartan and related medications was hindered by 2018 recalls.
Independent Pharmacies, Chains Enter Specialty Pharmacy
What needs to be considered before independent and chain pharmacies branch into the specialty arena.
Walgreens Pays $269 Million To Settle Two Civil Fraud Charges
Whistleblower prompts investigation into inflated prices that began in 2012.
Walmart, CVS to Part Ways Over Fees
The dispute between the two companies highlights ongoing frustrations with the PBM model.
Walgreens, Microsoft Knit Strategic Partnership to Deliver New Care Models
Walgreens locations, Duane Reade stores, and Walgreens Boots Alliance distribution centers will move workflows to Microsoft’s Azure cloud and AI tool.
Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Need Advice On Diet, Drug Buildup
Organ function changes require regular monitoring, counseling
CVS Buys 20-Store Chain in Ohio
Most Ritzman Pharmacy stores will be shuttered.
Kroger Co. Launches New Prescription Savings Club
Pharmacy competition is driving the development of innovative savings and loyalty programs to increase traffic and secure clientele.
Opinion: Only a Healthcare Revolution Can Change Compensation Trends
4 things that need to happen before pharmacists can expect improvements in compensation.
Annual Salary Survey Results: Money Isn't Enough
Results from DrugTopics' annual salary survey suggested that salaries, raises, and bonuses fail to improve pharmacists' professional satisfaction.
Lack of Insurance and Age Restrictions Among Most Common Barriers to Vaccinations
New study reveals that immunization registries, communication, and the completion of immunization series can increase pharmacists' role in the immunization process.
Simple Communication Techniques Can Increase Patient Comprehension
Only 12% of U.S. adults are proficient in health literacy, but you can help increase understanding through your presentation styles.
CVS Defends Actions Following State Opioids Lawsuit
CVS health care defended itself after the drugstore chain and Walgreens were added to a Florida lawsuit alleging that they failed to stop suspicious opioid prescriptions.
Boost Pharmacy Revenue
Drug Topics spoke to several community pharmacists about their diabetes education programs and how they can be a revenue stream. Here’s their advice for other pharmacists.
How Mergers Will Affect Pharmacists
Negotiating Better Hours: A Guide for Pharmacists
What does and doesn’t work for pharmacists trying to improve their working conditions.
How to Create the Job You Want
You probably can’t find your perfect job-you’ll have to make it.
Get Started with Compliance Packaging: Advice for Pharmacists from Pharmacists
Compliance packaging, also called convenience packaging, is a good idea for both patients on many medications and for pharmacies. Here’s how to do it.
The 4 Keys to Medication Adherence
What pharmacists need to do-and what you should avoid.
FDA, Chains Fight for Flu Vaccines
After a bad 2017 season, pharmacies and the FDA are pushing the public to still get flu vaccines.
The 3 Things I Wish I’d Known in Pharmacy School
What one pharmacist says he wishes he’d prioritized sooner.
Why Pharmacists Need to Change Their Attitude
The opioid epidemic requires that all healthcare professionals-pharmacists included-re-examine how they approach pain patients.
Understaffing: The cancer on our profession
Why one pharmacist thinks pharmacy education is being wasted.
How to Prevent the Top 4 Medication Errors
Drug errors generally fall into one of four categories-here's how the experts say those errors can be eliminated.
Rivaroxaban Reduces Blood Clots After Medical Hospitalizations
A study found that treating patients with rivaroxaban for 45 days after hospital discharge reducedthe rate of nonfatal blood clots, but had no effect on fatal blood clots.
Why Drug Labels Are Set Up for Failure
Tall man lettering is supposed to help reduce medication errors-but some say it doesn’t go far enough.
Study: HPV Vaccine Does Not Increase Risk of Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
A retroactive study finds no connection between HPV and other vaccines and primary ovarian insufficiency.
Adult Vaccination Rates Could Improve if Insurance Covered Pharmacy Shots
There could be significant gains in adult vaccination rates if Insurers were required to cover vaccinations in pharmacies
How to Protect Yourself from Red Flags
Why pharmacists need to be paying attention to the Trinity II case and its consequences.
What Pharmacists Need to Know About HIV Treatment and Prevention
1.1 million Americans live with HIV-here’s how you can help.