
As over-the-counter birth control becomes increasingly available, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to bridge critical gaps in reproductive health care.
Ashley Gallagher is an assistant managing editor at Drug Topics®. She graduated in 2020 in journalism and mass communications and received her master’s degree in 2025 in digital journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Previously, she worked as a pharmacy technician for a retail chain.

As over-the-counter birth control becomes increasingly available, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to bridge critical gaps in reproductive health care.

As of April 2, 2025, liraglutide remained in shortage, with the drug first entering the FDA database on July 18, 2023.

Traditional approaches have typically relied on oral medications, which can expose the entire body to potentially harmful adverse effects.

All 3 types of virtual diabetes self-management interventions lead to better results in hemoglobin A1c over a 6-month period.

Glucocorticoid use for severe community-acquired pneumonia has been controversial due to the safety profile of these drugs.

Pharmacists can help manage complications from long COVID-19, as no medications can treat it.

Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) received the maximum tolerated dose of background therapy with sotatercept or the placebo to the therapy.

The integration of CGM into pharmacy practice represents a significant opportunity for pharmacists to provide enhanced patient care.

The outpatient endoscopic procedure modifies duodenal dysfunction and restores metabolic health.

The approval expands the flexibility of storing the vaccine to protect against smallpox events or mpox outbreaks.

In an era of persistent medical misinformation, addressing vaccine hesitancy has become a critical challenge for health care professionals.

As information changed rapidly, pharmacists quickly adapted their strategies by leveraging social media for updates to patients.

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro's Pharmacy, highlights the deep community connections that enabled the pharmacy to respond effectively to the pandemic.

Kari Franson, PharmD, PhD, BCPP, senior associate dean for academic and student affairs and professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of Southern California, discusses the risk factors and considerations for cannabis use disorder.

Fitusiran (Qfitlia) is approved for patients 12 years and older with or without factor VIII or IX inhibitors.

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro's Pharmacy, highlights how their pharmacy leveraged social media, providing daily updates that were both educational and engaging.

Lauren Angelo, PharmD, associate dean for academic affairs at Rosalind Franklin University, explains common misconceptions and myths about vaccines.

Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent chlamydia, but treatment includes regimens of antibiotics, including doxycycline, azithromycin, and levofloxacin.

Kari Franson, PharmD, PhD, BCPP, senior associate dean for academic and student affairs and professor of clinical pharmacy at the University of Southern California, discusses the risks associated with cannabis use.

Lindsey Miller, PharmD, clinical assistant professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Mississippi, discusses how pharmacists can help patients understand and effectively use continuous glucose monitoring.

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro's Pharmacy, discusses how his pharmacy served their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Denosumab-bnht (Conexxence, Bomyntra) became the third biosimilar in 2025 to be approved for denosumab (Prolia, Xgeva).

Kelly Goode, PharmD, BCPS, FAPhA, FCCP, professor in the department of pharmacotherapy and outcomes science at Virginia Commonwealth University, discusses the current landscape of immunization recommendations.

Experts discuss what they learned at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition 2025.

Jasmine Cutler, PharmD, CPh, assistant professor in the department of pharmacy practice at the Taneja College of Pharmacy, discusses role of education and accessibility in reproductive health.

Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES, associate director of experiential education at the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University, also addresses personalized care and the expanding responsibilities of pharmacists.

Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES, associate director of experiential education at the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University, discusses recent advancements in diabetes care.

In the evolving landscape of community pharmacy, the Prescription Shoppe emerged as a beacon of resilience and patient-centered care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jade Ranger, co-owner and pharmacist of the Prescription Shoppe, discusses how her pharmacy put patients first during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alisha Reed, PharmD, founder of Your Self Care Prescription, LLC, discussed how pharmacists can implement wellness programs to reduce burnout.