Ashley Gallagher, MA

A head-to-head trial shows a protein-based COVID-19 booster causes fewer adverse effects, boosting patient preference and aiding pharmacists.

Under a 12-month agreement, the Utah authorities granted companies permission to use generative AI to authorize medication refills for state residents.

FDA expands Tzield use to age 1 year to delay stage 3 type 1 diabetes, enabling earlier immune intervention.

Community pharmacists can spot chronic wound red flags, boost diabetes control, and guide prevention for faster healing and safer care.

Cloned pharmacy sites and fake GLP-1 weight-loss pens surge online, prompting federal crackdowns and urgent safety warnings for patients.

FDA approves Idvynso, a 2-drug HIV switch option for suppressed adults, supporting simpler care as people age with HIV and manage multiple conditions.

Pharmacists cut through wound-care aisle confusion, explaining simple steps, moist healing, and when basic dressings beat pricey ointments.

The executive order mandates national priority vouchers for psychedelic drugs that have received breakthrough therapy designations.

New IL‑33 antibody cuts chronic obstructive pulmonary disease flare-ups in phase 3 trials, showing benefit and safety.

A long-term trial shows oral orforglipron boosts A1C and weight loss with reassuring cardiovascular safety and simpler dosing for type 2 diabetes.

Pharmacists optimize insulin therapy, including basal and bolus dosing, missed-dose tips, continuous glucose monitoring insights, and affordability.

New research shows older adults vaccinate more when confident navigating their health care.

New 2026 guidance backs long-term obesity drugs, spotlighting GLP-1 benefits, side effects, and off-label risks pharmacists must navigate.

The most common mistake pharmacists can make when promoting their new clinical service is not marketing it.

The drug could be an effective analgesia with a safety profile that could fundamentally alter the landscape of pain management and addiction treatment.

Community pharmacists deliver fast wound assessment, OTC guidance, and prevention tips, supporting safe healing when clinics are closed and care feels urgent.

Community pharmacy workflows can support medical billing and new clinical services, empowering technicians and freeing pharmacists for patient care.

Non-high-density lipoprotein cholesterol matters in type 2 diabetes care and can be managed with statins, combination therapy, and omega‑3s.

Meta-analysis shows PCV13 followed by PPSV23 boosts pneumococcal immunity in seniors without added adverse effects.

This decision marks a historic milestone as sparsentan becomes the first and only medication specifically approved for this rare and devastating condition.

Community pharmacists guide minor wound care—clean, protect, and monitor—spot infection risks, and refer serious injuries quickly to prevent complications.

Pharmacists can help to choose the right ingredient and avoid drug interactions for OTC relief for gas, motion sickness, nausea, and heartburn.

Tentative FDA nod for generic semaglutide signals more glucagon-like peptide-1 access, easing pharmacy hurdles and curbing risky compounded alternatives.

Meta-analysis shows CGM lowers HbA1c and hypoglycemia in insulin-treated type 2 diabetes, while pharmacists tackle training, costs, and skin issues.

Social determinants of health shape pneumococcal risk, making vaccination especially important for specific populations.

Lunsekimig cuts asthma exacerbations and boosts lung function while improving nasal polyps—an emerging dual-target biologic for respiratory care.

New evidence links poor sleep and diabetes risk to widespread prenatal anxiety, urging pharmacists to support metabolic control and mental health.

An Iowa independent pharmacy runs a cash-pay test‑to‑treat mini clinic, which streamlines workflow and expands patient access fast.

Self-regulating hydrogel speeds diabetic foot ulcer healing, cutting wound area 94% in 4 weeks through smart pH-guided ion release.

Pharmacists face alarming burnout rates, but hobbies—from horses to sports—can help protect mental health and keep patient care safer.