
Vaccine hesitancy rises as new recommendations emerge, highlighting pharmacists’ crucial role in addressing misinformation and improving immunization rates.
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.

Vaccine hesitancy rises as new recommendations emerge, highlighting pharmacists’ crucial role in addressing misinformation and improving immunization rates.

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Oral semaglutide 25 mg shows significant benefits in weight loss and cardiovascular health for patients with obesity, enhancing overall well-being.

Finerenone shows promise in reducing kidney damage for type 1 diabetes patients, marking a significant advancement in chronic kidney disease treatment.

Older adults with dementia face significantly higher COVID-19 risks, highlighting the need for targeted health strategies during pandemics.

FDA approves lumateperone as an adjunct therapy for major depressive disorder, offering new treatment options for this indication.

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