Ashley Gallagher

Pharmacists and dietitians acknowledge that older adults and patients with misconceptions about or poor knowledge of diet should be screened for interventions.

Adolescents often are at higher risk of unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and sexually transmitted infections due to inadequate knowledge of protective practices.

Experts discuss how pharmacists can successfully navigate value-based care models, overcome operational barriers, and generate new revenue streams.

Investigators find a large burden of hospitalization due to community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) for adults in the US, mainly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.

Vaccines prevent millions of deaths annually, and pharmacists play a crucial role in combating misinformation and enhancing community immunization access.

Investigators found that health care costs rose despite the benefits seen with starting semaglutide for patients with and without diabetes.

Although stroke is not common in pregnancy or childbearing years, pregnancy can increase the risk.

Less than 1 in 3 patients can very or extremely accurately predict when they will experience symptoms on a given day.

Investigators find modest improvements in body weight at week 26 for CT-868 compared with the placebo.

With more than half the population struggling to access medical care, community pharmacies are emerging as unexpected heroes in the health care delivery system.

Fremanezumab-vfrm (Ajovy) receives FDA approval for the prevention of episodic migraine for patients aged 6 to 17 years.

New research shows metformin's inconsistent neuroprotective effects against Alzheimer disease, challenging its role in diabetes management for cognitive health.

FDA approves Biktarvy for HIV treatment in patients not virologically suppressed, enhancing options for those restarting antiretroviral therapy.

In the study, tirzepatide (Mounjaro) improved measures of A1c, weight, renal function, and all-cause mortality.

The FDA also recommended a scheduling action for 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), with data showing the drug binds to opioid receptors.

Novavax’s H5N1 avian influenza vaccine candidate shows a robust immune response with 1- and 2-dose intranasal or intramuscular administration for nonhuman primates.

The updated label removes the requirement that inclisiran should be used on top of or in combination with statin therapies.

Many treatments for hemophilia A and B are administered via intravenous infusions, so the approval offers a subcutaneous injection for the treatment for patients 12 years and older.

Community pharmacies emerge as key players in early cognitive decline detection, offering vital screening tools and support for at-risk patients.

During National Immunization Awareness Month, Drug Topics is highlighting the important role pharmacists play in educating and vaccinating patients.

Experts call for the review of diphenhydramine and its possible replacement with second-generation antihistamines that have similar efficacy with fewer adverse events.

Study data reveal that women with low blood glucose levels before conception face higher risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, emphasizing the need for screening and education.

In a study, investigators say that a patient’s financial health should be considered when starting treatment for type 2 diabetes.

Pharmacists are essential in helping to identify patients at risk for inappropriate prescribing.

The 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine containing the Omicron JN.1 lineage did not increase the risk of 29 adverse events of special interest.

Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses leadership strategies in pharmacy management that prioritize emotional intelligence and communication for enhanced team performance and patient care.

Pharmacy professionals evolve into strategic leaders, mastering emotional intelligence and management skills to navigate complex workplace dynamics and enhance patient care.

Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses challenging traditional workplace paradigms by emphasizing the human element in pharmaceutical operations.

Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses pharmacists as leaders at McKesson ideaShare 2025.

The risk of untreated depression for pregnant women can cause adverse outcomes, which can include relapse in mood symptoms, suicide, and overdose death.