Brian Nowosielski

Senators Ron Wyden and Sherrod Brown wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission calling to explore yet another PBM tactic impeding competition.

In posters presented at the Heart Failure Society of America 2024 Annual Meeting, researchers assessed how substance use disorders impact cardiovascular outcomes.

Among patients with heart failure, researchers aimed to understand the association between social detriments of health and physical frailty.

In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Lea Wolsoncroft of Remedies Pharmacy in Hoover, Alabama, discussed what is going on in her pharmacy practice.

Researchers compared the cardiovascular outcomes of patients hospitalized for heart failure that did or did not experience diabetic emergencies.

Researchers addressed the association between older individuals who received an influenza vaccine and their risk of stroke following vaccination.

The event will focus on innovating with cutting-edge technology, featuring the likes of pharmaceutical technology companies revolutionizing the industry.

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The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases released a survey regarding the feelings of US adults toward influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and pneumococcal disease.

Researchers aimed to address how community pharmacies target vulnerable groups regarding the promotion of vaccinations.

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis and systematic review to determine the efficacy of using antidepressants to treat older adults for knee osteoarthritis pain.

In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Henry and Jade Ranger of The Prescription Shoppe in Williamsburg, Virginia, discussed their practice and what it’s like operating a business together.

Johnny Garcia, Senior Director of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, discussed the role his company plays in the ongoing issue of rising drug prices.

Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the state level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.

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In its first move since the July interim report detailing pharmacy benefit manager practices, the FTC is now suing CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx.

Johnny Garcia, Senior Director of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, discussed the common misconceptions surrounding PBMs and their role within the supply chain.

Johnny Garcia, Senior Director of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, discussed ongoing issues within the pharmaceutical supply chain and his organization’s role within it.

Compounded with lifestyle interventions, researchers compared liraglutide with a placebo to measure its efficacy amongst children under 12 years old.

The health care giant’s pharmacy benefit manager subsidiary filed a lawsuit claiming that the FTC’s recent 6(b) report was false and misleading.

In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Michael and Joan Kim of Grubb’s Pharmacy in Washington, DC, discussed their practice and the community it serves.

The CDC recently released a report detailing 2023 statistics regarding adult obesity within the 50 US states.

According to various research studies, these are the most commonly used interventions patients consider for treating and managing childhood obesity.

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Researchers analyzed the outcomes of positive airway pressure therapy for Medicare beneficiaries with obstructive sleep apnea.

Researchers conducted a meta-analysis detailing previous patient outcomes in response to visual art therapy interventions.

Industry experts and physicians conducted a state-by-state breakdown of vaccination statistics for children and teenagers as well as adults and elderly individuals.

To further understand PBM market concentration, researchers separately analyzed commercial insurance, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid managed care market strategies of the 3 biggest PBMs.

Researchers looked for a better understanding of medical debt and what type of role the US government plays in lessening the burden on patients and their health care costs.

Researchers explored an alternative pharmacist education intervention as a way of improving pharmacist-patient conversations and decreasing vaccine hesitancy among patients.