Brian Nowosielski

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.

The CDC confirmed another human bird flu case, marking the first instance of the virus in a human without occupational exposure to infected birds or dairy cattle during the 2024 outbreak.

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

Check out this recap of articles published on our sister sites during the past week.

Researchers analyzed a co-developed pharmacy-based intervention for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse or suicidal ideation.

As Medicare open enrollment begins, the NCPA is urging CMS to facilitate appropriate PBM contracting for pharmacies in the upcoming plan year.

McKesson, Cardinal Health, and Cencora will share the settlement payment, resolving claims that the companies were significantly involved in fueling the US opioid epidemic.

Kristen Hartzell, PharmD, Vice President of Clinical Services, RedSail Technologies, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the RxCash+ tool designed to achieve fairer pricing on cash prescriptions for pharmacies and patients.

Dana Krug, Senior Vice President of Cold Chain Fulfillment at Phononic, explained the current state of his company’s cooling technology and the common trends of temperature control throughout the industry.

Researchers addressed the association of COVID-19 pandemic-related school disruptions with children’s incidence of acute psychiatric emergencies.