
The adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy lunsotogene parvec-cwha received approval through the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher pilot program.

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The adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector-based gene therapy lunsotogene parvec-cwha received approval through the FDA Commissioner’s National Priority Voucher pilot program.

The drug’s indication for uncontrolled chronic spontaneous urticaria is the first biologic medicine of its kind, specifically explored amongst children 2 to 11 years old.

As the “peptide craze” fuels a surge in unregulated vendors, pharmacists must serve as critical navigators to steer patients toward safe, pharmaceutical-grade alternatives.

GSK’s investigational drug for liver treatment was given fast-track designations to improve access in what the FDA considers a significant unmet medical need.

Nathan Ott, PharmD, discusses the evolution of pharmacists’ role in vaccine administration and how that role has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic and prior.

Following an FDA announcement on its deeper look into peptide restrictions, Christopher Shade, PhD, joined to provide insights on their functions for metabolic health and more.

In a recent webinar sponsored by Drug Topics, pharmacy and insurance industry experts discuss the true impact of recent PBM reform efforts on the greater drug supply chain.

Pharmacists have the expertise to address acute and chronic pain distinctions, missed-dose protocols, tolerance and safety insights, and multimodal, non-pharmacological strategies for pain.

The FDA’s Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee will meet in late July of 2026 to convene on peptides and their inclusion on the 503A Bulk Drug Substances List.

In an evolving pharmacy landscape, accreditation can be difficult to manage, which is why experts like Mitch Lamb, PharmD, can steer businesses onto their desired paths.

This proposed rule builds on previous CMS guidance from 2020 and 2024.

New research examines what drives, or hinders, pharmacists when guiding patients through self-medication decisions for minor ailments like cold and flu.

In an exploration of pharmacists’ self-efficacy, researchers explored medication counseling outcomes for older adults across various languages.

Researchers conduct an exploration of e-prescription challenges and potential across pharmacies in Germany.

Sally Rafie, PharmD, BCPS, discusses current developments regarding access to the abortion pill and other notable events regarding women’s reproductive rights.

This episode highlights key DSCSA updates in 2026, T3 documentation going forward, and many more developments surrounding the law.

Low pneumococcal vaccine rates have potential to significantly impact a variety of at-risk populations, even groups of certain health care workers.

Researchers measure exactly how much pharmacist-provided care is being underbilled and what gaps mean for the future of reimbursement.

Through the lens of changes in medication adherence, researchers assessed differences in CVD-related emergency department visits and total cost of care.

With a 7-year target date, the FDA is moving away from 10-digit NDCs and toward a universal 12-digit format.

In a recent research letter, investigators establish how removal of in-person dispensing requirements impact mifepristone pharmacy access.

In this episode, Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, meets with Kami Dixon, MD, MA, to discuss the racial disparities across women’s health in the US.

Exploring both patient-level and organizational factors, researchers assess community pharmacy accessibility for immunizations and injectables.

In part 2, Neal Cooper and Matt Sample address the foreseeable challenges and necessary questions surrounding the FDA’s push toward 12-digit national drug codes.

Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, and Jeffrey Hogan, present on the implications behind major PBM reform signed in February and how the reimbursement landscape is expected to shift.

Matt Sample and Neal Cooper join to discuss the beginning stages of the FDA’s 7-year rollout of new NDCs for prescription drugs.

This episode explores the gaps between pharmacy leaders and the communities, and patients, that they serve.

Researchers assess medication adherence across initial combination therapy users during their first year of type 2 diabetes treatment.

With persistent challenges in the arena of US maternal health care, researchers assess pharmacists’ knowledge, confidence, and perceived barriers in filling maternal health gaps.

Pharmacists expand vaccine access, but billing rules, payer barriers, and uneven reimbursement keep immunization services from scaling nationwide.