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Efficacy of Prescription Vs OTC Fish Oil ProductsWhat pharmacists and providers need to know to counsel patients on when discussing the use of prescription or over-the-counter fish oil supplement as treatment for dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia.
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What is Being Done to Address Pharmacy Deserts in the US?Cencora representatives with expertise into pharmacy desert insights joined Drug Topics to discuss issues in pharmacy access and what is being done to address them.
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Single Dose Typhoid Vaccine Effective in ChildrenThe vaccine showed an overall efficacy of 80% in the per-protocol analysis, with a risk reduction of 6.1 typhoid infections per 1000 vaccinated children.
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New Advances in Breast Cancer TherapyBreast cancer continues to affect women globally, with approximately 13% developing invasive disease. New treatment regimens and options are on the horizon for breast cancer therapy.
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Discussing the Lack of Transparency in GPOs of 'Big 3' PBMsGreg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx, gave a presentation at the PBMI Annual National Conference where he talked about PBM trends and their impact on employers.
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How Does Digital Data Help Improve QOL in Patients With Long COVID and Autoimmune Diseases?Quality of life (QOL) for people living with autoimmune diseases benefits from an integrated approach that considers individual immune system sensitivities and patients’ life circumstances, a new study shows.
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CDC Releases Draft of 2022 Opioid Guideline UpdateThe new guidelines come on the heels of the controversial 2016 guidance that placed hard caps on prescribing.
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Wicked Good Cardiometabolic Chat: Compounded Weight Loss MedicationsIn the first episode of the podcast, Jennifer Goldman and Hailey Choi discuss the latest FDA updates around compounded weight loss medications, clinical concerns and how pharmacists can protect their patients.
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Grow Your Business With At-home Health Care ServicesCommunity pharmacists can provide crucial services that meet patients where they are: at home.
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BIPOC Patients Face Barriers in Oral Contraceptive AccessAlthough contraceptives are widely available, many patients of color still face barriers to access.
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Q&A: Educating Patients, Providers to Increase Biosimilar Implementation | ASHP MidyearDrug Topics met with Amanuel Kehasse, PharmD, PhD, to discuss the barriers surrounding biosimilar implementation in the prescription drug market.
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Reduced Hyperemia and Itching Connected to Intracanalicular InsertAs dexamethasone adds indications, a study confirms efficacy of punctal occlusion for allergic conjunctivitis.
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Review: Vaccine Guidelines for Older AdultsVaccines are important for everyone, but they’re critical for adults older than 65 years.
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Reevaluating the Use of Docusate in the Management of ConstipationPharmacists can and must play an active role in guiding patients on the selection of laxatives which are supported by sound evidence.
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Imagining A Future Without Vaccine-Preventable DiseasesThe pandemic underscored the incredible power of vaccination.
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5 Frequently Asked Questions about Drug Diversion ManagementThe COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the "hidden epidemic” of drug diversion. The good news is that health care systems are recognizing the need to switch to a more proactive approach.
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Top Products to Help with Winter Skin Concerns | ASHP MidyearEthan Melillo, PharmD, CDOE, senior manager of Integrated Health at L’Oréal, provides some of his favorite recommendations to help with irritated skin.
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Dispensing Leadership: Philosophies for TeamworkIn this episode of the podcast, Shawn and Jesse outline 3 key principles about teamwork that can drive success in the pharmacy.
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Amidst Push for PBM Reform, NACDS Grassroots Efforts BloomInviting members of Congress into the pharmacy helps legislators experience first hand the value that pharmacists bring to their communities.
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Navigating Pediatric ADHD Medication ShortagesStimulant medications are the first-line pharmacologic therapy for ADHD, but many of these medications are currently in short supply.
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Ethical, Practical Considerations of Exemptions to Employer Vaccine Mandates for AnxietyDoes anxiety justify an exemption from vaccine mandates among health care workers?
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Technology Considerations in Specialty PharmacyHow pharmacy owners and managers should plan for new technology.
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What Biosimilar Interchangeability Means for Health Care ProvidersThere is now a mad scramble to gain interchangeable status for biosimilars, but the meaning and significance of this appellation haven't yet been worked out for health care consumers or the manufacturing community.
