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Jennifer Zilka

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How the Rise in US Pharmacy Deserts Impacts Patients’ Health

When independent and retail storefronts close across the country, creating a lack of pharmacy services in the community, pharmacy deserts arise.


Killian Meara

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OTC Product Roundup: Suncare Needs

Pharmacists can help patients dodge sunburns and soak up summer fun with the best OTC suncare picks.


Jeanine Singer

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McKesson's Commitment to Independent Community Pharmacies Takes Center Stage | McKesson ideaShare

Jeanine Singer, senior vice president of national and key accounts at McKesson, discusses the company's approach to empowering pharmacists and strengthening the community pharmacy ecosystem.


Sebastian Krawiec

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FDA: CBD Requires Separate Regulatory Pathway from Dietary Supplements, Food

The agency intends to work with Congress to create a pathway that balances the desire for access with regulatory oversight and risk management.


April Gill

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How Pharmacies Can Help Move Health Equity Forward

As costs increase and the number of people in need further outpaces resources, it becomes increasingly urgent to find ways to further extend services to the people who need them.


Rina Lokaj

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Early CT Screening Linked to Improved Lung Cancer Survival

Although early computed tomography (CT) screening was associated with improved cure rate for patients with lung cancer, less than 6% of the population that is eligible receives it.


Jessica Li, PharmD candidate

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FDA Approves Oral Treatment for Postpartum Depression

Last August, zuranolone (Zurzuvae) became the first FDA-approved pill to treat postpartum depression in adults.


Donna Hallas

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Pediatric Vaccines Strongly Recommended, Study Shows

Not every vaccine is required, some are just strongly recommended. Here's what to know about 5 recommended vaccines.


Emma Andrus

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Breaking: Benzene Found in Acne Products From Major Brands, Prompts FDA Recall Petition

Following investigation by the independent testing laboratory, Valisure found acne products that contain up to 12 times the allowed of benzene.


Kurt Proctor, PhD, RPh

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NCPA's New Consortium Exemplifies Preparedness in Community Pharmacy

The new initiative is a way for NCPA to proactively engage its network of community pharmacies during a potential public health crisis.


David Jacobs, PharmD, PhD

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Strategies for Integrating Community Health Workers into the Pharmacy

Cross-training pharmacy staff as CHWs enables pharmacies to address patients’ social needs effectively and sustainably, improving engagement and health outcomes.


Tony P. George, MD, FRCPC

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College Students and Misuse of Substances

The prevalence of annual alcohol consumption is highest in full-time college students 1 to 4 years after high school.


Brooke McCormick

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Methotrexate, Leflunomide Linked to Higher Risk of Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Patients With RA

Due to the increased possibility of adverse pregnancy outcomes associated with methotrexate and leflunomid, it is crucial that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) engage in thorough consultations with their physicians regarding pregnancy planning.


Chris Aiken, MD

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Insomnia and Bipolar Disorder: New Directions

The average patient with bipolar disorder struggles with sleep disorders. Here's how you can help.


Alicia Warnock, M.D.

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Improve Patient Care and Chronic Disease Management

Healthcare professionals need to make patients the primary decision-makers in their own care and actively support their efforts to achieve their care goals.


Heather Haro

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The Good, The Bad, and the Missed Opportunity of Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company

The billionaire’s first venture into pharmacy launched earlier this year.


Jay Ackerman

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Why Artificial Intelligence is Critical to the Success of Value-Based Care

Employing AI-driven technology ensures accurate and timely compliance with industry regulations, mitigates audits and fines, and helps forecast accurate reimbursements.


Connor Iapoce

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Examining Barriers to Care in Diabetic Retinopathy Screening

Prior research has shown the association between various socioeconomic variables and lower adherence to diabetic retinopathy screening, but few have elaborated on the patient perspective to understand the reason behind this association.


Kristi Rosa

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Mirvetuximab Soravtansine for FRα+ Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer Gets Full FDA Approval

Mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx (Elahere) was first granted FDA accelerated approval in November 2022.


Charles Lee, MD

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Why Patient Education Is More Important Than Ever

How pharmacists can address knowledge gaps and health literacy challenges to help people with chronic conditions stay adherent to drug therapies


Erin Smith

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Mind-Body Resilience for Women: A Focus on Depression

Developing innovative solutions for women with depression, accounting for differences in gender and sex, are critically important


Tamara McCants, PharmD

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Pharmacists Advance Health Equity at NPhA, SNPhA Annual Convention

Tamara McCants, PharmD, president of NPhA, and Tazche Turner, PharmD, national president of SNPhA, discuss what to expect at this year’s meeting.


Celeste Krewson

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Fish, Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake Below Recommended Levels Among Pregnant Women

N-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are essential nutrients, especially during pregnancy as they support neurodevelopment in offspring and improve pregnancy outcomes.


Robert Busch, MD

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Bempedoic Acid for Hypercholesterolemia

An expert panel discusses where bempedoic acid currently fits into the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.


AJ Rivosecchi, PharmD

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Hospital Pharmacies and Budget Management: How Technology Can Help

The hospital pharmacy must play its part by leveraging technology to control the costs of doing business and supporting the enterprise in addition to focusing on patient care.


Jonathan Ogurchak, PharmD, CSP

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New Advances in Breast Cancer Therapy

Breast 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.


Larry King, PharmD

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How Interoperability, Data Infrastructure Create New Opportunities for Pharmacies | NCPDP 2025

Larry King, PharmD, joins Drug Topics at NCPDP 2025 to discuss pharmacy interoperability, changes in its regulations, and how technology will fall into place within the data infrastructure.


Steven M. Selbst, MD

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Preventing Severe Respiratory Infections in Children

A refresher on best interventions for common respiratory disorders in children.


Denise Myshko

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ICER Finds Insurers Struggled to Provide Fair Access to Obesity Drugs

The Institute for Clinical and Economic Review assessed the formularies of 11 payers, covering 57 million people, to determine access to drugs that the organization had reviewed for cost effectiveness in 2022.


Allison Inserro

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COVID-19 National Emergencies to End in May

The public health emergency, which was set to end April 11, and the national emergency, which was set to end March 1, will be ended on May 11 by the Biden administration.

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