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Education is Key to Improving Hepatitis B Vaccination RatesResources with pertinent information are essential in motivating individuals to comply with vaccine recommendations.
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Discussing the Current Landscape of PBM Reform LegislationDuring an interview, Joseph Shields of TransparencyRx discusses the PBM legislation that is expected to move forward in Congress in the next few months.
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College Students and Misuse of SubstancesThe prevalence of annual alcohol consumption is highest in full-time college students 1 to 4 years after high school.
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First-in-Class Treatment for Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Is Approved by FDAMavacamten improves functional capacity and symptoms in adults with New York Heart Association class II-III obstructive HCM.
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Health Care Workers Can be Part of the Climate Change SolutionAnesthetic gases and meter dose inhalers, how we use our antibiotics, how we use our resources for infection prevention and control, and how we use plastic and food in our hospitals all add up.
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Barriers to CGM Uptake Among Patients, Providers | ASHP MidyearA discussion with Kevin Cowart, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, FCCP, BCPS, assistant professor at the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy.
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Veterinary Prescriptions Made EasyHow can e-prescribing improve the workflow between pharmacists and their veterinarian colleagues?
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FDA Approves Novel Topical Therapy for Molluscum ContagiosumBerdazimer topical gel is the first in its class and is the only topical prescription medication to treat molluscum contagiosium that can be applied by patients or caregivers outside of a medical setting.
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Pharmacy Owner Highlights Experiences With Misinformation During COVID-19 PandemicIn the evolving landscape of community pharmacy, the Prescription Shoppe emerged as a beacon of resilience and patient-centered care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Tips and Tricks for Pharmacists to Ensure Vaccination AdherencePanelists discuss how pharmacists should implement follow-up practices for patients who need additional pneumococcal vaccine doses, including scheduling appointments while patients are present, using text or phone reminders, queuing future vaccine prescriptions in computer systems to align with due dates, utilizing state immunization registries for tracking and alerts when available, and providing patients with vaccination records in their preferred format while ensuring compliance with state information-sharing requirements to guarantee complete protection through proper series completion.
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Challenges Facing Healthcare: The Unvaccinated COVID-19 PatientDo no harm, even though your patient might.
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How Technology Can Reduce Pharmacy Staff BurnoutCompanies like ShiftRx are using technology to help solve the staffing shortage crisis in health care.
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Q&A: Pharmacies Grapple With Patient Influx Amid Rite Aid ClosuresRob Frankil, RPh, discusses how independent pharmacies in Pennsylvania are dealing with the impact of Rite Aid stores closing.
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Workforce Challenges for Health System PharmacyThe COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the cracks in health system pharmacy. Here’s how the workforce can adapt.
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FDA Approves Nonopioid Pain Medication in Novel Class for Treatment of Acute PainThe new approval is the first nonopioid option for moderate to severe acute pain in adults.
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FDA: Nerivio Cleared for Migraine PreventionNerivio received clearance in January 2021 for use in acute migraine.
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Asembia Does a Great Job Bringing Professionals Together, Experts Say | Asembia 2025The Summit provides a rare opportunity for professionals to dive deep into emerging healthcare technologies and treatment models.
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Q&A: How Pharmacists Can Help Patients with COPD, Inhaler Misuse | ASHP MidyearDrug Topics met with Lourdes Cross, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, to discuss pharmacists’ role in managing patients’ chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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New Drug Approvals in PediatricsThis past year has seen several important new drug approvals and labeling updates for children. Here is what you should know.
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Health Care Expert Expresses Mixed Feelings About Recommendations for 2025-2026 Influenza Vaccination PoliciesPharmacies play a significant role in influenza vaccination.
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In Depth Perspectives: Psychedelic Medicine, Scope Creep, And MoreCheck out these top featured stories from Drug Topics in April 2024.
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Q&A: Strategic Vaccine Management Can Drive Pharmacy Success | AAP 2025A conversation with Greg Mitchell, owner of United Drug Superstore in Hatch, New Mexico, at AAP 2025.
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Review of FDA Approvals for Pediatric Obesity ManagementGLP-1 receptor agonists, used to manage diabetes, are now being used for obesity in children and adolescents.
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Racial Discrimination in Cancer Care Setting Impacts Black Patients Long-TermBlack patients reported associating negative emotions with experiences of racial discrimination long after the experience concluded, raising concerns about long-term health outcomes.
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Abrocitinib for Atopic DermatitisThe drug’s approval was based on the results of 3 clinical trials.
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Q&A: Pharmacist Prescribed Contraception Can Mitigate Barriers to CareA conversation with Ginger Lemay, PharmD, Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD, and Audrey Whalen, PharmD.
