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Don’t Get Caught Up With a HIPAA ViolationSometimes, breaches in information are the result of a simple mistake. How can those be avoided?
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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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Q&A: Challenges Health Systems May Face When Integrating BiosimilarsA conversation with Chelsee Jensen, PharmD, BCPS, director of formulary management at the Mayo Clinic.
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How Rare Cannabinoids Are Disrupting the Pharmaceutical IndustryBy 2029, the global market for cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals will reach $50 billion.
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FDA Issues EUA for First Oral Antiviral Pill for COVID-19The pill, Paxlovid, showed an 88% decrease in hospitalization and death for those taking it 5 days after experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
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NDA for Investigational Schizophrenia Treatment Submitted to FDAThe NDA was submitted for investigational muscarinic antipsychotic, KarXT (xanomeline-trospium), which functions as a dual M1/M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor agonist within the central nervous system.
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How LucyRx is Changing the Traditional PBM ModelLucyRx is empowering pharmacists and impacting patients’ health outcomes with its business model unlike other market-leading pharmacy benefit managers.
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How US Patients Are Using, Spending on Prescription DrugsWith the company’s dedication to providing crucial data for pharmacy stakeholders, IQVIA’s Lead Research Director Michael Kleinrock discussed the current trends in patients’ medication use.
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Q&A: What AI Is, How It’s Helping Pharmacies with Compliance | NCPDP 2025Stanley V. Campbell, Jr., CEO of EagleForce Associates, Inc., and Yi Deng, PhD, Senior Vice President of Engineering at EagleForce, discuss the basics of AI and how it’s assisting with compliance.
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Review: Harmful Excipients for Pediatric PatientsEvidence suggests some pharmaceutical excipients in medications may have adverse effects on pediatric patients. Here’s what you should know.
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Pharmacy Technicians Provide Patient Assistance With Oral OncolyticsPharmacy technicians can provide a great amount of value for patients navigating the financial toxicity of cancer treatment.
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Where PBM Reform is Headed in 2025, Beyond | NCPDP 2025Attorneys from The Phoenix Law Group joined Drug Topics at NCPDP 2025 to discuss the current state of pharmacy benefit manager reform and where it may end up in the near future.
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Blood-Based Test Demonstrates High Sensitivity for Colorectal CancerA blood-based cell-free DNA (cfDNA) test was able to find patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC), advanced neoplasia, and advanced precancerous lesions.
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Pharmacists Help Patients Manage Chronic PainChronic pain is associated with a significant financial burden, with an estimated cost placed at $650 billion annually in the US.
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Protecting Our Most Vulnerable Through VaccinationFor more than 70 years, vaccination has been a public health strategy for disease mitigation. Even in populations often considered “vulnerable”—children and pregnant women—vaccination is strongly recommended and commonly embraced.
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Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing RecommendationsCherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, discusses the impact of shifting guidance on vaccination strategies.
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Reevaluating the Use of Guaifenesin in the Management of Acute Cough Associated With the Common ColdDespite its popularity and its status as an FDA-approved expectorant, evidence to support guaifenesin’s efficacy is limited and conflicting.
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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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Two Eye Diseases Could Contribute to Common Blinding Eye ConditionThe study could lead to early diagnosis and treatment of age-related macular degeneration.
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Preventing Severe Respiratory Infections in ChildrenA refresher on best interventions for common respiratory disorders in children.
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As Health Care Continues to Evolve, Pharmacy Education Remains EssentialPharmacists can now showcase their skills within the health care industry by counseling patients and continuing to learn and grow with them.
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Focus on DIR Fees: 3 Ways to Manage ThemWhen investing in the future profitability of your pharmacy, here are 3 ways to help manage and mitigate the bottom line impacts of DIR fees.
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Maximizing Adherence Packaging for Patient Health and Pharmacy GrowthIs adherence packaging technology a big investment for a community or independent pharmacy?
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OTC Drug Interaction Considerations in the Cough and Cold AisleOTC remedies are widely available, but some carry drug-drug or drug-disease interactions that pharmacists should be aware of.
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Q&A: Expert Discusses the Critical Role of Clinical Pharmacists in Diabetes ManagementClinical pharmacists transform diabetes care by leveraging manufacturer-sponsored patient assistance programs to dramatically improve medication access.
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Pharmacist’s Role Expands in the Era of Cannabis ReschedulingRescheduling cannabis empowers pharmacists to lead in patient care by evaluating safety, interactions, and formulations while providing education.
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Focus on What Matters: Sustaining Your Pharmacy in 2025What are some key strategies for keeping your pharmacy thriving in 2025?
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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.
