Public Health

A new pharmacy-based program in rural America is potentially identifying and saving thousands of patients from cardiovascular disease.

Following multiple exits in this role throughout President Trump’s second term, the new director’s tenure is reported to be permanent going forward.

In a technologically advanced health care landscape, solutions to address language barriers are necessary and can be the difference between life and death for complex medication regimens.

Experts collaborate on the best approaches for boosting immunization rates in populations across school campuses and shared living facilities.

New policies urge pharmacists to identify disinformation and seek legal protection against AI-generated impersonation.

Exploring retail pharmacy data, specifically among Walgreens locations, researchers assess the impact of closures in socially vulnerable areas.

Among US adults with and without chronic medical conditions, researchers examine social media use for health-related information.

With the dual issue of pharmacy deserts and caregiver shortages across the US, technology is filling a much-needed gap for rural patient populations.

Across pharmacy type, rurality, and naloxone product type, researchers explore the changes in product availability within North Carolina from 2023 to 2025.

How pharmacists differentiate respiratory diseases at the counter.

In part 2 of our interview with Julia Vu, PharmD, she delves into the AI space within pharmacy practice while touching on the industry’s role in boosting rural health outcomes.

Federal court blocks abrupt childhood vaccine schedule changes, raising insurance and liability uncertainty as pharmacies navigate shifting guidance and growing parent hesitancy.

As health officials respond to ongoing concerns, Nathan Ott, PharmD, joined to discuss key hantavirus facts that pharmacists can relay to their communities.

Community pharmacies turn proximity into health equity by redesigning workflows for opioid use disorder and preexposure prophylaxis.

Pharmacists boost chronic disease outcomes by adding quick nutrition screening, counseling, and drug-nutrient checks to everyday visits.

With efforts to further scale naloxone access in US community pharmacies, researchers explore the implementation of a hub-and-spoke distribution model.

MAHA-driven HHS shifts vaccines and nutrition, fueling public health debate as pharmacists battle social media misinformation and rebuild trust.

Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, joins Drug Topics to discuss potential COVID-19 vaccine removal and what it could mean for the future of mRNA vaccine technology.

Tennessee’s 2024 expansion of pharmacist's scope of practice authorizes independent prescribing and test-and-treat services, positioning pharmacists as primary care extenders in underserved communities.

Pharmacists evolve from ancient healers to vital health care providers, enhancing patient care and accessibility in today's strained health system.

The American Academy of Pediatrics responds to recent HHS vaccine guideline changes with its own schedule for childhood and adolescent patients.

As respiratory virus season approaches, misinformation threatens lives; understanding vaccines is crucial for protecting our communities and future.

As various regions across the country experience snowstorms, pharmacies must be proactive about ensuring minimal disruptions to their operations.

Medical organizations challenge the government's revised childhood vaccine schedule, urging Congress for immediate oversight and action to protect public health.

Focused on lowering costs and saving patients money, the plan is focused on drug prices, insurance premiums, and some of health care’s largest companies.