Technology and Data

The use of electronic prescribing can also bridge the gap in clinical history, which can help pharmacists be aware of adverse drug reactions and medication interactions.

Sarah Thomas and David Skomo of HealthDyne discuss some of the most useful innovations that have been helpful for pharmacies.

Technology, such as continuous glucose monitors, changes the way patients are treated, but more work needs to be done for racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities.

Technological evolution promises to enhance patient care, reduce errors, and provide intelligent support that augments human expertise rather than replacing it.

With the rise of large-language models like ChatGPT, pharmacists must know the potential challenges they may encounter when using these new technologies.

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, discusses the various errors patients experience when using CGM devices.

Ravi Patel, PharmD, MBA, MS, lead innovation advisor in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh, discusses challenges with new technology and the future of artificial intelligence in pharmacy.

Ravi Patel, PharmD, MBA, MS, lead innovation advisor in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh, explains how artificial intelligence can be used in pharmacy.

Dan Krinsky, BS, MS, RPh, FAPhA, discusses the use of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in assisting pharmacists for the management of OTC self-care products.

Don Roosan, PharmD, PhD, joined Drug Topics to explore the future of ChatGPT in pharmacy practice and how AI is being used to manage patients’ medication regimens.

Approximately, 62% of respondents stated that the number of active drug shortages could potentially increase by more than 25% within the next 5 years.

Don Roosan, PharmD, PhD, discussed the artificial intelligence of ChatGPT and how it is currently being used in clinical pharmacy practices.

Chris Robinson, MD, PhD, joined Drug Topics to discuss the importance of education in newly explored technologies for the treatment of pain.

The next-gen molecular Metrix was given emergency use authorization for its ability to test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B viruses.

Researchers conducted a survey of community pharmacists to understand their use, concerns, and opportunities regarding ChatGPT technology in their practice setting.

For patients with atopic dermatitis reporting moderate-to-severe scratching, researchers explored the efficacy of an AI-enabled wearable sensor with closed-loop haptic feedback.

Approximately 29% of patients were also more likely to refill their medication, leading investigators to consider an association between medication adherence.

Scott Nelson, PharmD, MS, FAMIA, ACHIP, discussed the increasingly crucial role artificial intelligence has played in streamlining pharmacy services.

Drug Topics met with Amanuel Kehasse, PharmD, PhD, to discuss the barriers surrounding biosimilar implementation in the prescription drug market.

Scott Biggs, director of supplier services at IQVIA, discussed pharmacy trends within the industry and how pharmacists can stay ahead of them.

Pharmacists can monitor what health information circulates in mainstream media. But how can they rebut misinformation spread in private channels?

On the most recent episode of Over the Counter, Steve Callahan, Senior Director of Advisory & Insights at MMIT, talked with us about biosimilars and the Inflation Reduction Act.

Steve Callahan, Senior Director of Advisory & Insights at MMIT, discussed out-of-pocket costs and the impact biosimilars are predicted to have for patients in the future.

Steve Callahan, Senior Director of Advisory & Insights at MMIT, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss industry trends behind biosimilars.

Wolters Kluwer Health conducted a survey of just over 1000 respondents to get US adults’ feelings about notable trends in the pharmacy industry.

Companies like ShiftRx are using technology to help solve the staffing shortage crisis in health care.

A conversation with Sean Jeffery, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, AGSF, director of pharmacy at Hartford HealthCare Integrated Care Partners and professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut.

Researchers analyzed the lack of prevention and treatment options for managing drug-induced liver injury.

Jon Minkin, enterprise account executive at NimbleRx, shared how his company can help independent pharmacies unlock revenue opportunities.

Learn how one pharmacy chain adopted a cash pricing solution that offered new opportunities for profitability while still offering competitive pricing to customers.