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Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES, discusses how pharmacists can help patients who express fear when starting insulin therapy. 

Pharmacists Can Enhance Patient Confidence During Insulin Initiation

Articles

Researchers examined the factors attributed to self-reported resilience among diverse and community-dwelling adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Underserved Patients Less Resilient During Pandemic Than Affluent Communities

Investigators find that the phase 2 trial supports the further development of MK-8527 as an HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.

Once Monthly Oral PrEP Medication Will Advance to Phase 3 Study

New research reveals amoxicillin's effectiveness varies in treating invasive pneumococcal disease, highlighting the importance of patient-specific factors in antibiotic therapy.

Data Shows Amoxicillin Therapy Resistances for Invasive Pneumococcal Disease

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Class 1C antiarrhythmic drugs were associated with the lowest rate of adverse outcomes. 

Lower Socioeconomic Status Increases Risk of Hospitalization, Death With Antiarrhythmic Drugs

ACC Annual Scientific Sessions & Expo

Pharmacist management of chronic conditions can lead to improved patient outcomes. 

Pharmacists as Key Players in Managing Chronic Conditions | ACCP 2024

ACCP: American College of Clinical Pharmacy

Researchers explored the disease activity of patients with axial spondylarthritis after various modifications to their diets.

Intermittent Fasting, Dietary Modifications Linked to Lowered AxSpA Disease Activity | ACR Convergence

ACR Convergence

Following his presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions, Jon Easter caught up with Drug Topics to discuss the pharmacists’ role in diabetes management.

The Opportunities, Gaps in Diabetes Care Making Pharmacists Stand Out | ADA 2025

ADA Scientific Sessions

Research presented at American Heart Association’s 2024 Scientific Sessions examined the SGLT inhibitor’s effect on systolic blood pressure.

Sotagliflozin’s Effect on BP Remains in T2D Regardless of Kidney Function | AHA 2024

AHA: American Heart Association

A poster presented at AHS 2024 found that older patients tended to have more vitamin deficiencies compared to younger patients.

Multiple Vitamin Deficiencies Associated with Worse Migraine Outcomes

AHS: American Headache Society

Check out our coverage from the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition 2025!

Conference Coverage Recap: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition 2025

APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition

Four abstracts presented at ASCO 2024 delved into cannabis and pain management, potential medication interactions, and symptom mitigation, in patients with cancer.

Slideshow: Exploring Cannabis Utilization in the Oncology Landscape

ASCO: American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting

Researchers evaluated the safety, feasibility, and effectiveness of intranasal fentanyl in an adult population.

Role of Intranasal Fentanyl in Pain Management for Sickle Cell Disease | ASH 2024

ASH: American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition

Jennifer Clements, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, BCPS, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, discussed current GLP-1 medication offerings and how each impacts patients differently.

Q&A: How Specific GLP-1s Impact Different Patient Populations | ASHP Midyear

ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting & Exhibition

Research presented at ASHP 2024 found that concerns around the safety of COVID-19 vaccines and the credibility of information from public health authorities were the biggest drivers of vaccine hesitancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trust Between Patient, Provider Key to Reducing Vaccine Hesitancy

ASHP Summer Meetings & Exhibition

As clinical research continues, investigators are learning more about how GLP-1 drugs modify cardiovascular risks. 

Q&A: Understanding the Role of Tirzepatide, Semaglutide in Cardiovascular Disease

ASPC: American Society for Preventive Cardiology

Pharmacy experts from AON Pharmacy in Florida discussed the Inflation Reduction Act and how it affects reimbursement for Medicare Part D drugs.

How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Impact Pharmacy Reimbursement | ASPL 2024

ASPL: American Society of Pharmacy Law

ATS International Conference

Demystify Your Purchasing Plan

American Associated Pharmacies Annual Conference

APEX 2024 will be here before you know it. Watch pharmacists and vendors recap their APEX 2023 experience.  

Highlights from APEX 2023: American Pharmacies Annual Conference

American Pharmacies Annual Conference 2023 (APEX)

Haylea Hannah, MSPH, PhD, discusses her research on the barriers to medications for opioid use disorder that people who are incarcerated can face and what pharmacists can do to address the barriers.

Addressing Barriers to MOUDs Faced by People in Incarceration

American Public Health Association Annual Meeting & Expo

The Summit provides a rare opportunity for professionals to dive deep into emerging healthcare technologies and treatment models. 

Asembia Does a Great Job Bringing Professionals Together, Experts Say | Asembia 2025

Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit

Researchers addressed the prevalence of RSV and its associations with immunization, infection, and hospitalization amongst older adults.

Older Adults with RSV Vaccine Experienced Fewer Infections, Hospitalizations | CHEST 2024

CHEST Annual Meeting

The causes of burnout in pharmacy are multifactorial. The solutions need to be as well.

Addressing Burnout in Pharmacy

Cardinal Health RBC 2022

In an abstract presented at Digestive Disease Week 2024, researchers analyzed Clostridioides difficile episodes and identified the risk factors and potential medications that caused them.

Diagnostic Accuracy, Antibiotic Use Must Be Improved in C. Diff Infections

DDW: Digestive Disease Week

Four posters presented at ENDO 2024 explored the interplay of hormones and other factors in postmenopausal women.

 Slideshow: Exploring Dementia Risk, Hot Flashes, Oral Health in Postmenopausal Women

ENDO: The Endocrine Society Annual Meeting

“I think in those situations where you can use the lower cost of the drug, you should, because it's going to help the overall societal perspective. That begins to break down, though, when that low-cost drug is the one that you're losing money on,” said Scott Soefje in a Q&A on balancing cost and margin at a site of care.

Navigating Ethical, Financial Considerations When Delivering Cancer Care

HOPA Annual Conference

According to Tyler Milliken, educating providers about prior authorization, along with other insurance processes and policies, plays a crucial role in advancing patients along their path to care.

Understanding Prior Authorization to Ensure Timely Medication Access

Healthcare Advocate Summit

The Heart Failure Society of America 2024 Annual Meeting featured presentations exploring the benefits of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) for patients with heart failure.

SGLT2i Reduces Hospitalizations, Mortality in Patients With Heart Failure

Heart Failure Society of America

In a session presented at the 2024 Heart in Diabetes Conference, Neha Pagidipati, MD, MPH, discussed weight change and its effects on cardiovascular complications.

Does Weight Loss Improve Cardiovascular Outcomes?

Heart in Diabetes

Analyzing outcomes from the COVID-19, influenza, and pneumococcal vaccines, researchers explored the effectiveness and patient hesitancy surrounding each vaccine.

Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy, Effectiveness Among Patients with HIV | IDWeek 2024

IDWeek

Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, advocates for a team-driven, tech-enhanced approach to pharmacy inventory management, boosting patient care and operational efficiency.

Q&A: Pharmacies Optimize Inventory Management Through Teamwork | McKesson ideaShare

McKesson ideaShare

Addressing the external factors that can have an impact on patient health can make clinical interventions more effective when administered. 

Q&A: Social Drivers, Access to Care Limit Reach of Pharmacy-Based Diabetes Programs

NACDS TSE

A conversation with Trent Thiede, PharmD, MBA, president of PAAS National, at NCPA 2024.

Q&A: Common Reasons Independent Pharmacies Face PBM Audits

NCPA Annual Convention & Expo

NBC News Medical Analyst Vin Gupta, MD, joins Drug Topics at NCPDP 2025 to discuss the technological evolution of the pharmacy profession.

Why Digital Innovation Will Transform the Future of Smart Pharmacy | NCPDP 2025

NCPDP

A panel discussion at the Outcomes 2024 SYNC National Conference touched upon many important themes in community pharmacy, including the evolving role of pharmacists, emerging tech, and key challenges going forward.

Assessing the Current and Future Landscape of Pharmacy

Outcomes SYNC National Conference

In a session from the PDS 2021 Virtual Super-Conference, experts discussed how POC testing capabilities enhance patient services and address antimicrobial resistance.

Boost Revenue and Patient Satisfaction With Point-of-Care Testing

PDS Super-Conference