FDA Approves Updated 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccine for Patients 65 Years and Older
The approval covers Pfizer and BioNTech’s LP.8.1-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine, which is also indicated for patients aged 5 to 64 with at least 1 underlying condition.
Microneedle-Based Vaccine Systems Emerging as Viable Future Option
Through considerations regarding cost, scalability, safety, and regulations, researchers provided an end-to-end perspective on microneedle-based vaccine strategies.
Q&A: Addressing Barriers to Social Care in Pharmacies
Pharmacies face time, workload, and sustainability challenges when integrating social care, but support and reimbursement can make these efforts viable.
Real-World Data Show Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin Are Safe Options for Diabetes
However, caution with empagliflozin use should be taken for patients who were previously on angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers.
The Caution Needed in Addressing US Pharmacy Closures
In part 3 of our interview with Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, he discusses potential government policies for reducing pharmacy closures.
Making Health Literacy a Practical Goal in Pharmacy
Small, evidence-based steps, resource awareness, advocacy, and interprofessional training can make health literacy a practical and sustainable part of pharmacy practice.
Register Today: September 2025 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit
The event will focus on patient access and education in pharmacy practice, featuring industry leaders providing actionable strategies and real-world solutions for independent pharmacies.
Pharmacist Involvement Improves Glycemic Outcomes With CGMs
Certified diabetes care and education specialists and clinical pharmacists are essential members of diabetes care teams.
HPV Vaccine Effective as Prophylactic Among Sexually Active Young Women
Among participants in the Carrageenan-gel Against Transmission of Cervical HPV trial, researchers explored the relationship between HPV vaccination and incidence of infection.
Amplifying Technicians: Josie Quick, CPhT-Adv, CSPT, BUS
In this episode, host Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, welcomes Josie Quick, CPhT-Adv, CSPT, BUS, an advanced certified pharmacy technician with over 20 years of experience.
Short-Term Use of CGM Improves Outcomes for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Investigators emphasize the importance of proper education regarding diabetes and continuous glucose monitors.
Making Pharmacy Information More Accessible to Patients
Equitable pharmacy care means tailoring support to individual patients while using existing health literacy resources to make information more accessible.
Q&A: Pharmacy Closures, Openings Persist Despite PBM Influence
Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, discussed the reasons why pharmacies may open or close and where exactly PBMs fall in line amid common pharmacy turnover trends.
Q&A: Pharmacist Urges Women to Advocate for Their Menstrual Health
A range of evidence-based strategies for managing menstrual pain, such as heat therapy and gentle exercise, can help improve menstrual pain.
GLP-1 Titration Remains Persistent Challenge Among Patients With Obesity
Researchers explored the real-world dose titration, adherence rates, and effectiveness of glucagon-like peptide-1 medications among patients in a multidisciplinary obesity clinic.
Q&A: Cross-Training Pharmacy Teams to Address Social Needs
Cross-training pharmacy staff as community health workers enables pharmacies to effectively address health-related social needs and improve community health outcomes.
Data Show Association Between Unsaturated Lipids and Alzheimer Disease
Investigators find this association primarily affects female patients when compared with male patients.
Health Literacy as a Pathway to Equitable Pharmacy Care
Pharmacists can advance health equity by tailoring patient communication and advocating for system-level strategies that support health literacy.
Independent Pharmacy Turnover Significantly Impacts Patient Outcomes
Expert pharmacy business researcher Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Drug Topics to discuss recent trends in pharmacy churn and how it directly impacts patients.
FDA Expands Approval of Evolocumab to Include Patients at Increased Risk of MACE
The FDA removes the prior requirement for a patient who is already diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease.
Q&A: Dosing Timing of NSAIDs Is Essential for Menstrual Pain
Palmer addresses the limitations of alternative methods such as acetaminophen, herbal supplements, and cannabis products, urging patients to consult health care professionals.
Rise in Off-Label GLP-1 Prescribing Highlights Need for Equitable Access
In association with patients’ race, ethnicity, and social determinants of health, researchers explored the off-label prescribing of GLP-1s approved for type 2 diabetes.
Pharmacist Suggests Early Intervention for Unresolved Menstrual Pain
Michelle Palmer, PharmD, FASCP, also emphasizes the importance of heat therapy, gentle exercise, adequate sleep, and relaxation techniques as management techniques.
FDA Clears OTC Glucose Monitor for Weight Management
The Signos Glucose Monitoring System uses body signals that help to improve sleep, manage weight, and decrease the risk of chronic disease.
Understanding Pharmacists' Perception of AI Is Crucial to Pharmacy Profession
To better understand its potential role in the pharmacy profession, researchers explore artificial intelligence and the ways pharmacists are aware of its growing implementation.
Pharmacists Lack Knowledge, Motivation in Reporting Adverse Drug Reactions
In an exploration of provider reporting and pharmacovigilance, researchers assessed community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding adverse drug reactions.
Pharmacist Discusses NSAIDs in Relieving Menstrual Cramps
Discover effective over-the-counter solutions for menstrual cramps, including NSAIDs and alternative therapies, to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Acetaminophen Misuse in Older Adults Raises Concerns About Liver Damage
Chronic pain affects many older adults, highlighting the need for safe acetaminophen use and effective pain management strategies.
Vaginal Estrogen Tablets Not Linked With Increased Recurrent Stroke Risk
Currently, systemic estrogen replacement therapy is contraindicated for women who have a history of ischemic stroke due to the risk of stroke recurrence.
How Retail Pharmacy is Transforming Immunization Services, Access
As Walgreens senior director of immunizations, Samantha Picking, PharmD, delved into the evolution of pharmacies’ immunization services as well as their dedication to vaccine uptake.