Drug Topics January/February 2026

Acoltremon ophthalmic solution effectively increases tear production for dry eye disease, demonstrating benefits and a favorable safety profile in clinical trials.

Pharmacists guide smokers in choosing effective OTC cessation aids, enhancing success rates with tailored nicotine replacement therapies for cravings and withdrawal relief.

HIV care faces challenges from persistent stigmas and misinformation, hindering effective prevention and treatment integration into primary health care.

Pharmacists play an important role in guiding safe and effective OTC pain management, ensuring optimal patient care and minimizing risks.

CDC updates vaccination guidelines, emphasizing individual choice for COVID-19 and standalone chickenpox shots, while addressing vaccine hesitancy and misinformation.

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

With infectious disease rates expected to jump as US vaccine schedules are reworked, antimicrobial stewardship programs are seeking community pharmacists.

Pharmacogenomics enhances cardiometabolic disease management by personalizing medication based on genetic profiles, empowering pharmacists to optimize patient care.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in managing complex medication regimens, ensuring safety and effectiveness for patients with behavioral health conditions.

Pharmacists play a crucial role in managing polypharmacy, enhancing patient care through medication reconciliation and personalized therapy strategies.

Pharmacists enhance travel medicine by offering tailored consultations, risk assessments, and vaccine management, ensuring safe international travel for patients.

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

Fremanezumab significantly reduces migraine days in children and adolescents, offering a vital preventive option for managing episodic migraines.

The ASHP Midyear Meeting 2025 showcases pharmacy's evolution, emphasizing teamwork, specialized roles, and innovative strategies to enhance patient care and outcomes.