“I just hope that pharmacists’ judgment can soon be a contributing factor in pharmacotherapy decisions made by PBMs and insurance companies.”

Go to Bat for Patients in Need

An inside look at the process from prescription to dispensing.

UMass Memorial Provides Model for Curbside Medication Delivery

Prepare to counsel patients on microbiome-related products.

Microbiome Research Calls  for Due Diligence in Pharmacy

Preparation taking place in some pharmacies, but clarification is still needed.

COVID-19 Testing Is Not an Automatic Choice for Pharmacists

Once largely stigmatized, illicit substances are breaking into the field of pain management. 

Psychedelic Medicines for Pain Go Mainstream

Despite some anticipated hesitancy, demand for the novel coronavirus vaccine will be significant when it becomes available.

Pharmacies Must Prepare for a COVID-19 Vaccine

“Pharmacists should ensure that patients have a written asthma action plan.”

Pharmacists Are Key Players in Asthma Management

Enhanced pharmacy services such as home delivery, curbside services, and expanded personal patient outreach create opportunities to address social determinants of health during the pandemic.

Social Determinants of Health: Tackle Disparities From the Pharmacy

In response to the study, the NYC Department of Health is pursuing large-scale implementation of this approach, targeting diabetes hot spots across the city through public health messaging, mailed print materials, and Care Calls.

NYC-Based Study Improves A1c Levels in Poverty Areas With High Diabetes Prevalence

“We know that if we don’t address these potential difficulties before they occur, the burden to families can be devastating and the health care costs are tremendous.”

Addressing Diabetes Management Disparities in Minority Children 

In an interview with Drug Topics®, Richard Scholz, chief strategy officer of ERxDirect, explained the prominence of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic and the lasting implications of new technologies during unprecedented times.

Drug Topics July 2020