Drug Topics November/December 2023

Physician assistants have pulled well ahead of pharmacists in a recent listing of top jobs in the health care profession.

In order to provide the best care, it’s crucial that pharmacists stay up-to-date on the latest guidance and data for flu, COVID-19, and RSV—even when that information is constantly changing.

The foam formulation and once-daily application of roflumilast foam 0.3%, the first FDA-approved drug for seborrheic dermatitis with a new mechanism of action in over 2 decades, makes it a favorable alternative to existing treatments.

Vaccine manufacturers, including Novavax, are still hard at work updating immunizations against a mutating SARS-CoV-2 virus.

Despite societal need, stigma around MAT and MOUD still exists.

Britney Beck, founder and chief people strategist at Hi-Wire HR Consulting, discusses how pharmacists can navigate the current challenges in the labor market.