Drug Topics September/October 2025

Pharmacists can help patients navigate the vast array of OTC options for effective pain relief, fever reduction, and targeted symptom management.

The approval expands options for protecting infants from respiratory syncytial virus, which remains a leading cause of pediatric hospitalization.

Pennsylvania’s departments of health and human services provided written guidelines to support community pharmacists in delivering care for patients with opioid use disorder.

Pharmacists can help to address access issues, offer comprehensive medication counseling, and educate patients about disease management.

After exploring nearly every area of pharmacy, Mike Brundage, PharmD, found his true calling as the owner of a small-town independent pharmacy serving 3 Pennsylvania counties.

As misinformation persists, health experts and research point to pharmacists as key communicators in building trust and boosting immunization rates.

The immediacy of data from these monitors is essential in educating patients on managing their chronic disease states.

From verifying vaccination status to administering immunizations, pharmacists can mitigate the spread of various infectious diseases.

Pharmacists can help patients maintain muscle mass, meet their protein needs, and prevent nutritional deficiencies through evidence-based guidance that supports better overall health.

Balancing opioid use with compassion and clinical best practices ensures safe and patient-centered care, supporting pain management and addiction.

Celebrate the vital role of pharmacists in health care this American Pharmacists Month.

Hyperkalemia, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension often don’t manifest until the diseases become chronically uncontrolled, according to Ralph J. Riello III, PharmD, BCPS.