Expert Discusses McKesson's Approach to Supporting Community Pharmacies | McKesson ideaShare
Through platforms like Health Mart Atlas, the company is providing pharmacies with tools to better understand their financial landscape.
A Team Effort Is Needed for Inventory Management | McKesson ideaShare
Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, emphasizes the importance of a team-based approach to inventory control.
Congressman Discusses PBM Reform and Transparent Practices | McKesson ideaShare
Buddy Carter, PBM, US Representative (R-GA), emphasizes the critical role of pharmacists, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, and advocates for provider status recognition.
How State-Level PBM Reform Can Lead to Federal Legislation
In part 3 of our interview with Iowa State Representative Brett Barker, PharmD, he discusses how legislation at the state level is gradually informing decisions on the federal side.
Iowa Bill Adding Transparency, Accountability to PBM Practices
Brett Barker, PharmD, State Representative in Iowa’s 51st District, discussed Senate File 383 and how it’s intended to impact Iowa pharmacies.
State-Level PBM Reform Vital for Community Pharmacies, Patient Access
Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates discusses ongoing movement at the state level regarding pharmacy benefit manager reform.
Physicians Looking to Pharmacists for Patient Engagement in Diabetes Management | ADA 2025
Jon Easter, RPh, discusses pharmacists’ ability to improve patient engagement in diabetes care following his presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions.
Pharmacist Integration in Health Care Team Improves Patient Access, Outcomes | ADA 2025
Jon Easter, RPh, joined Drug Topics to discuss pharmacists’ roles within health care teams following his presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions.
Expert Discusses How Clinical Pharmacists Improve Diabetes Care | ADA 2025
Nathan Ramsbacher, PharmD, emphasizes that one of the most significant barriers to clinical quality is patients' inability to access crucial medications due to cost.
Ambulatory Care Pharmacists Help Decrease A1c Levels in Primary Care Program | ADA 2025
The initiative focuses on managing medications for high-risk diabetes patients through a collaborative drug therapy agreement.
How Pharmacy Technician Burnout Impacts Patient Care
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses how distress experienced by pharmacy technicians can impact the overall safety and quality of pharmacy operations.
GLP-1s Serving as the Intersection of Cost, Utilization
Pharmaceutical Strategies Group experts joined Drug Topics to discuss the role GLP-1s play in drug benefit design.
Equipping Pharmacists for Evidence-Based Abortion Medication Access
Nicole Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, MSCP, FCCP, discusses how pharmacists can support patient counseling and education around medication abortion.
Flexible Dosing Medications to Help Your Pharmacy Thrive
At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Summer 2025 event, Stephanie Zimmerman, Tom Napolitano, and Luke Gunderson discussed the benefits of Real Value RX.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Navigating Vaccine Misinformation and Disinformation
Kevin Cleveland, PharmD, discusses how pharmacists are uniquely positioned to provide immediate, direct interactions with patients, making them vital in addressing vaccine misinformation.
Expanding Revenue Streams in Independent Pharmacy: Strategies for Today and the Future
Tara Pfund, PharmD, chief strategy officer with the Cascadia Pharmacy Group, discusses a variety of ways community pharmacists can expand services and support clinical reimbursement.
Turning Reconciliation into a Revenue Growth Engine
Heidi Polek, RPh, EMBA, discusses how pharmacies must adopt strategic approaches to maintain financial health and continue providing patient care.
Unlocking Pharmacy Value: A Guide to Payer Program Engagement
Emily Endres, BSPS, and Todd Sega, PharmD, MBA, discuss pressures that pharmacies are currently facing, including reimbursements, competition, and patient needs.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Expanding Access to Medication Abortion
Nicole Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, MSCP, FCCP, discusses how pharmacist involvement in medication abortion can improve reproductive health care access.
Bridging Gaps, Building Connections: NCPDP’s New Vision for the Future of Pharmacy
John Hill, MBAHCM, and Pooja Babbrah, MBA, from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, discuss their organization’s strategic plan for advancing the pharmacy profession.
How Drug Benefit Design Trends Are Expected to Impact Pharmacists
Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, from the Pharmaceutical Strategies Group, discuss the 2025 Trends in Drug Benefit Design Report and how it will impact pharmacists.
Pharmacist Discusses Concerns Over Immunization Changes, Public Trust
Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP, expresses concerns about how vaccine recommendations are being communicated, noting a shift away from traditional transparent discussions to less formal channels like social media.
Pharmacist Discusses Vaccine Guidance Uncertainty Following ACIP Removal
Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, highlights the critical role pharmacists play in navigating vaccine recommendations and supporting patient understanding.
Pharmacist Discusses Proactive Approach to Vaccine Recommendations, Patient Trust
Deanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, emphasizes community outreach, especially in areas with high vaccine hesitancy, as a crucial strategy for maintaining public trust in vaccination programs.
ACIP Panel Removal Sparks Concerns, Pharmacists Warn of More Vaccine Distrust
Pharmacists stress that rebuilding trust is challenging and requires careful, empathetic communication.
Creating Space for Pharmacy Technicians to Lead and Thrive
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses what a truly inclusive and technician-centered pharmacy looks like and what it takes to get there.
Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses how to recognize the contribution of pharmacy technicians in day-to-day operations.
Pharmacists as Problem Solvers in a Patient-Centric Health Community
Independent pharmacy owner and educator Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, shares her hopes for the future of the pharmacy industry and advice for the next generation of pharmacists.
Supporting the Well-Being of Community Pharmacy Technicians
A conversation with Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Chicago Illinois Retzky College of Pharmacy.
Connecting Pharmacists, Medical Providers Through Collaborative Care
Owner of Avant Pharmacy, and President of the Avant Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, discusses how her work in the industry is reaching far beyond the pharmacy counter.