Counseling Patients on CGM, Smartphone Compatibility Usage
Recently, the FDA alerted users of missed notifications for continuous glucose monitoring devices and Bluetooth smartphone compatibility.
What Pharmacists Need to Know About Suzetrigine for Pain Management
Madison Irwin, PharmD, BCPS, discusses the importance of suzetrigine’s approval in the pain management space and potential challenges or barriers in its adoption.
What To Know: FDA Approves Apomorphine for Parkinson Disease
Expert highlights the benefits of using apomorphine infusion to provide more consistent medication levels and reduce the unpredictable fluctuations.
Majority of People Support Pharmacist Prescribed Hormonal Contraceptives
Investigators from the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy discuss 2 studies that assessed perspectives on pharmacist prescribed hormonal contraceptives.
Benefits of Incorporating Biosimilars Into Health System Formularies
Chelsee Jensen, PharmD, BCPS, senior pharmacy specialist at the Mayo Clinic, discusses key benefits of incorporating biosimilars into a health system's formulary.
Pharmacists Can Play Important Role in Contraceptive Services
A discussion with Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, on how community pharmacists can improve access to contraceptive services.
How Pharmacists Can Integrate Maternity Care Services Into Routine Workflows
Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, professor of pharmacy practice at Ohio Northern University, provides best tips and practices for providing maternity care.
Pharmacists Critical for Helping Patients in Maternity Care Deserts
A discussion with Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, professor of pharmacy practice at Ohio Northern University.
As Support for Medication Abortion Grows, Pharmacists Can Be Patient Advocates
A conversation with Antonia Biggs, PhD, professor and acting director of the Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health Program at the University of California, San Francisco.
Community Pharmacy’s Future Hangs on Advocacy, Support From All Healthcare Professionals
A conversation with Jennifer Bacci, PharmD, MPH, endowed associate professor of Innovative Pharmacy Practice at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy.
Sustaining Positivity Among Students, Professionals Critical for Pharmacy’s Future
A conversation with David Nau, PhD, professor of social and administrative pharmacy, and director of assessment at Ohio Northern University.
Challenges Pharmacists May Face When Implementing CGM Counseling
A conversation with Heather Folz, PharmD, BCACP and Christina H. Sherrill, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM.
Hands-On CGM Training Helps Student Pharmacists Prepare for Career
Heather Folz, PharmD, BCACP and Christina H. Sherrill, PharmD, BCACP, BC-ADM, discuss a recent study that examined how wearing a continuous glucose monitor impacts student pharmacists.
Pharmacists Must Be Aware of Polypharmacy Risk in Patients With Long COVID
Henry Ukachukwu Michael, PhD, discusses the importance of optimizing medication utilization in patients with long COVID.
Pharmacy Students Increasingly View Profession More Positively
David Nau, PhD, discusses how more graduating pharmacy students say they would choose pharmacy again if starting college over.
Bringing Providers Into the Pharmacy Can Help Foster Better Relationships, Improve Patient Care
Rebecca Lahrman, PharmD, MS, BCACP, discusses her experience taking medical students for rotations in a community pharmacy.
Improving Hypoglycemia Outcomes Through Community-Wide Strategies
Jennifer Goldman, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, discusses how putting glucagon kits in public areas and long-term care facilities can help patients with diabetes.
Giving Pharmacists Prescriptive Authority for Glucagon Would Benefit Patients with Diabetes
Jennifer Goldman, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP, professor of pharmacy practice at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, discuses the benefits of glucagon.
Education is Crucial to Prevent Hypoglycemia in Patients with Diabetes
Jennifer Goldman, PharmD, CDCES, BC-ADM, FCCP, discusses key risk factors for hypoglycemia and what education programs should emphasize so people with diabetes and their caregivers can improve its management.
Important Updates in RSV Vaccination Guidelines | ASHP Midyear
A conversation with Chelsea Keedy, PharmD, BCACP, clinical assistant professor at the University of Georgia, on RSV vaccine recommendations.
Promising Therapies, Treatment Strategies for HR+ Breast Cancer | ASHP Midyear
A conversation with Julia L. Ziegengeist, PharmD, BCOP, clinical pharmacist coordinator of breast medical oncology for the Levine Cancer Institute at Atrium Health.
Pharmacists’ Role in Helping Patients Manage COPD | ASHP Midyear
Lourdes Cross, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, discussed chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and how pharmacists are positioned to help patients’ exacerbations.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Educating Patients About RSV Vaccine | ASHP Midyear
A conversation with Chelsea Keedy, PharmD, BCACP, clinical assistant professor at the University of Georgia.
Gap in Biosimilar Knowledge Causes Barriers to Implementation | ASHP Midyear
Amanuel Kehasse, PharmD, PhD, explored reasons why patients and providers may be avoiding the implementation of biosimilar medications.
Top Products to Help with Winter Skin Concerns | ASHP Midyear
Ethan Melillo, PharmD, CDOE, senior manager of Integrated Health at L’Oréal, provides some of his favorite recommendations to help with irritated skin.
SGLT2 Inhibitors Recommended for Treating CKD | ASHP Midyear
Denise Kelley, PharmD, BCPS, FASHP, discussed the efficacy of medications designed to treat the progression of chronic kidney disease.
Tips Pharmacists Can Use to Help Women Experiencing Depression | ASHP Midyear
A conversation with Kathleen Vest, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, FCCP, professor of Pharmacy Practice at Drake University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
How Pharmacists Can Help Patients Manage MASLD | ASHP Midyear
Kathryn Litten, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss how pharmacists can counsel patients with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.
Barriers to CGM Uptake Among Patients, Providers | ASHP Midyear
A discussion with Kevin Cowart, PharmD, MPH, BCACP, FCCP, BCPS, assistant professor at the University of South Florida Taneja College of Pharmacy.
How Nonstatin Therapies Can Optimize Patients’ Cardiovascular Health | ASHP Midyear
John Bucheit, PharmD, discussed lipid-lowering medications and how nonstatins can be beneficial for cardiovascular health.