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Pharmacists are now seeking roles that offer better well-being, flexibility, and long-term satisfaction beyond traditional practice settings.

In part 4 of our interview with Michael Kleinrock, lead director of research at IQVIA, he discussed how trends in medication use are currently impacting pharmacy businesses.

More pharmacists are moving into nontraditional roles within health care, driven by limited advancement opportunities, stagnant wages, and a growing desire for flexibility

Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, discusses how the lack of a universal definition for pharmacy deserts is leading to a significant impact on patients’ access and outcomes.

Perceptions of pharmacy as a long-term career have evolved significantly in recent years due to shifts in education, work roles, and workplace challenges.

Susan Cornell, PharmD, CDCES, FAPhA, FADCES, discusses how pharmacists can explain insulin timing and mealtime coordination effectively to patients.

IQVIA’s Lead Director of Research Michael Kleinrock discusses how federal policy has been impacting prescription drug costs in the US and where those trends are expected to go.

Pharmacists play a key role in ensuring safe and effective insulin use by identifying common challenges, providing ongoing education, and supporting patient confidence through regular engagement.

Tamara McCants, PharmD, president of NPhA, and Tazche Turner, PharmD, national president of SNPhA, discuss what to expect at this year’s meeting.

Michael Kleinrock, lead director of research at IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science, discusses the current trends in medication use and where these drivers may be headed in the near future.

Brooklyn Morgan, PharmD, director of state policy at the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations, emphasizes the importance of making the pharmacist's voice heard.

Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, co-owner of Poole's Pharmacy, describes implementing multiple tracking methods to stay ahead of drug shortages.

Crystal Lennartz, president of Health Mart & Health Mart Atlas at McKesson, discusses challenges that independent pharmacies are facing in today's health care landscape.

Jeanine Singer, senior vice president of national and key accounts at McKesson, discusses the company's approach to empowering pharmacists and strengthening the community pharmacy ecosystem.

Through platforms like Health Mart Atlas, the company is providing pharmacies with tools to better understand their financial landscape.

Thomas Sherrer, PharmD, emphasizes the importance of a team-based approach to inventory control.

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.

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 at the federal level.

Brett Barker, PharmD, State Representative in Iowa’s 51st District, discussed Senate File 383 and how it’s intended to impact Iowa pharmacies.

Walgreens Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates discusses ongoing movement at the state level regarding pharmacy benefit manager reform.

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.

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.

Nathan Ramsbacher, PharmD, emphasizes that one of the most significant barriers to clinical quality is patients' inability to access crucial medications due to cost.

The initiative focuses on managing medications for high-risk diabetes patients through a collaborative drug therapy agreement.

Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses how distress experienced by pharmacy technicians can impact the overall safety and quality of pharmacy operations.

Pharmaceutical Strategies Group experts joined Drug Topics to discuss the role GLP-1s play in drug benefit design.

Nicole Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, MSCP, FCCP, discusses how pharmacists can support patient counseling and education around medication abortion.

At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Summer 2025 event, Stephanie Zimmerman, Tom Napolitano, and Luke Gunderson discussed the benefits of Real Value RX.