APhA Platform Aims to Tackle Pharmacy Workforce Shortage
The American Pharmacists Association announced the launch of its transformative HealthShifts platform in collaboration with the California Pharmacists Association and powered by Locumate.
Mirikizumab Demonstrates Sustained Clinical, Endoscopic Outcomes for Crohn Disease
Patients who achieved clinical remission at 1 year in VIVID-1 maintain clinical remission at 92.9% at 2 years with the Crohn Disease Activity Index.
Critical Knowledge Gap in Managing Chronic Pain Among Patients with AxSpA
Researchers addressed unmet needs in the treatment of chronic pain for patients living with axial spondyloarthritis.
Many Americans Trust Health Care Providers, Scientific Researchers
The survey results show 1 in 4 Americans ranked health care access and affordability as their highest public health priority for government officials to address.
Dead Birds on Lake Michigan Shore Raise Bird Flu Concerns in Chicago
Experts believe a bird flu outbreak is responsible for hundreds of dead birds washing ashore on the beaches of Chicago.
NSAIDs Provided Most Benefits, Least Harm in Treating Pediatric Acute Pain
In a network meta-analysis, researchers compared the safety and efficacy of available analgesic treatment for treating acute pain in children.
Cannabis Use Does Not Predict Relief in Patients With Chronic Pain
A recent study found that edible or smoked cannabis use predicted little variability in pain relief.
FDA Grants Priority Review to Brensocatib for Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis
With the acceptance of the new drug application and granting priority review, the target action date is August 12, 2025.
FDA Alerts of Potential Missed Safety Notifications With Smartphone–Compatible Diabetes Devices
App notifications can be effected by various notification focuses, software updates, or connecting hardware, such as car audio or wireless earphones.
Q&A: Challenges Pharmacists Face in Assessing, Addressing Health Literacy
Karissa Kim, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, discusses the main challenges pharmacists face in assessing and addressing patients’ health literacy levels.
Heart Disease Remains Leading Cause of Death in US
The prevalence of high blood pressure is highest in Mississippi at 40.2% compared with the lowest in Colorado at 24.6%.
Premature, Early Menopause Associated with Increased Risk of T2D
Researchers conducted a population-based study of women in Korea to analyze the association between age at menopause and incidence of type 2 diabetes.
FDA Grants ADI-001 Fast Track Designation as Treatment of Refractory Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
ADI-001 is an investigation allogeneic gamma delta chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy that targets CD20 for the treatment of a variety of autoimmune diseases.
FDA Grants ABO-101 Orphan Drug, Rare Pediatric Disease Designations for PH1
Primary hyperoxaluria type 1 (PH1) is a rare genetic condition that affects the kidney, bladder, or urinary tract, and indicates high levels of oxalates in the urine.
Q&A: How Pharmacists Can Use AI to Humanize Care
Scott Nelson, PharmD, MS, FAMIA, ACHIP, joined Drug Topics to discuss the 2025 Pharmacy Forecast and AI’s role in the future of pharmacy practice.
Black Rural Patients Experience Higher Mortality Risk for Health Care-Associated Infection
Investigators also find that the proportion of patients that were admitted to the intensive care unit after hospital admission was much higher for Black rural patients.
Digital Education Games Could Help Improve Diabetes Management in Children
Children with type 1 diabetes who watched educational videos and played games had improved glycemic control and quality of life.
RFK Jr Says Trump Administration ‘Committed’ to PBM Reform
As a new presidential administration begins to take shape, experts are curious about its promises of potential PBM reform within the pharmacy benefits industry.
Biofeedback Shows Promising Results in Treating Chronic Pain
In a systematic review, researchers explored how biofeedback impacted rehabilitation in patients experiencing chronic pain disorders.
FDA Approves Ranibizumab Injection for Diabetic Macular Edema
The therapy is now the first and only FDA-approved treatment that maintains vision with fewer treatments compared to standard-of-care injections.
Newer Diabetes Medications Associated With Lower Risk of MACE, Reductions in Hemoglobin A1c
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors are more cardioprotective in older adults and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists for younger patients.
Q&A: How Bringing Medical Students Into the Pharmacy Can Enhance Collaboration
Rebecca Lahrman, PharmD, MS, BCACP discusses her time as a preceptor and what she learned from the experience.
Q&A: Regulatory, Administrative Framework Creates Barriers for Health-System Pharmacy
Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FCCP, FAST, discussed tactics and challenges health-system pharmacy encounters within the distribution of patient benefits.
Patients with Obesity Showed High Discontinuation, Low Reinitiation of GLP-1 RAs
Researchers addressed the factors leading to and the rates of discontinuation and reinitiation of GLP-1 RAs among adults with obesity.
FDA Approves Apomorphine for Treatment of Motor Fluctuations in Parkinson Disease
The drug will be made available in the second quarter of 2025.
Amazon Pharmacy’s Subscription Service Associated With Improved Medication Adherence, Reduced Costs
Approximately 29% of patients were also more likely to refill their medication, leading investigators to consider an association between medication adherence.
Q&A: Pharmacists’ Role in Helping Patients Manage Ultra-High-Cost Drugs
Erin Fox, PharmD, MHA, BCPS, FASHP, joined Drug Topics to explore ultra-high-cost drugs and pharmacists’ role in managing patients’ prescription regimens.
Subcutaneous Amycretin Shows Weight Loss of 9.7% for 20 Weeks
In a phase 1b/2a clinical trial, investigators evaluated the once weekly subcutaneous drug for safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and proof-of-concept.
Semaglutide Does Not Increase Depression, Suicidal Ideation in Patients With Obesity
Taking once-weekly subcutaneous semaglutide does not increase depression symptoms or suicidal ideation in patients with obesity.
COVID-19 Had Worst Disease Outcomes Among Respiratory Viruses
In their exploration of 2 separate respiratory virus seasons, researchers examined the severity of illness for SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.
