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Prior to the government shutdown, the FDA approved a generic version of mifeprisone without a public announcement.

Significant patient reports show a lack of response to treatment for community-acquired pneumonia, leading researchers to investigate the use of corticosteroids.

Ashley Moose, PharmD, owner of Moose Pharmacy of Monroe and director of network development at CPESN USA, capped off this fall’s event and discussed where to access sessions on demand.

This is the first Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitor FDA approved for chronic spontaneous urticaria.

This month, Drug Topics® explores a new avenue of pharmacy each week, including AI technology, student education, innovative community services, and the expansion of clinical care.

Amid ongoing approaches to lower drug prices for US patients, like the Most-Favored-Nation policy, this is another partnership the Trump Administration believes will improve access challenges.

In part 2 of our interview, Lissette Logan, PharmD, and Danielle Weaver, PharmD, discuss the evolution of contraceptive services and how pharmacy is supporting rural communities and their patients.

In part 3 of our interview with Bill Wolfe, COO of WriteWise, he discusses the technology backing his team’s approach to forever changing how pharmacy benefits are distributed in the US.

Since 2016, the rate of gabapentin prescribing slowed but is still increasing, especially for women and older adults.

Amid recent measles outbreaks in Texas and Ohio, researchers aim to understand MMR vaccine coverage following postelimination outbreaks throughout the country.

Based on a new report detailing the current trends in PBM types from the Big 3 to new grassroots organizations, Bill Wolfe, COO of WriteWise, discusses a shifting pharmacy benefits landscape.

Researchers address impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on the access, cost, and coverage of glucagon-like peptide-1 medications for patients with diabetes.

In the final part of our interview with Mark Garofoli, PharmD, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, he discusses what the future will hold regarding clinical decision-making following the reported acetaminophen-autism link.

Pharmacists are on the front line for patients looking to self-manage their menstrual pain, making their role invaluable in women’s health.

Pain medication expert Mark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, joined Drug Topics to explore the referenced studies in the Trump Administration’s push to link acetaminophen use with autism.

Amid the prominent use of vaping in today’s society, researchers assess how it impacts pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth, low birth weight, and small for gestational age.

The study results highlight the importance of pneumococcal vaccination for patients with chronic respiratory diseases, particularly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Investigators examine the effects of combination therapy with metformin combined with sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, or thiazolidinediones.

Mark Garofoli, PharmD, BCGP, CPE, CTTS, also known as “the Pain Guy,” discusses his initial reactions upon learning about the Trump Administration linking acetaminophen use with autism.

Further, after the introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 10, investigators note a decrease of infections caused by multidrug resistance infection.

In part 3 of our interview with Rae McMahan, she explores her role at Prescryptive Health and how she’s helping pharmacy stakeholders navigate complex GLP-1 prescription drug benefits.

The model is designed to increase access, utilization, and adherence to insulin by lowering its maximum price.

Along with the Senior Care Pharmacy Coalition, 3 additional long-term care advocacy groups have joined in on calls to pass the Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act.

As part of this announcement, the administration launches initiatives across the National Institutes of Health, the FDA, and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

Through her work as senior vice president of payor solutions at Prescryptive Health, Rae McMahan shares insights into how increased GLP-1 popularity and costs impact pharmacies.

As their scope of practice continues to expand, researchers issue a survey on how community pharmacists conduct point-of-care testing for acute upper respiratory tract infections.

The vote for state and local jurisdictions requiring a prescription for administration of COVID-19 vaccines failed after a tiebreaker vote from the committee chair.

Rae McMahan, senior vice president of payor solutions at Prescryptive Health, discusses GLP-1 access, advertising, and the challenges that often accompany this drug class.