Evaluating Empagliflozin’s Impact on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Patients with T2D | AHA 2024
Two posted presented at the American Heart Association’s 2024 Scientific Sessions explored empagliflozin among patients with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk.
Rochester Pharmacy Access Coalition Uniting to Fill Gaps from Pharmacy Closures
A collection of hospitals in Rochester, New York, have teamed up to create better access to prescription drugs and combat the city’s pharmacy desert issue.
Eating Problems, Diabetes Distress Associated with Worse Time-in-Range | AHA 2024
Patients with type 2 diabetes who had eating problems and higher levels of diabetes distress had worse time-in-range.
Over Half of US Population Concerned About Prescription Drug Access, Prices
Wolters Kluwer Health conducted a survey of just over 1000 respondents to get US adults’ feelings about notable trends in the pharmacy industry.
Pain After Traumatic Injury Worse for Younger Adults Than Those 65 and Over
Researchers aimed to determine the frequency of pain assessments and the extent of pain scores by age for patients undergoing traumatic surgery.
Medication Optimization Needed for Patients with Long COVID
Investigators said there is an imperative to optimize medication utilization and explore the consequences of medication burden on treatment outcomes in patients with long COVID.
Rite Aid Pharmacist’s Exploration of Immunization, Clinical Programming
Adam J. James, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey as a chain pharmacist.
Self-Management Behavioral Interventions May Improve Pain Outcomes in HIV
Researchers evaluated the efficacy of a self-managed intervention vs enhanced usual care.
COVID-19 Significantly Impacted Health Services for Patients with Pancreatic Cancer
Researchers analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on outcomes for patients with pancreatic cancer living in England.
Q&A: Rite Aid Pharmacist Boosts Public Health Through Immunization and Clinical Programs
Drug Topics sat down with Adam J. James, PharmD, to discuss his journey from chain pharmacist to innovation leader at Rite Aid."
Q&A: Common Reasons Independent Pharmacies Face PBM Audits
A conversation with Trent Thiede, PharmD, MBA, president of PAAS National, at NCPA 2024.
How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Impact Pharmacy Reimbursement | ASPL 2024
Pharmacy experts from AON Pharmacy in Florida discussed the Inflation Reduction Act and how it affects reimbursement for Medicare Part D drugs.
Pharmacist-Led CGM Workflow Could Help Improve Diabetes Outcomes
A study found that a continuous glucose monitor workflow led by a pharmacist led to reduced HbA1c levels.
Specialty Pharmacist Transforms HIV Care Outside of the Pharmacy
Cassandra Esperant, PharmD, AAHIVP, discussed the ups and downs of her career journey as a clinical HIV pharmacist.
Q&A: Advantages of NADAC for Stakeholders in the Drug Supply Chain
A conversation with AJ Loiacono, co-founder and CEO of Capital RX, at NCPA 2024.
Black, Hispanic Patients Underrepresented in Food Allergy Immunotherapy Trials
Researchers compared the racial and ethnic representation of participants in food allergen trials with patients who experience food allergies.
The Supreme Court Decisions Impacting Pharmacy Industry, Agency Interactions | ASPL 2024
Selina Coleman, JD, Partner in Life Sciences Health Industry Group at Reed Smith LLP, discussed recent developments in Supreme Court decisions impacting pharmacy operations.
Lenacapavir for PrEP Demonstrates Strong Efficacy, Adherence in Phase 3 Trial
The data from PURPOSE 2 will be published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
FDA Aligns with Pharmacists in Ensuring Integrity of Drug Supply Chain | ASPL 2024
An FDA representative gave a presentation on her organization’s recent updates regarding drug supply chain rules and regulations.
Greater Depression Severity Linked with Increased Diabetes Risk
A recent study found that with greater depression severity, metabolic and clinical characteristics such as HbA1c, fasting blood glucose, and triglyceride levels increased.
How DSCSA Serves as the Drug Supply Chain’s Lead Investigator | ASPL 2024
Pharmacy law experts detailed the Drug Supply Chain Security Act, highlighting the role each entity within the supply chain plays in ensuring the safety and authenticity of US prescription drugs.
Copayment Burden Affects Medication Adherence in Chronic Conditions
High copayments can be a structural barrier to medication therapy adherence.
FDA Accepts BLA Resubmission for Epidermolysis Bullosa Gene Therapy
The agency assigned prademagene zamikeracel a PDUFA target action date of April 29, 2025.
The Nuances of Marijuana’s Potential Rescheduling | ASPL 2024
FDA experts gathered to discuss the DEA’s rescheduling of marijuana and how it will impact the pharmaceutical supply chain.
Q&A: Educating Patients on Importance of Flu Vaccination
Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA, discusses effective ways pharmacists can educate and encourage their communities on the importance of flu vaccination.
Overweight, Obesity Linked with Increased Long COVID Risk in Pediatric Patients
Research has found that children and young adults with overweight or obesity may be at a significantly increased risk of developing long COVID.
Prescription Drugs in the US Must Be Viewed as Critical Infrastructure | ASPL 2024
Stephen Schondelmeyer, PharmD, PhD, FAPhA, gave a presentation on US drug shortages and their global implications.
COVID-19 Vaccines May Reduce Incidence of Long COVID Symptoms
A new study found that individuals who received a COVID-19 vaccine more recently were less likely to develop long COVID.
Corresponding Responsibility of Pharmacies, DEA to Uphold Controlled Substances Act | ASPL 2024
Joel Ferre, JD, Assistant United States Attorney in Utah, led a discussion covering the DEA and pharmacies’ roles in reporting red flags when dispensing medication.
FDA Roundup: Rosacea Treatment, Proposal to Remove Oral Phenylephrine from OTC Products
Check out these important FDA updates from the week of November 4.