Vaccine Coverage Remains Low Among Forcibly Displaced Children
Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate vaccine coverage and identify factors associated with vaccination among forcibly displaced, pediatric populations.
Hair Loss Therapy Shows Potential for Regeneration in Phase 2 Trial
PP405 targets the primary biological pathway that controls the natural hair growth cycle, separating it from existing therapies.
Pneumococcus Remains Significant Cause of Adult Mortality, Morbidity
Researchers conducted a review that provided updated evidence regarding the pneumococcal disease burden, the evolution of pneumococcal vaccines, and the latest immunization strategies.
Pharmacist Administered Flu Vaccine Increased Uptake Among Older Adults
Researchers wanted to address the potential impact of pharmacist-led influenza immunization services on vaccine uptake in older adults living in Denmark.
Q&A: How Innovation is at the Heart of this Independent Pharmacy’s Growth
Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, joined Drug Topics to discuss her career journey as an independent pharmacy owner and the ways in which she’s been able to grow her business.
Eli Lilly Adds Highest Doses of Zepbound to Online Pharmacy Platform
Providers can prescribe the 12.5 mg and 15 mg vials of tirzepatide starting July 7, with shipments beginning in early August.
Pharmacists Demonstrate Knowledge of Epilepsy, ASM Treatment
Researchers investigated Norwegian pharmacists to understand their expertise, and potential knowledge gaps, regarding issues of epilepsy and treatment using antiseizure medication.
Dupilumab Shows Superiority Over Omalizumab for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
This study is the first to compare 2 biologics for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and coexisting asthma.
Overdose Deaths Begin to Sustain Decline After Decades Long Increase
In 2023, drug overdose deaths sustained declines, but there are still disparities that need to be addressed to continue to decrease these numbers.
At-Home Testing Offers Unique Opportunities for Community Pharmacies
At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Spring 2025 event, diagnostics experts Jenna Anderson and Amanda Wiley explored community pharmacists’ role in at-home testing.
Pharmacy Industry Transitions From Traditional Dispensing to Clinical Services
The future of pharmacy services is not just about dispensing medications but about providing comprehensive and accessible clinical care that meets evolving patient needs.
Pharmacist Involvement Helps Reduce Time to A1c Target
Patients who received pharmacist support reached their A1c goal 14 months sooner than those who did not receive the care.
Pharmacist-Led Contraceptive Delivery App Works for Young Adults
Researchers developed, pilot-tested, and evaluated the feasibility of a telehealth electronic application that simulated pharmacists’ prescribing of contraceptives to adolescents and young adults.
Electronic Deprescribing Interventions Help Older Patients in Long-Term Care
Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications are cited as concerns in older adults who require long-term care, especially for those with comorbidities or at multiple institutions.
Social Media Significantly Influences Attitudes, Behaviors Toward Skin Health
Researchers conducted a systematic review to summarize research that has addressed social media’s impact on skin health promotion activities.
Diabetes Risk Reduction Practices Low for Women With Gestational Diabetes
For women in rural populations, access to education and care is limited, causing disparities in diabetes care.
How to Make the Pharmacy a Community Health Hub
At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Spring 2025, Ashley Keller, CPhT, discussed innovative ways to make pharmacy businesses thrive and, in turn, benefit patients.
FDA Approves Mavyret for Treatment of Acute HCV Infection
The therapy is the first and only oral direct acting antiviral approved by the FDA for HCV infection.
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Limiting PBM Practices
SF 383 prohibits PBMs from limiting patient choice of pharmacy, unfairly excluding pharmacies from networks, and forces them to reimburse pharmacies no less than what they pay affiliated pharmacies for the same drug.
Healthy Diet Provides Health Benefits, Even Without Weight Loss
Investigators find that patients with moderate weight loss or those who were weight resistant still had improvement in cardiometabolic health.
Steatosis Liver Disease Shows Increased Risk of Diabetes for Patients With Atrial Fibrillation
Investigators find that the risk for new-onset diabetes is especially prominent for patients aged 20 to 29 years.
First-in-Class Oral Therapy Is Approved for Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection
This novel mechanism of action provides an alternative therapy for patients with recurrence or those who may not tolerate current first-line therapies.
Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacies: Why Skipping the Counter Puts Patients at Risk
Direct-to-consumer drug sales may undermine patient care and threaten independent pharmacies by reducing access to personalized, comprehensive medication management.
Deucravacitinib Shows Joint, Skin Symptom Improvements in Psoriatic Arthritis
Deucravacitinib demonstrated a statistically significant inhibition of radiographic progression compared to placebo.
Independent Pharmacists’ Unique Role During Disaster Management Efforts
Pharmacists have shown the ability to stand out among other providers amid some of the most debilitating natural disasters in recent history.
Significant Knowledge Gap Exists in Patient Awareness of Psoriatic Disease
Using the “Psoriasis and Beyond” survey design, researchers addressed patients’ awareness of psoriatic diseases and their associated comorbidities.
RFK Jr's Decision to Replace Entire ACIP Panel "Completely Unexpected," Former Member Says
Noel Brewer, PhD, states that the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices will need to quickly work to regain trust.
Late-Life Mood Disorders Could Be Associated With Alzheimer Disease, Dementias
PET and autopsy assays suggest that Alzheimer disease (AD) and non-AD tau pathologies could be the underlying cause of some late-life mood disorders.
May/June OTC Product Roundup: First Aid
Whether it is a kitchen mishap or backyard injury, pharmacists are key in helping patients choose the right OTC first aid products for fast, effective care.
Low Sodium DASH Diet May Reduce Blood Pressure in Patients With T2D
A modified DASH diet with lower sodium optimized for patients with type 2 diabetes reduced both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.