OTC Product Roundup: Sun Care Needs
Pharmacists can help patients dodge sunburns and soak up summer fun with the best OTC sun care picks.
Community Pharmacies Can Provide Nutritional Services, but a Limited Number Have Them
Pharmacists and dietitians acknowledge that older adults and patients with misconceptions about or poor knowledge of diet should be screened for interventions.
FluMist Nasal Spray Vaccine Is Now Available for Home Delivery
AstraZeneca now offers FluMist Home, allowing eligible patients to receive and self-administer the flu vaccine entirely at home.
Strategies for Expanding Revenue Streams in Independent Pharmacy Today and in the Future
Tara Pfund, PharmD, chief strategy officer with Cascadia Pharmacy Group, discusses various ways community pharmacists can expand services and support clinical reimbursement.
Pharmacy Access and Its Impact on Medicare Beneficiaries
Pharmacy closures are reducing access to medications and services, raising concerns about their impact on patient care, especially for Medicare beneficiaries.
Independent Pharmacies Opening, Closing More Than Chain Storefronts
Amid increased market concerns, researchers explored retail and independent community pharmacy turnover rates spanning from 2010 to 2023.
Novel Therapy Is Approved for Myasthenia Gravis
The FDA granted priority review for this drug due to the longstanding need for a treatment strategy that could improve upon the standard of care.
Community Pharmacies Are Safe, Accessible Locations for Adolescent Reproductive Health Care
Adolescents often are at higher risk of unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and sexually transmitted infections due to inadequate knowledge of protective practices.
Novel Therapy Could Help Patients Keep Weight Off After Stopping GLP-1s
A phase 2 trial found RDX-002 significantly lowered triglycerides and reduced weight regain in patients who had recently stopped GLP-1 therapy.
How Flexible Dosing Medications Can Help Your Pharmacy Thrive
At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Summer 2025 event, Stephanie Zimmerman, Tom Napolitano, and Luke Gunderson discussed the benefits of Real Value Rx.
Unlocking Pharmacy Value Through Payer Program Engagement
Experts discuss how pharmacists can successfully navigate value-based care models, overcome operational barriers, and generate new revenue streams.
Off-Label Vaccine Use Persistent, Increased Awareness Needed
Exploring WHO National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups, researchers assessed the global adoption and trends of off-label vaccine use since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Health Care Expert Expresses Mixed Feelings About Recommendations for 2025-2026 Influenza Vaccination Policies
Pharmacies play a significant role in influenza vaccination.
Community Pharmacists Face Barriers Providing Gender-Specific Guidance
Using a web-based survey of people in Japan, researchers determined the perceived barriers pharmacists face when counseling patients with gender-specific diseases.
Navigating Legal, Billing Challenges in Pharmacists’ Clinical Services
Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS, discusses the legal and billing challenges hindering pharmacy practices and opportunities to overcome them.
Conference Coverage: American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions
Check out our coverage of the American Diabetes Association's 85th Scientific Sessions!
Back-to-School Readiness: How Your Pharmacy Can Support Families This Fall
Back-to-school is a key time for independent pharmacies to offer vaccines, manage medications, and support families as trusted community health partners.
Increased Vaccination Could Curb Burden of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Investigators find a large burden of hospitalization due to community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) for adults in the US, mainly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Pharmacist, Provider Partnership Can Help Increase RSV Vaccine Uptake
Collaboration between pharmacists and primary care providers enhances RSV vaccine uptake by improving patient education and trust.
GLP-1s Linked With Increased Risk of Optic Nerve Disorders
Among patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers explored how tirzepatide or semaglutide use was associated with first-time reports of optic nerve or visual pathway disorders.
Pharmacists Can Help Dispel Vaccine Misinformation
Vaccines prevent millions of deaths annually, and pharmacists play a crucial role in combating misinformation and enhancing community immunization access.
Rethinking Medication Adherence: Patient-Centered Solutions for Better Outcomes
Pharmacists are tackling persistent medication nonadherence by using technology and community support to address barriers.
Q&A: How Pharmacists Find Themselves in Non-Traditional Roles
As a clinical pharmacy consultant with more than a decade of experience, Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, shared her insights into non-traditional pharmacy roles.
Pharmacists' Role Expands in the Era of Cannabis Rescheduling
Rescheduling cannabis empowers pharmacists to lead in patient care by evaluating safety, interactions, and formulations while providing education.
Initiation of Semaglutide Does Not Decrease Health Care Spending
Investigators found that health care costs rose despite the benefits seen with starting semaglutide for patients with and without diabetes.
Pharmacist-Led Opioid Deprescribing Is Safe, Effective
Researchers presented findings from a pharmacist-led pilot program for opioid deprescribing among patients in a palliative care clinic.
An Update on State-Level Authority on Pharmacy Immunization
Understanding post-PREP implications is critical for evaluating current public health delivery, identifying ongoing access, and informing future policy.
Independent Pharmacy Wants to Be a “One-Stop Shop for Our Patients”
Kimberly Jones, RPh, shares how Austin Pharmacy & Medical Supplies combines pharmacy and medical supply services under one roof.
GLP-1 No Longer on FDA’s Drug Shortage List
Compounding pharmacies help meet patient needs by formulating alternative versions in the face of drug shortages but are no longer allowed to compound them.
Pregnancy Complications Increase Risk of Ischemic Stroke at Younger Age
Although stroke is not common in pregnancy or childbearing years, pregnancy can increase the risk.