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In case you missed it, this week we had news about potential pharmacy unions, states' regulation of PBMs, rising insulin costs, and more.

Check out important updates from the FDA for the week of April 15.

Representatives from the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) interviewed regulators from 5 states on pharmacy benefit manager laws.

Listening carefully to determine what’s beneath the surface of a patient’s concerns can make a world of difference in providing quality care.

This approval is the second biosimilar approval for manufacturer Alvotech.

Digital therapeutics are positioned as front-runners in the increasingly digital future of health care.

Nine pharmacists from 2 corporate locations in Wakefield and Westerly are seeking to join the Pharmacy Guild in an attempt to improve working conditions.

Kathy Campbell, PharmD, discusses why she believes wellness and proactive health are the future of pharmacy and the unique value they offer compared to traditional models.

Patients in ED being treated for an opioid overdose were more likely to initiate medication for opioid use disorder after discharge when they received peer recovery support services.

Researchers were unable to find a significant benefit for patients for the majority of cancer medications given accelerated FDA approval.

Overall, older adults with diabetes faced a 53% higher risk of developing at least 1 functional limitation during the pandemic compared to older adults without diabetes.

A Q&A with Douglas Hoey, CEO of NCPA, on how the new provision from CMS requiring DIR fees at the point of sale is impacting independent pharmacies in 2024.

The ongoing opioid crisis in the United States shows no signs of slowing down. As trusted community health care professionals, pharmacists must play a key role in fighting it.

With an unprecedented number of Americans in need of mental health care, what role should pharmacists play when it comes to screenings?

With the judge’s failure to approve a settlement class, a $13.5 million settlement against Eli Lilly was called off.

Findings indicating that socioeconomic disparities widened gaps in vaccination timeliness signal the need for increased efforts to promote timely vaccination among children from families with lower income and those without private insurance.

The company’s investigational ABCWY vaccine candidate will be reviewed by the FDA by February 14, 2025.

The DEA informed community pharmacists on e-prescribing fraud and measures necessary to detect it.

A study from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found that a positive PCR test was not associated with an increased risk of a new asthma diagnosis in patients ages 1 to 16.

A string of thefts at local pharmacies has spurred the DEA to issue warnings and share tips for independent pharmacists to keep their stores secure.

In the United States, 12 million adults suffer from co-occurring chronic pain and anxiety or depression. Erasing stigmas, educating patients, and tailoring interventions can help to improve outcomes.

Drug Topics sat down with Sally Rafie, founder of Birth Control Pharmacist, to discuss how pharmacists are well positioned to expand access to reproductive care.

After a long hiatus, research in psychedelic medicine is progressing rapidly. With the potential approval of MDMA in the near future, what role will pharmacists play in integrating these new therapies into treatment plans?

Since a 2019 measles outbreak, the CDC has seen an increasing number of cases in the US.

Although over 38 million people in the US have diabetes, continuous glucose monitor (CGM) uptake is low. Community pharmacists are uniquely positioned to promote uptake due to their frequent interactions with patients and expertise in chronic condition counseling.

The CDC addressed an HPAI A(H5N1) virus infection reported by a commercial dairy farmer in Texas.

Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed bills HB570 and SB274 that would have allowed the state to establish its first Prescription Drug Affordability Board.

“Every pharmacist raises their hand and takes an oath before they graduate to put patients first,” said Bruce Berger, PhD, FAPhA. “But what happens when you exist in an environment every single day where that’s impossible?”