CGM Usage Improves Glycemic, Psychosocial Outcomes for Type 1 Diabetes | ADA 2025
Investigators assessed continuous glucose monitoring with behavioral intervention for patients with type 1 diabetes.
Pharmacist Outreach Reduces Therapeutic Inertia in T2D | ADA 2025
Data presented at ADA’s 85th Scientific Sessions showed patients who received physician education with clinical pharmacist outreach had significantly better A1c levels at 6 months compared to usual care.
Expanding Revenue Streams in Independent Pharmacy: Strategies for Today and the Future
Tara Pfund, PharmD, chief strategy officer with the Cascadia Pharmacy Group, discusses a variety of ways community pharmacists can expand services and support clinical reimbursement.
Pharmacist-Led Diabetes Coaching Improved Glycemic Control, Reduced Expenses | ADA 2025
Abstract researchers explored whether or not a pharmacist could serve as the lead of a diabetes coaching program, aiming to reduce medical expenditures and A1C levels for at-risk patients.
Turning Reconciliation into a Revenue Growth Engine
Heidi Polek, RPh, EMBA, discusses how pharmacies must adopt strategic approaches to maintain financial health and continue providing patient care.
Unlocking Pharmacy Value: A Guide to Payer Program Engagement
Emily Endres, BSPS, and Todd Sega, PharmD, MBA, discuss pressures that pharmacies are currently facing, including reimbursements, competition, and patient needs.
Q&A: Supporting Pharmacy Technicians Through Daily Recognition
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses several different ways pharmacy technician contributions can be better recognized and appreciated.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Expanding Access to Medication Abortion
Nicole Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, MSCP, FCCP, discusses how pharmacist involvement in medication abortion can improve reproductive health care access.
Bridging Gaps, Building Connections: NCPDP’s New Vision for the Future of Pharmacy
John Hill, MBAHCM, and Pooja Babbrah, MBA, from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, discuss their organization’s strategic plan for advancing the pharmacy profession.
Conference Coverage Recap: American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition 2025
Check out our coverage from the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition 2025!
How Drug Benefit Design Trends Are Expected to Impact Pharmacists
Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, from the Pharmaceutical Strategies Group, discuss the 2025 Trends in Drug Benefit Design Report and how it will impact pharmacists.
Pharmacist Discusses Concerns Over Immunization Changes, Public Trust
Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP, expresses concerns about how vaccine recommendations are being communicated, noting a shift away from traditional transparent discussions to less formal channels like social media.
Pharmacist Discusses Vaccine Guidance Uncertainty Following ACIP Removal
Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, highlights the critical role pharmacists play in navigating vaccine recommendations and supporting patient understanding.
Pharmacist Discusses Proactive Approach to Vaccine Recommendations, Patient Trust
Deanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, emphasizes community outreach, especially in areas with high vaccine hesitancy, as a crucial strategy for maintaining public trust in vaccination programs.
Pharmacists Successfully Integrate with Multi-Professional Health Care Teams
Researchers explored pharmacists’ ability to collaborate with other health care professionals in single-disciplinary outpatient practice environments.
Q&A: Prioritizing Pharmacy Technician Well-Being
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses the primary contributors to stress or frustration among pharmacy technicians and how to fix them.
Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development
Researchers reviewed current understandings of the role vaccines play in dermatology, what gaps persist, and what future research is necessary.
FDA Approves Dupilumab for Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid
Bullous pemphigoid is a rare skin condition that causes large blisters filled with fluids that typically occur near skin creases, such as the upper thighs and armpits.
ACIP Panel Removal Sparks Concerns, Pharmacists Warn of More Vaccine Distrust
Pharmacists stress that rebuilding trust is challenging and requires careful, empathetic communication.
SDOH Crucial in Introducing Concept of Social Dermatology
Researchers conducted a narrative review to explore the possibility of integrating social perspectives and aspects into dermatological care and research.
The Independent Pharmacist Championing Innovative, Patient-Centric Care
Amid the continuously evolving role of pharmacists in today’s health care landscape, independent owners like Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, are advancing the profession through innovation.
Cannabis Use Linked With Increased Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Investigators of a study used a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the risk of major adverse cardiac events related to cannabis by using real-world data.
CVS Under Investigation for Text Messages Lobbying Against Louisiana PBM Reform
Louisiana opened the investigation upon discovering a CVS text message campaign sent out to patients asking them to advocate against proposed legislation.
Creating Space for Pharmacy Technicians to Lead and Thrive
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses what a truly inclusive and technician-centered pharmacy looks like and what it takes to get there.
FDA Approves Nitisinone for Treatment of Alkaptonuria
Alkaptonuria affects approximately 1 in 250,000 to 1 million people in the United States.
Dapagliflozin Improves Health Outcomes for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes
The drug could also reduce chronic kidney disease when combined with insulin therapy.
FDA Approves Lenacapavir for Prevention of HIV
The decision makes the therapy the first and only twice-yearly option available in the United States for PrEP.
Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses how to recognize the contribution of pharmacy technicians in day-to-day operations.
Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment
In the study, the composition of the gut microbiome could also be affected by food insecurity, a known social determinant of health.
Pneumococcal Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Increased Among Children Over Last 15 Years
Researchers explored the incidence of pneumococcal hemolytic uremic syndrome in children living in Sweden from January 2009 to December 2024.