Acupuncture Represents Effective Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Sciatica Pain Management
Acupuncture, a practice with thousands of years of history, has become increasingly accepted in mainstream medicine.
Patient-Level Interventions Can Increase HPV Vaccination Rates in Communities | IDWeek 2024
Vaccination against HPV can prevent thousands of cases of cancer each year.
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine’s Impact on Various Patient Outcomes | IDWeek 2024
Researchers explored the efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for the 2023-2024 period and its efficacy in improving various patient outcomes.
PBMs and Value-Based Care: A Pathway to Better Pharmacy Reimbursement
David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, joined Drug Topics to discuss value-based care and how it has changed the way pharmacy operates.
Pharmacists as Key Players in Managing Chronic Conditions | ACCP 2024
Pharmacist management of chronic conditions can lead to improved patient outcomes.
Managing Medication Overuse Headache in Chronic Migraine
Patients with chronic migraine can frequently overuse acute medications, leading to medication overuse headaches.
At Higher Risk, Vaccine Efficacy, Uptake Are Crucial for Older Adult Populations | IDWeek 2024
Three RSV vaccines are currently FDA approved for use in adults aged 60 or older.
Collaborative Care Approaches Can Improve Provider Shortage, Pharmacist-Physician Relationships | ACCP 2024
In posters presented at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2024 Annual Meeting, researchers explored the implementation of collaborative care programs within various health systems.
As Meningococcal Disease Rates Rise, Researchers Evaluate Vaccine Efficacy | IDWeek 2024
Cases of meningococcal disease currently exceed prepandemic levels.
Enhancing Medication Access, Addressing Health Disparities in Community Pharmacies | ACCP 2024
Findings from a collection of posters at ACCP underscore the critical role of community pharmacies in promoting health equity and providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
NCPA Addresses Independent Pharmacists’ Hesitancy to Stock Medicare-Negotiated Drugs
The National Community Pharmacists Association surveyed over 4000 independent pharmacy owners and managers for their thoughts on the 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations.
Chain Pharmacist on “Feeling Like a Rock Star” in His Community
James Rider, PharmD, shared his experiences as a pharmacy manager at CVS.
New Vaccines in the Pipeline: Norovirus, Lyme Disease, and Combination COVID-19–Flu | IDWeek 2024
Dozens of presentations at IDWeek 2024 focused on available immunizations, such as those for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and flu.
Q&A: Why Value-Based Care Can Lead to Increased Revenue in the Pharmacy
David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, discussed pharmacy benefit managers and their impact on value-based care within pharmacies.
5 Questions With a Pharmacist: Stevie Veach from MercyOne Pharmacy
In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Stevie Veach of MercyOne Pharmacy in Dubuque, Iowa, talked about her pharmacy’s offerings and how they serve her community’s patients.
Q&A: Pharmacy’s Evolving Relationship with Value-Based Care
David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, further discussed value-based care and his company’s ongoing collaboration with pharmacies across the country.
Pharmacy Education Must Keep Pace With Changing Health Care Landscape | ACCP 2024
Posters presented at ACCP 2024 revealed gaps in pharmacy students’ understanding of off-label drug applications and identified strengths and weaknesses among pharmacy graduates.
Cost of IVF Medications Increased by 84% Over 10-Year Period
The financial burden of in vitro fertilization (IVF) medications has become increasingly prohibitive, limiting the availability of fertility treatments for many.
Optimizing Heart Failure Outcomes With Medication Management, Screening | ACCP 2024
Pharmacists can screen for social determinants of health and patient beliefs about medications as a way to improve adherence and subsequent outcomes in heart failure.
Chain Pharmacist Leads the Way in Patient Care Innovation
Drug Topics sat down with Adam J. James, PharmD, to discuss learnings from his extensive experience at Rite Aid.
Clinical Pharmacists Play Pivotal Role in Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease
In a systematic review, researchers explored the role of clinical pharmacists within a multidisciplinary team treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
FDA Approves Ensifentrine, Novel Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
On June 26, 2024, the FDA approved ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre) for the treatment of COPD.
Q&A: How Pharmacists Stand in the Gap for Value-Based Care
David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, shared his thoughts on value-based care and how it is used within a pharmacy setting.
Pharmacy-Based Services Combat SUD, HIV, STI Syndemic-Related Harms
As health care systems and the current syndemic continue to evolve, pharmacies are poised to play a crucial role in improving public health.
Examining Impact of Addiction Medicine Consult Service on MOUD Initiation | ACCP 2024
Research presented at ACCP 2024 found that addiction medicine consult services could help increase medication for opioid use disorder initiation.
FDA Approves Ceftobiprole Medocaril Sodium for 3 Indications
The FDA approved ceftobiprole medocaril sodium for injection (Zevtera) in April 2024.
The Role of Mobile Checkout in Helping Pharmacies Maximize Profitability
Jon Minkin, enterprise account executive at NimbleRx, shared how his company can help independent pharmacies unlock revenue opportunities.
How Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company Is Approaching Drug Pricing Transparency
Erin Albert, vice president of pharmacy relations and chief privacy officer at Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC, discussed drug pricing and what her company is doing to revolutionize transparency.
Weekend ICYMI: October 7 to October 11
In case you missed it, this week we had stories about medication-related disaster preparedness, COVID-19 and cardiovascular risks, legal battles over inflated insulin prices, and more.
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