Artificial Intelligence in Pharmacy Has Potential to Change Landscape | APhA 2025
Ravi Patel, PharmD, MBA, MS, lead innovation advisor in the School of Pharmacy at the University of Pittsburgh, explains how artificial intelligence can be used in pharmacy.
Why Pharmacists Should Never Rely Solely on AI's OTC Recommendations | APhA 2025
Dan Krinsky, BS, MS, RPh, FAPhA, discusses the use of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence in assisting pharmacists for the management of OTC self-care products.
OTC Analgesic Toxicity Common Among Children
According to poison control data, many children aged 0 to 17 experience toxicity from over-the-counter analgesics like ibuprofen and acetaminophen.
Expert Discusses Navigating Anticoagulation in Older Adults | APhA 2025
Elizabeth Pogge, PharmD, professor in the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University, discusses initiating anticoagulation for older adults as well as the risk-benefit balance of the therapy.
Effective Communication Can Bridge Gaps in Care | APhA 2025
Sally Arif, PharmD, professor in the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University, discusses how pharmacists can effectively communicate with diverse patients.
Pharmacists’ Expertise in Contraceptive Counseling Amid Ongoing Challenges | APhA 2025
Jasmine Cutler, PharmD, discusses the unique expertise pharmacists possess in order to counsel patients seeking any type of contraceptive product.
Q&A: Pharmacists’ Role in GLP-1 Diet, Exercise Counseling
Lydia Newsom, PharmD, discuses how pharmacists can support patients using GLP-1s.
Stopping SSRIs, SNRIs During Pregnancy Not Linked to Adverse Psychiatric Outcomes
Discontinuing SSRIs or SNRIs during pregnancy did not lead to an increase in hospitalizations, outpatient visits, suicidal behavior, or sick leave use.
Q&A: Community Pharmacists Well-Positioned to Provide Injectable Contraception
Nicole Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, MSCP, FCCP, clinical associate professor at University at Buffalo, discusses how pharmacists and patients view injectable contraception.
What is Being Done to Address Pharmacy Deserts in the US?
Cencora representatives with expertise into pharmacy desert insights joined Drug Topics to discuss issues in pharmacy access and what is being done to address them.
Tandem’s Automated Insulin Delivery Technology Shows Improved Outcomes in T2D
Control-IQ+ was associated with a greater reduction in glycated hemoglobin compared to a continuous glucose monitor alone.
Q&A: Knowledge is Key for Adapting AI within Pharmacy Practice
Don Roosan, PharmD, PhD, joined Drug Topics to explore the future of ChatGPT in pharmacy practice and how AI is being used to manage patients’ medication regimens.
Q&A: Expert Discusses Trust Building in Community Pharmacy During COVID-19 Pandemic
Jade Ranger, PharmD, co-owner and pharmacist at the Prescription Shoppe, discussed administering vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expert Reflects on COVID-19 Pandemic 5 Years Later
Pharmacists play a critical role in public education, and the potential for expanding clinical services is evident.
CGM Could Help Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
A recent study found that continuous glucose monitors could help improve patient comfort, reduce resource use, and improve outcomes.
Semaglutide, TRT Advertising Contributing to Normalization of Use
Researchers explored how social media advertising of lifestyle drugs contributes to the normalization of use for semaglutide, testosterone, and sildenafil.
Q&A: What Role Will Pharmacists Play in Precision Medicine?
George Van Antwerp, MBA, discusses how the role of the pharmacist will evolve with the integration of precision medicine into the health systems setting.
PBMs, Manufacturers Increased Lobby Spending in 2024
In an Axios analysis of US Senate lobbying disclosures from the past year, researchers explored the ongoing trends of how certain industries distribute influence among legislators.
Building Trust During the COVID-19 Pandemic Is Essential for Pharmacists, Patients
Jade Ranger, PharmD, discusses her experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic as one of the first pharmacies to receive the COVID-19 vaccines.
Q&A: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Changed the Landscape of Pharmacy
Jeffery Goad, PharmD, MPH, president of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, reflects on the COVID-19 pandemic 5 years later.
FDA Approves Losartan Potassium for Reduction in Risk of Stroke
The new approval is an oral suspension for patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy and for the treatment of diabetic nephropathy.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Supporting Patients Using GLP-1s
A conversation with Lydia Newsom, PharmD, clinical associate professor of pharmacy practice at Mercer University College of Pharmacy.
5 Years of COVID-19: How Pharmacists Became Community Heroes During the Pandemic
Pharmacists are resilient, community-focused professionals who played a pivotal role in navigating the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Support for Community Practices Crucial in Addressing Pharmacy Deserts
Jennifer Zilka and Kyle Pudenz, DBA, from Cencora joined Drug Topics to discuss the role of independent pharmacies in addressing pharmacy deserts across the US.
Pharmacy Buprenorphine Programs Can Increase OUD Treatment Access, But Barriers Limit Engagement
The top reported barriers to providing buprenorphine included regulatory and administrative, operational and attitudinal, and patient-related challenges.
Social Determinants Crucial in Obesity Prevention, Treatment
On both an individual and societal level, researchers explored how social, cultural, and ethnic determinants impact the treatment and management of obesity.
Complementary, Alternative OTC Drugs Pivotal in the Treatment of Acute Pain
As pharmacists move away from opioids in pain management, researchers present the use of supplemental OTC products to assist patients’ acute pain.
Food insecurity Linked With Increased Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Because of their accessibility in the community, pharmacists can help to deliver balanced and individualized services and address social determinants of health.
Pharmacist-Administered Injectable Contraception Can Help Fill Gaps in Care
A conversation with Nicole Cieri-Hutcherson, PharmD, BCPS, MSCP, FCCP, clinical associate professor at University at Buffalo.
Over Half of Patients With Long COVID Experienced Symptoms for 2 Years
The most commonly reported symptoms of long COVID include neurological, muscular, respiratory, and psychological.