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.
Importance of Skin-Gut Axis Communication in Homeostasis
The review explored the “emerging” term gut-skin axis and aimed to decipher the bidirectional signaling of the skin and gastrointestinal tract during homeostatic and disease states.
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, 9amHealth Collaborate to Make Obesity Medications Affordable
The program will include branded obesity glucagon-like peptide-1 medications, which will have a transparent monthly cost.
Atogepant Shows Superiority Over Topiramate for Migraine Prevention
Topline results from a phase 3 trial showed 64.1% of patients on atogepant achieved a 50% or greater reduction in mean monthly migraine days during months 4 to 6.
Pharmacists as Problem Solvers in a Patient-Centric Health Community
Independent pharmacy owner and educator Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, shares her hopes for the future of the pharmacy industry and advice for the next generation of pharmacists.
Semaglutide Lowers Risk of Kidney Disease Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, CKD
Real-world effectiveness data showed semaglutide reduced the risk of major kidney disease events by 26%.
Sleep Habits Could Influence Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Investigators also found that a change in brain functional network connectivity could also be associated with type 2 diabetes risk.
Vaccine Coverage Remains Low Among Forcibly Displaced Children
Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate vaccine coverage and identify factors associated with vaccination among forcibly displaced, pediatric populations.
Hair Loss Therapy Shows Potential for Regeneration in Phase 2 Trial
PP405 targets the primary biological pathway that controls the natural hair growth cycle, separating it from existing therapies.
Pneumococcus Remains Significant Cause of Adult Mortality, Morbidity
Researchers conducted a review that provided updated evidence regarding the pneumococcal disease burden, the evolution of pneumococcal vaccines, and the latest immunization strategies.
Supporting the Well-Being of Community Pharmacy Technicians
A conversation with Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Chicago Illinois Retzky College of Pharmacy.
Connecting Pharmacists, Medical Providers Through Collaborative Care
Owner of Avant Pharmacy, and President of the Avant Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, discusses how her work in the industry is reaching far beyond the pharmacy counter.
Pharmacist Administered Flu Vaccine Increased Uptake Among Older Adults
Researchers wanted to address the potential impact of pharmacist-led influenza immunization services on vaccine uptake in older adults living in Denmark.
Q&A: How Innovation is at the Heart of this Independent Pharmacy’s Growth
Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, joined Drug Topics to discuss her career journey as an independent pharmacy owner and the ways in which she’s been able to grow her business.
Eli Lilly Adds Highest Doses of Zepbound to Online Pharmacy Platform
Providers can prescribe the 12.5 mg and 15 mg vials of tirzepatide starting July 7, with shipments beginning in early August.
Pharmacists Demonstrate Knowledge of Epilepsy, ASM Treatment
Researchers investigated Norwegian pharmacists to understand their expertise, and potential knowledge gaps, regarding issues of epilepsy and treatment using antiseizure medication.
Dupilumab Shows Superiority Over Omalizumab for Chronic Rhinosinusitis
This study is the first to compare 2 biologics for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps and coexisting asthma.
Overdose Deaths Begin to Sustain Decline After Decades Long Increase
In 2023, drug overdose deaths sustained declines, but there are still disparities that need to be addressed to continue to decrease these numbers.
At-Home Testing Offers Unique Opportunities for Community Pharmacies
At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Spring 2025 event, diagnostics experts Jenna Anderson and Amanda Wiley explored community pharmacists’ role in at-home testing.
Pharmacy Industry Transitions From Traditional Dispensing to Clinical Services
The future of pharmacy services is not just about dispensing medications but about providing comprehensive and accessible clinical care that meets evolving patient needs.
Pharmacist Involvement Helps Reduce Time to A1c Target
Patients who received pharmacist support reached their A1c goal 14 months sooner than those who did not receive the care.
Pharmacist-Led Contraceptive Delivery App Works for Young Adults
Researchers developed, pilot-tested, and evaluated the feasibility of a telehealth electronic application that simulated pharmacists’ prescribing of contraceptives to adolescents and young adults.
Electronic Deprescribing Interventions Help Older Patients in Long-Term Care
Polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications are cited as concerns in older adults who require long-term care, especially for those with comorbidities or at multiple institutions.
Social Media Significantly Influences Attitudes, Behaviors Toward Skin Health
Researchers conducted a systematic review to summarize research that has addressed social media’s impact on skin health promotion activities.
Diabetes Risk Reduction Practices Low for Women With Gestational Diabetes
For women in rural populations, access to education and care is limited, causing disparities in diabetes care.
How to Make the Pharmacy a Community Health Hub
At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Spring 2025, Ashley Keller, CPhT, discussed innovative ways to make pharmacy businesses thrive and, in turn, benefit patients.
FDA Approves Mavyret for Treatment of Acute HCV Infection
The therapy is the first and only oral direct acting antiviral approved by the FDA for HCV infection.
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Limiting PBM Practices
SF 383 prohibits PBMs from limiting patient choice of pharmacy, unfairly excluding pharmacies from networks, and forces them to reimburse pharmacies no less than what they pay affiliated pharmacies for the same drug.
Healthy Diet Provides Health Benefits, Even Without Weight Loss
Investigators find that patients with moderate weight loss or those who were weight resistant still had improvement in cardiometabolic health.
The Potential Impact Pharmaceutical Tariffs May Have on Pharmacies
Marta Wosinska, PhD, and Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Drug Topics to help us understand how pharmaceutical tariffs could potentially impact the pharmacy industry.