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.
Travel Time Thresholds, Vulnerability Index Provide Pharmacy Access Insights
Using a novel pharmacy vulnerability index, researchers identified US regions at the most risk of becoming pharmacy deserts.
Tirzepatide, Semaglutide Show Long-Term Benefits, But Are Not Cost-Effective
Tirzepatide and semaglutide show long-term health care cost savings but, the high cost of the medications offset the savings.
Weight, Diabetes Status Significantly Influence Perceptions of Food
Among various weights and diabetes diagnoses, researchers explored the differences in patients’ food perceptions when considering weight management and appetite.
Gilead Presents Data Demonstrating Established, Investigational HIV Drugs
Among the drugs presented, Biktarvy and lenacapavir, teropavimab, and zinlirvimab (LTZ) demonstrate rates of suppression of HIV, and vesatolimod is well tolerated.
Pharmacists Can Act as Navigators for Patients Using Digital Health Tools
George Van Antwerp, MBA, senior vice president of Product Innovation and Strategic Planning at Prime Therapeutics, discusses how pharmacists can help patients decide which digital tools are best for them.
Over 300 Pharmacy Closures Reported in the Last 3 Months
A new report from the American Economic Liberties Project presents the continued challenges pharmacies face since Congress’ failure to pass PBM reform at the end of 2024.
