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From the perspective of someone directly impacted by PBM practices, Bil Schmidtknecht shares his insights into the ways PBMs affect patients’ access to medications.

Pharmacists navigate complex immunization challenges and address parental concerns and misinformation while advocating for streamlined vaccine access and adherence to evolving guidelines.

After sharing his son’s tragic story, Bil Schmidtknecht discusses the common ways the Big 3 PBMs operate and how smaller organizations are on the rise, becoming unlikely competitors.

Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP, emphasize the importance of evidence-based recommendations and reliable resources for parents.

Researchers explored the association of body mass index and all-cause mortality rates among older adults undergoing major elective surgery.

Childhood immunization guidance in the US faces confusion as the AAP and CDC diverge on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, impacting parents and providers.

Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to close health literacy gaps through clear communication and intentional patient education.

Bil Schmidtknecht joined Drug Topics to share his son’s tragic story and how it motivated him to join the greater fight in putting the lives of patients at the forefront of health care.

Confusion arises as health organizations diverge on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children, highlighting the need for clear guidance and support.

Among older adults with Medicare, researchers investigated national influenza vaccination patterns by race, education level, and rurality.

Researchers explored the impact of PCV10 on the distribution of invasive pneumococcal disease serotypes among patients in Lithuania.

Addressing the impacts on patients and the overall pharmacy market, Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, discusses trends in pharmacies opening and closing across the country.

Liraglutide is the first glucagon-like peptide-1 to have a generic equivalent for both type 2 diabetes and obesity indications.

The approved vaccines include Novavax’s Nuvaxovid and Moderna’s Spikevax and mNexspike.

The approval covers Pfizer and BioNTech’s LP.8.1-adapted monovalent COVID-19 vaccine, which is also indicated for patients aged 5 to 64 with at least 1 underlying condition.

Through considerations regarding cost, scalability, safety, and regulations, researchers provided an end-to-end perspective on microneedle-based vaccine strategies.

Pharmacies face time, workload, and sustainability challenges when integrating social care, but support and reimbursement can make these efforts viable.

However, caution with empagliflozin use should be applied for patients previously taking angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers.

In part 3 of our interview with Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, he discusses potential government policies for reducing pharmacy closures.

Small, evidence-based steps, resource awareness, advocacy, and interprofessional training can make health literacy a practical and sustainable part of pharmacy practice.

The event will focus on patient access and education in pharmacy practice, featuring industry leaders providing actionable strategies and real-world solutions for independent pharmacies.

Certified diabetes care and education specialists and clinical pharmacists are essential members of diabetes care teams.

Among participants in the CATCH trial, researchers explored the relationship between HPV vaccination and incidence of infection.

In this episode, host Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, welcomes Josie Quick, CPhT-Adv, CSPT, BUS, an advanced certified pharmacy technician with over 20 years of experience.

Investigators emphasize the importance of proper education regarding diabetes and continuous glucose monitors.

Equitable pharmacy care means tailoring support to individual patients while using existing health literacy resources to make information more accessible.

Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, discussed the reasons why pharmacies may open or close and where exactly PBMs fall in line amid common pharmacy turnover trends.

A range of evidence-based strategies for managing menstrual pain, such as heat therapy and gentle exercise, can help improve menstrual pain.

Researchers explored the real-world dose titration, adherence rates, and effectiveness of glucagon-like peptide-1 medications among patients in a multidisciplinary obesity clinic.

Cross-training pharmacy staff as community health workers enables pharmacies to effectively address health-related social needs and improve community health outcomes.