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.
Common Trends in GLP-1 Use Amid Increased Indications
Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, BC-ADM, CDCES, discussed the common trends in GLP-1 use she’s seen amongst her patients as well as her extensive experience working with this medication class.
Automated Insulin Delivery Could Be Used for Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
These findings challenge the common assumption that older adults might struggle to use more advance medical devices.
Conference Preview: APhA 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition
This year’s meeting will take place from March 21 to 24 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Zero Cases of HIV Acquisition Seen for Apretude, Cabenuva Treatment
Additional data shows that an investigational drug, given every 4 months with Apretude, kept viral levels suppressed for patients who were already on stable treatment.
Drug Regimen For HIV Shows Non-Inferiority to Antiretroviral Therapies
These findings are shared as late-breaking data at the 32nd Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) being held in San Francisco, California.
Healthier Diet, Lower WHR Improved Cognitive Brain Function
Researchers compared changes in diet quality and waist-to-hip ratio during midlife with that of hippocampal connectivity and cognitive function in later life.
Drug Shortages, Affordability Remain Top Concerns in Managed Care Pharmacy
Approximately, 62% of respondents stated that the number of active drug shortages could potentially increase by more than 25% within the next 5 years.
What Does the Future of Pain Medicine Look Like?
With minimal pharmacological treatments coming to market for chronic pain, researchers have explored new technologies for advancing pain treatment across the globe.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat PBMs’ Medicaid Spread-Pricing
US Senators on both sides of the aisle came together to announce the Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act.