The Current, Future Roles of AI within the Pharmacy Profession
As artificial intelligence evolves from a novel technology to commonplace in health care, the pharmacy industry is adapting to its challenges and opportunities.
Significant Gaps Identified in Access to OTC Naloxone, Nonprescription Syringes
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the accessibility of over-the-counter naloxone and nonprescription syringes at community pharmacies.
FDA Grants Emapalumab-Izsg Priority Review for Macrophage Activation Syndrome
The drug is being investigated for adult and pediatric patients with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis/macrophage activation syndrome in Still disease.
Vaccine Review Can Help Pharmacists Raise Awareness, Promote Immunizations
Pharmacy staff members said that VaxCheck was compatible with pharmacy workflow but there were several barriers to its implementation.
USDA Outlines Plan to Stop Bird Flu Outbreak, Lower Egg Prices
US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins detailed her organization’s plans to combat the bird flu and quell the concerns of rising grocery store costs.
Q&A: Pharmacists Can Help Fill Reproductive Health Care Gap
Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, discusses the role that community pharmacists can play in improving access to contraceptive services.
Antimicrobial Stewardship Critical For Mitigating Antibiotic Shortages
In a systematic review of antibiotic drug shortages, researchers explored what causes them, how they impact health systems, and what officials commonly do to mitigate them.
Multidisciplinary Pain Team Significantly Improved Patients’ Symptoms, Quality of Life
Researchers explored the efficacy of a multidisciplinary pain management team for addressing patients with cancer-related pain.
Overweight, Obesity, and Asthma Independently Increase Expression of Inflammatory Biomarkers
The results of this study show that the concurrent presence of asthma and obesity did not synergistically amplify inflammation in children with both asthma and overweight/obesity.
FDA Approves First Non-Hormonal Copper IUD in Over 40 Years
Miudella achieves similar efficacy to other available copper IUDs with less than half the dose of copper.
Adiponectin to Predict Cardiometabolic Risk in Postmenopausal Women
Among postmenopausal women, researchers investigated the association of cardiometabolic parameters and circulating levels of visfatin, adropin, and adiponectin.
Poor Glycemic Control for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Increases Risk of Long COVID Symptoms
The increased risk of symptoms only includes respiratory-related symptoms or brain fog.
FDA Clears Tandem’s Automated Insulin Delivery Algorithm For T2D
The technology will be available to patients in the United States in March 2025.
Q&A: Advanced Practice Pharmacist on Nontraditional Roles in Health Care
Crystal Zhou, PharmD, APh, AHSCP, BCACP, joined Drug Topics to further discuss the Cut Hypertension Program and nontraditional roles within health care.
Symbravo Shows Greater Migraine Improvement Compared With Oral CGRP Inhibitors
Meloxicam and rizatriptan (Symbravo, formerly AXS-07) is a CGRP medication approved for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura.
Topical Medications as First-Line Treatment Options for Orofacial Pain
Researchers investigated the pharmacological management of chronic orofacial pain and provided guidance on its proper treatment.
FDA Grants Emergency Authorization to Aptitude’s COVID, Flu Test
The next-gen molecular Metrix was given emergency use authorization for its ability to test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B viruses.
Two New Stelara Biosimilars Now Available in US
Yesintek from Biocon Biologics and Pyzchiva from Sandoz will have a patient assistance program that includes benefits verification and copay support.
FDA Approves Updated Buprenorphine Label For Rapid Initiation Treatment
The updated label also includes alternative injection sites, such as the abdomen, thigh, buttock, or back of the upper arm.
Financial Incentives, Advocacy Drives Outpatient Practice Unification
Researchers explore the unification of outpatient practices and the structural racism in large health systems that has caused patient disparities.
Community Pharmacists as Experts on Complex Patient Encounters
Researchers identified factors contributing to Medicaid Managed Care complexities and collected evidence of pharmacists’ ability to address patients’ health needs.
Investigators Find Repurposing Amlodipine as Novel Treatment for ADHD
The study authors report that long-term daily administration of amlodipine induced behavioral changes in the rats during their open field test.
Mental Health First Aid Training Can Help Pharmacists Provide Better Care
Pharmacists who participated in the mental health first aid training had better understanding of mental health conditions and increased confidence and skills in mental health intervention.
FDA Approves Chenodiol for Treatment of Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis
Ctexli is the first FDA-approved treatment for adults with cerebrotendinous xanthomatosis.
FDA Says Ozempic, Wegovy Shortage Resolved
Semaglutide has been in shortage since 2022 due to increased demand.
Q&A: Innovative Technologies Revolutionizing Pain Medicine
Physician with expertise in pain research discussed emerging technologies in the future of pain medicine and how they must be adapted to improve patient outcomes.
Texas Health Department Investigating Measles Outbreak as Case Count Reaches 90
Measles is highly contagious, and the Texas Department of State Health Services said that additional cases are likely to occur in Gaines County, which had 57 cases as of February 21, 2025.
Multimodal Regimen Crucial for Treating Burn Injury-Induced Pain
Experts gathered to explore the pathophysiology and therapeutic management of burn injury-induced pain.
Tirzepatide Shows Substantial Weight Loss for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
Tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound), a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medication, demonstrates improved diabetes control and decreases in insulin requirements.
Cardiovascular Practice Program Could Help Pharmacists Lower Patient Blood Pressure
A program that includes peer coaching and monitoring tools can help pharmacists better manage hypertension in patients.
