Community Pharmacies Can Provide Nutritional Services, but a Limited Number Have Them
Pharmacists and dietitians acknowledge that older adults and patients with misconceptions about or poor knowledge of diet should be screened for interventions.
FluMist Nasal Spray Vaccine Is Now Available for Home Delivery
AstraZeneca now offers FluMist Home, allowing eligible patients to receive and self-administer the flu vaccine entirely at home.
Strategies for Expanding Revenue Streams in Independent Pharmacy Today and in the Future
Tara Pfund, PharmD, chief strategy officer with Cascadia Pharmacy Group, discusses various ways community pharmacists can expand services and support clinical reimbursement.
Pharmacy Access and Its Impact on Medicare Beneficiaries
Pharmacy closures are reducing access to medications and services, raising concerns about their impact on patient care, especially for Medicare beneficiaries.
Independent Pharmacies Opening, Closing More Than Chain Storefronts
Amid increased market concerns, researchers explored retail and independent community pharmacy turnover rates spanning from 2010 to 2023.
Strategies for Integrating Community Health Workers into the Pharmacy
Cross-training pharmacy staff as CHWs enables pharmacies to address patients’ social needs effectively and sustainably, improving engagement and health outcomes.
Novel Therapy Is Approved for Myasthenia Gravis
The FDA granted priority review for this drug due to the longstanding need for a treatment strategy that could improve upon the standard of care.
Community Pharmacies Are Safe, Accessible Locations for Adolescent Reproductive Health Care
Adolescents often are at higher risk of unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and sexually transmitted infections due to the inadequate knowledge of protective practices.
Novel Therapy Could Help Patients Keep Weight Off After Stopping GLP-1s
A phase 2 trial found RDX-002 significantly lowered triglycerides and reduced weight regain in patients who had recently stopped GLP-1 therapy.
How Flexible Dosing Medications Can Help Your Pharmacy Thrive
At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Summer 2025 event, Stephanie Zimmerman, Tom Napolitano, and Luke Gunderson discussed the benefits of Real Value Rx.
The Evolving Pharmacy Landscape Paving the Way for Non-Traditional Roles
With a myriad of non-traditional pharmacy roles on the rise, Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, owner of Prosper Rx Consulting, provided insights into the opportunities at hand for US pharmacists.
Addressing Health-Related Social Needs Through Community Pharmacy
Integrating HRSN screening and referral services allows community pharmacies to address social and clinical needs and strengthen public health.
Unlocking Pharmacy Value Through Payer Program Engagement
Experts discuss how pharmacists can successfully navigate value-based care models, overcome operational barriers, and generate new revenue streams.
Off-Label Vaccine Use Persistent, Increased Awareness Needed
Exploring WHO National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups, researchers assessed the global adoption and trends of off-label vaccine use since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting Pharmacists in CGM Counseling
Leveraging staff support, multimodal education, and policy change can make CGM counseling more sustainable in community pharmacies.
Health Care Expert Expresses Mixed Feelings About Recommendations for 2025-2026 Influenza Vaccination Policies
Pharmacies play a significant role in influenza vaccination.
Community Pharmacy Strategies for Respiratory Disease Season
Proactive planning, patient engagement, and strong community partnerships can help pharmacies manage vaccine demand and protect high-risk populations during respiratory illness season.
Community Pharmacists Face Barriers Providing Gender-Specific Guidance
Using a web-based survey of people in Japan, researchers determined the perceived barriers pharmacists face when counseling patients with gender-specific diseases.
Navigating Legal, Billing Challenges in Pharmacists’ Clinical Services
Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS, discusses the legal and billing challenges hindering pharmacy practices and opportunities to overcome them.
Opportunities to Expand Pharmacist Role Amid Current Federal, State Regulations
Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, owner of Prosper Rx Consulting, provided insights on how pharmacists can expand their scope within the confines of current practice regulations.
Conference Coverage: American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions
Check out our coverage of the American Diabetes Association's 85th Scientific Sessions!
Back-to-School Readiness: How Your Pharmacy Can Support Families This Fall
Back-to-school is a key time for independent pharmacies to offer vaccines, manage medications, and support families as trusted community health partners.
Increased Vaccination Could Curb Burden of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
Investigators find a large burden of hospitalization due to community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) for adults in the US, mainly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Pharmacist, Provider Partnership Can Help Increase RSV Vaccine Uptake
Collaboration between pharmacists and primary care providers enhances RSV vaccine uptake by improving patient education and trust.
GLP-1s Linked With Increased Risk of Optic Nerve Disorders
Among patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers explored how tirzepatide or semaglutide use was associated with first-time reports of optic nerve or visual pathway disorders.
Scripted for Her: Understanding Grief
This episode explores the often-overlooked impact of grief on patients and pharmacy staff, highlighting the vital role pharmacists play in recognizing emotional health needs and providing compassionate support.
Pharmacists Can Help Dispel Vaccine Misinformation
Vaccines prevent millions of deaths annually, and pharmacists play a crucial role in combating misinformation and enhancing community immunization access.
Rethinking Medication Adherence: Patient-Centered Solutions for Better Outcomes
Pharmacists are tackling persistent medication nonadherence by using technology and community support to address barriers.
Building Pharmacist Confidence With CGM Technology
Pharmacists can build confidence with CGMs through hands-on experience, continuing education, and strong support from employers, peers, and manufacturers.
Q&A: How Pharmacists Find Themselves in Non-Traditional Roles
As a clinical pharmacy consultant with more than a decade of experience, Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, shared her insights into non-traditional pharmacy roles.