Q&A: Cross-Training Pharmacy Teams to Address Social Needs
Cross-training pharmacy staff as community health workers enables pharmacies to effectively address health-related social needs and improve community health outcomes.
Data Show Association Between Unsaturated Lipids and Alzheimer Disease
Investigators find this association primarily affects female patients when compared with male patients.
Health Literacy as a Pathway to Equitable Pharmacy Care
Pharmacists can advance health equity by tailoring patient communication and advocating for system-level strategies that support health literacy.
Independent Pharmacy Turnover Significantly Impacts Patient Outcomes
Expert pharmacy business researcher Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, joined Drug Topics to discuss recent trends in pharmacy churn and how it directly impacts patients.
FDA Expands Approval of Evolocumab to Include Patients at Increased Risk of MACE
The FDA removes the prior requirement for a patient who is already diagnosed with a cardiovascular disease.
Q&A: Dosing Timing of NSAIDs Is Essential for Menstrual Pain
Palmer addresses the limitations of alternative methods such as acetaminophen, herbal supplements, and cannabis products, urging patients to consult health care professionals.
Rise in Off-Label GLP-1 Prescribing Highlights Need for Equitable Access
In association with patients’ race, ethnicity, and social determinants of health, researchers explored the off-label prescribing of GLP-1s approved for type 2 diabetes.
Pharmacist Suggests Early Intervention for Unresolved Menstrual Pain
Michelle Palmer, PharmD, FASCP, also emphasizes the importance of heat therapy, gentle exercise, adequate sleep, and relaxation techniques as management techniques.
FDA Clears OTC Glucose Monitor for Weight Management
The Signos Glucose Monitoring System uses body signals that help to improve sleep, manage weight, and decrease the risk of chronic disease.
Understanding Pharmacists' Perception of AI Is Crucial to Pharmacy Profession
To better understand its potential role in the pharmacy profession, researchers explore artificial intelligence and the ways pharmacists are aware of its growing implementation.
Pharmacists Lack Knowledge, Motivation in Reporting Adverse Drug Reactions
In an exploration of provider reporting and pharmacovigilance, researchers assessed community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding adverse drug reactions.
Pharmacist Discusses NSAIDs in Relieving Menstrual Cramps
Discover effective over-the-counter solutions for menstrual cramps, including NSAIDs and alternative therapies, to alleviate pain and discomfort.
Acetaminophen Misuse in Older Adults Raises Concerns About Liver Damage
Chronic pain affects many older adults, highlighting the need for safe acetaminophen use and effective pain management strategies.
Vaginal Estrogen Tablets Not Linked With Increased Recurrent Stroke Risk
Currently, systemic estrogen replacement therapy is contraindicated for women who have a history of ischemic stroke due to the risk of stroke recurrence.
How Retail Pharmacy is Transforming Immunization Services, Access
As Walgreens senior director of immunizations, Samantha Picking, PharmD, delved into the evolution of pharmacies’ immunization services as well as their dedication to vaccine uptake.
Q&A: Making CGM Counseling Work in Community Pharmacies
Sustainable CGM counseling combines pharmacist expertise, technician support, multimodal education, and policy advocacy to improve patient outcomes in diabetes care.
Upadacitinib Improves Scalp Hair Coverage for Patients With Severe Alopecia Areata
New clinical trial results reveal upadacitinib's effectiveness in achieving significant hair regrowth for patients with severe alopecia areata.
Communication Interventions Can Reduce Vaccine Hesitancy
Amid increased concerns of vaccine hesitancy among the parents of pediatric patients, researchers sought the most effective communication methods to curb this growing phenomenon.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Closing Health Literacy Gaps
Pharmacists can close health literacy gaps by prioritizing clear communication and ensuring patients leave with confidence in managing their care.
Strategies Necessary to Correct the Trajectory of US Pharmacy Deserts
While experts have been measuring the impacts stemming from US pharmacy deserts, they are also working to establish a path forward to reduce closures and increase access.
Simultaneous Influenza, Pneumococcal Vaccination Shows Noninferiority for Patients With Chronic Disease
Simultaneous vaccination with IIV4 and PPSV23 proves safe and effective for patients with chronic diseases, matching results of healthy individuals.
Q&A: Integrating Social Services Into Everyday Pharmacy Practice
Integrating health-related social needs programs into pharmacy practice strengthens patient care and positions pharmacies as vital public health partners.
Q&A: Training, Support Key to Pharmacist Confidence with CGMs
Targeted education and hands-on experience are helping pharmacists gain the confidence needed to guide patients in continuous glucose monitoring.
Technology Use, Glycemic Control Increases Among Patients With Type 1 Diabetes
Recent studies reveal that while diabetes technology use rises, glycemic control in type 1 diabetes patients remains low, highlighting significant disparities.
Challenges Persist for Pharmacies Filling Buprenorphine Prescriptions
Pharmacies face significant challenges in filling buprenorphine prescriptions for telemedicine patients, impacting opioid use disorder treatment access and patient satisfaction.
Pharmacist Counseling Improved Medication Adherence for Chronic Diseases
Researchers explored the effectiveness of pharmacist-led interventions for improving medication adherence among a group of patients with chronic diseases.
Direct-to-Consumer Pharmacies May Reduce Total Prescription Price for Neurological Medication
DTC pharmacies offer significant savings on total medication costs for neurological drugs, but out-of-pocket expenses remain high for insured patients.
Q&A: Persistent Vaccine Hesitancy Amid Increased Coadministration Rates
Despite pharmacists seemingly increasing their distribution of immunization services, vaccine hesitancy and misinformation continue to circulate in various communities.
Pharmacists, Telehealth May Improve Diabetes Care During Emergencies
In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers investigated how insulin use and glycemic control were associated among patients with type 2 diabetes.
Reimbursement Key to Implementing Social Needs Services in Community Pharmacies
Sustainable reimbursement and policy support are essential for community pharmacies to expand services, integrate care, and improve patient and population health outcomes.
