Is LTC Pharmacy Going Back to the Future?
Drug Topics sat down with Sandra Canally, RN, founder and CEO of The Compliance Team, and Kara Benson, PharmD, long-term care director of Lewis Drug Inc, to discuss the future of LTC pharmacy.
CGM Roundup: New OTC Approvals, Impact of User Experience, and More
Catch up on important continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) news from the month of June.
Weekend ICYMI: June 24 to June 28
In case you missed it, this week we had news about mosquito-associated health risks, the link between cannabis and COVID-19, user experience in continuous glucose monitoring, and more.
Small Doses: June 24 to June 28
Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might have missed this week, dispensed in small doses.
GLP-1s May Benefit T1D, Uptake Increased Significantly in Patients with Obesity
Two posters presented at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions looked into the impact of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists in type 1 diabetes management.
FDA Authorizes Marketing of First-Ever Point-of-Care Hepatitis C RNA Test
Through a test-and-treat approach, patients who test positive for HCV RNA with the Xpert HCV test and GeneXpert Xpress System can be connected to care as soon as the same health care visit.
Wrapping Up McKesson ideaShare 2024
Drug Topics has been on site at McKesson ideaShare this week! Check out this podcast to hear a few of the things we've experienced and what we've learned so far.
FDA Roundup: Agency Highlights From June 2024
Check out these important FDA updates from the month of June 2024.
Crucial Questions for Pharmacists to Ask Before Integrating AI
At McKesson ideaShare 2024, Andrea Sikora discussed artificial intelligence and how it has gradually been integrated into health care systems.
ICYMI: Total Pharmacy June 2024 Issue
Don’t miss out on the latest pharmacy insights in the Total Pharmacy June issue.
Rx Roundup: Quiz of the Week — June 28, 2024
Test your pharmacy news knowledge with our weekly quiz.
Examining the Role of Remote CGM in Diabetes Management
Two posters presented at the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions looked at challenges of remote CGM in older populations and after discharge from the hospital.
Walgreens to Close Significant Number of Stores in Continued Erosion of Pharmacy Landscape
“Retail pharmacy is central to our future and to our overall customer and patient experience. It enables many other things, but it has to change,” said Walgreens CEO Tim Wentworth.
FDA Approves Ensifentrine for Treatment of COPD
The first-in-class selective dual PDE3 and PDE4 inhibitor from Verona Pharma is the first inhaled product with a novel mechanism of action approved to treat COPD in over 20 years.
Slideshow: Innovation in Diabetes Technology Could Improve Disease Management
At the American Diabetes Association 84th Scientific Sessions, researchers presented findings from 4 studies that investigated the impact of various new diabetes technologies on managing the condition.
Drug Topics Top 10: Most Read Stories From June 2024
Check out this list of our top 10 most read stories from June 2024.
Cannabis Use Associated with Higher Risk of Severe COVID-19
A study found that cannabis use increased the risk of hospitalization and intensive care unit admission following a COVID-19 diagnosis.
ICYMI: Drug Topics June 2024 Issue
Don’t miss out on the latest pharmacy insights in the Drug Topics June issue.
Voices in Pharmacy: June 2024 Expert Interviews
Check out these featured Drug Topics expert interviews from June 2024.
Welcome to McKesson ideaShare
Drug Topics has been on site at McKesson ideaShare this week. Check out this podcast to hear a few of the exciting happenings at this year’s meeting.
Register Today: July 2024 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit
The can’t-miss event on July 13 features speakers and CE sessions focused on streamlining pharmacy finances and services.
Melanoma Literacy Linked With Performance of Skin Self-Examination
A study found that having a high level of melanoma knowledge was significantly correlated with having risk factors for the disease, such as skin ultraviolet radiation vulnerability and lighter hair color.
Slideshow: Two Years Post-Roe, Abortion Landscape Remains Uneven
On the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe v Wade, check out recent coverage on abortion and contraceptive access.
In Depth Perspectives: Bias in Patient Care, LGBTQ Pain Management, and More
Check out these top featured stories from Drug Topics in June 2024.
In This Issue: Total Pharmacy June 2024
See what’s trending in pharmacy with a preview of the Total Pharmacy June issue.
Weekend ICYMI: June 17 to June 21
In case you missed it, this week we had news about migraine myths, the ongoing bird flu outbreak, improving vaccine hesitancy, and more.
Now Trending: Fake Semaglutide Warning, Benzene’s Link to Colorectal Cancer
Check out this recap of articles published on our sister sites during the past week.
Small Doses: June 17 to June 21
Dermatologic Follow-Up Adherence Associated with Reduced Melanoma Mortality
The strongest independent predictors of becoming adherent to dermatology follow-up included younger age and prior outpatient visits.
Slideshow: Exploring Cannabis Utilization in the Oncology Landscape
Four abstracts presented at ASCO 2024 delved into cannabis and pain management, potential medication interactions, and symptom mitigation, in patients with cancer.