Pharmacist Discusses Concerns Over Immunization Changes, Public Trust
Laura Knockel, PharmD, BCACP, expresses concerns about how vaccine recommendations are being communicated, noting a shift away from traditional transparent discussions to less formal channels like social media.
Pharmacist Discusses Vaccine Guidance Uncertainty Following ACIP Removal
Cherokee Layson-Wolf, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, highlights the critical role pharmacists play in navigating vaccine recommendations and supporting patient understanding.
Pharmacist Discusses Proactive Approach to Vaccine Recommendations, Patient Trust
Deanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, emphasizes community outreach, especially in areas with high vaccine hesitancy, as a crucial strategy for maintaining public trust in vaccination programs.
Pharmacists Successfully Integrate with Multi-Professional Health Care Teams
Researchers explored pharmacists’ ability to collaborate with other health care professionals in single-disciplinary outpatient practice environments.
Q&A: Prioritizing Pharmacy Technician Well-Being
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses the primary contributors to stress or frustration among pharmacy technicians and how to fix them.
Progress in Dermatology Paves the Way for Vaccine Development
Researchers reviewed current understandings of the role vaccines play in dermatology, what gaps persist, and what future research is necessary.
FDA Approves Dupilumab for Treatment of Bullous Pemphigoid
Bullous pemphigoid is a rare skin condition that causes large blisters filled with fluids that typically occur near skin creases, such as the upper thighs and armpits.
ACIP Panel Removal Sparks Concerns, Pharmacists Warn of More Vaccine Distrust
Pharmacists stress that rebuilding trust is challenging and requires careful, empathetic communication.
SDOH Crucial in Introducing Concept of Social Dermatology
Researchers conducted a narrative review to explore the possibility of integrating social perspectives and aspects into dermatological care and research.
The Independent Pharmacist Championing Innovative, Patient-Centric Care
Amid the continuously evolving role of pharmacists in today’s health care landscape, independent owners like Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, are advancing the profession through innovation.
Cannabis Use Linked With Increased Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events
Investigators of a study used a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the risk of major adverse cardiac events related to cannabis by using real-world data.
CVS Under Investigation for Text Messages Lobbying Against Louisiana PBM Reform
Louisiana opened the investigation upon discovering a CVS text message campaign sent out to patients asking them to advocate against proposed legislation.
Creating Space for Pharmacy Technicians to Lead and Thrive
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses what a truly inclusive and technician-centered pharmacy looks like and what it takes to get there.
FDA Approves Nitisinone for Treatment of Alkaptonuria
Alkaptonuria affects approximately 1 in 250,000 to 1 million people in the United States.
Dapagliflozin Improves Health Outcomes for Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes
The drug could also reduce chronic kidney disease when combined with insulin therapy.
FDA Approves Lenacapavir for Prevention of HIV
The decision makes the therapy the first and only twice-yearly option available in the United States for PrEP.
Elevating Pharmacy Technicians in Community Practice
Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, discusses how to recognize the contribution of pharmacy technicians in day-to-day operations.
Gut Microbiome Composition Could Be Linked With Risk of Cognitive Impairment
In the study, the composition of the gut microbiome could also be affected by food insecurity, a known social determinant of health.
Pneumococcal Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome Increased Among Children Over Last 15 Years
Researchers explored the incidence of pneumococcal hemolytic uremic syndrome in children living in Sweden from January 2009 to December 2024.
Importance of Skin-Gut Axis Communication in Homeostasis
The review explored the “emerging” term gut-skin axis and aimed to decipher the bidirectional signaling of the skin and gastrointestinal tract during homeostatic and disease states.
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, 9amHealth Collaborate to Make Obesity Medications Affordable
The program will include branded obesity glucagon-like peptide-1 medications, which will have a transparent monthly cost.
Atogepant Shows Superiority Over Topiramate for Migraine Prevention
Topline results from a phase 3 trial showed 64.1% of patients on atogepant achieved a 50% or greater reduction in mean monthly migraine days during months 4 to 6.
Pharmacists as Problem Solvers in a Patient-Centric Health Community
Independent pharmacy owner and educator Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, shares her hopes for the future of the pharmacy industry and advice for the next generation of pharmacists.
Semaglutide Lowers Risk of Kidney Disease Events in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes, CKD
Real-world effectiveness data showed semaglutide reduced the risk of major kidney disease events by 26%.
Sleep Habits Could Influence Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Investigators also found that a change in brain functional network connectivity could also be associated with type 2 diabetes risk.
Vaccine Coverage Remains Low Among Forcibly Displaced Children
Researchers conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to estimate vaccine coverage and identify factors associated with vaccination among forcibly displaced, pediatric populations.
Hair Loss Therapy Shows Potential for Regeneration in Phase 2 Trial
PP405 targets the primary biological pathway that controls the natural hair growth cycle, separating it from existing therapies.
Pneumococcus Remains Significant Cause of Adult Mortality, Morbidity
Researchers conducted a review that provided updated evidence regarding the pneumococcal disease burden, the evolution of pneumococcal vaccines, and the latest immunization strategies.
Supporting the Well-Being of Community Pharmacy Technicians
A conversation with Taylor Watterson, PharmD, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Chicago Illinois Retzky College of Pharmacy.
Connecting Pharmacists, Medical Providers Through Collaborative Care
Owner of Avant Pharmacy, and President of the Avant Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, discusses how her work in the industry is reaching far beyond the pharmacy counter.