Despite Increase in Certified Stroke Centers, Racial Disparities Persist
After the certification of a new stroke center in respective communities, researchers compared the stroke outcomes of Black patients with those of White patients.
Q&A: New Career Priorities Emerge for Pharmacists After COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, pharmacists are reevaluating career paths and calling for greater flexibility, support, and opportunities for professional growth.
Tirzepatide Shows Noninferiority to Dulaglutide for Rate of MACE
In the study, tirzepatide (Mounjaro) improved measures of A1c, weight, renal function, and all-cause mortality.
Pharmacy Training Crucial for Addressing Distrust in Vaccines
Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, CEO of Hayat Pharmacy, discusses the ongoing narratives surrounding vaccine hesitancy as well as his thoughts on the best ways of addressing the phenomenon.
Dispensing Leadership: Adding Value Through Meaningful Connections
This episode highlights how being intentional about adding value strengthens relationships and shapes effective leadership in everyday situations.
How the Rise in US Pharmacy Deserts Impacts Patients’ Health
When independent and retail storefronts close across the country, creating a lack of pharmacy services in the community, pharmacy deserts arise.
Broader Formulary Coverage Is Linked to Lower Risk of MS Relapse
In this retrospective cohort study, researchers investigated the association between formulary coverage for disease-modifying therapies and the potential for MS relapse.
FDA Addresses Opioid Medication Safety With Additional Label Changes
The FDA also recommended a scheduling action for 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), with data showing the drug binds to opioid receptors.
Preclinical Data Show Potential for Bird Flu Candidate
Novavax’s H5N1 avian influenza vaccine candidate shows a robust immune response with 1- and 2-dose intranasal or intramuscular administration for nonhuman primates.
Q&A: Community Pharmacies Help Increase Immunization Convenience, Uptake
Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, CEO of Hayat Pharmacy, discusses how immunization services at his pharmacy locations have evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic.
FDA Approves Label Update for Inclisiran as Monotherapy for Hypercholesterolemia
The updated label removes the requirement that inclisiran should be used on top of or in combination with statin therapies.
Data Show Social Media Exposure Is Associated With Adolescent Cannabis, e-Cigarette Use
Researchers explore whether or not exposure to e-cigarette or cannabis content on social media leads to increased use among adolescents.
Top 3 PBMs Contribute to Over 1500% Increase in Formulary Exclusions Since 2014
For biosimilar, generic, and branded medications, Cencora researchers conducted a report detailing growth in formulary exclusions among the 3 largest pharmacy benefit managers in the US.
FDA Approves Concizumab as Daily Prophylaxis for Hemophilia A and B
Many treatments for hemophilia A and B are administered via intravenous infusions, so the approval offers a subcutaneous injection for the treatment for patients 12 years and older.
Community Pharmacy Shows Potential in Detecting Cognitive Decline
Community pharmacies emerge as key players in early cognitive decline detection, offering vital screening tools and support for at-risk patients.
Pharmacists Help Emphasize Importance of Immunizations for Patients
During National Immunization Awareness Month, Drug Topics is highlighting the important role pharmacists play in educating and vaccinating patients.
Are Benadryl-Associated Toxicities Enough to Pull It From Shelves?
Experts call for the review of diphenhydramine and its possible replacement with second-generation antihistamines that have similar efficacy with fewer adverse events.
College-Educated Pregnant Women Are More Likely to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
Researchers in Kenya explored vaccination behaviors among individuals of various socioeconomic or educational statuses.
Why Pharmacy Deserts Are Detrimental to US Communities
Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, discusses the increasingly prominent impacts of pharmacy deserts, highlighting discrepancies in the term's definition and the financial pressures impacting sustainability.
Women With Hypoglycemia Before Pregnancy Are More Likely to Have Adverse Outcomes
Study data reveal that women with low blood glucose levels before conception face higher risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, emphasizing the need for screening and education.
Financial Burden for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Is Higher Than for Those Without
In a study, investigators say that a patient’s financial health should be considered when starting treatment for type 2 diabetes.
Prescribing Cascades Can Often Lead to Polypharmacy for Older Adults
Pharmacists are essential in helping to identify patients at risk for inappropriate prescribing.
S Pneumoniae Remains Leading Cause of Acute Otitis Media Despite Reduced Prevalence
Among pediatric patients in Colombia, researchers explored the prevalence of bacterial acute otitis media caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Brick-and-Mortar Pharmacy Satisfaction Lags Behind Supermarket, Mail Order Pharmacies
JD Power released its 2025 US Pharmacy Study detailing customer satisfaction with brick-and-mortar, mail order, supermarket, and mass-market retail pharmacies.
Multifaceted Approach Is Necessary for Pharmacist-Led Medication Take-back
Researchers explore factors influencing pharmacists' willingness to provide medication takeback services, highlighting the need for improved disposal practices and education.
Pharmacists Welcome Mental Health Interventions for Long-Term Condition Patients
Community pharmacists embrace mental health interventions to combat depression and anxiety in long-term condition patients, enhancing overall care and accessibility.
Updated COVID-19 mRNA Vaccine Did Not Increase Risk for Adverse Events
The 2024-2025 updated COVID-19 vaccine containing the Omicron JN.1 lineage did not increase the risk of 29 adverse events of special interest.
Pharmacy Closures Limiting Access to Preventative Patient Care
With expertise into the growing issue of pharmacy deserts, Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, discussed exactly what patients are losing when their community no longer has pharmacy access.
SGLT-2 Inhibitors Decrease Risk of Serious Liver Events
Among patients with cirrhosis receiving diuretic therapy, researchers explore the association between SGLT-2 inhibitors and the risk of serious liver outcomes.
Q&A: PBM Reform, Other Policy Considerations to Combat Pharmacy Deserts
Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, joined Drug Topics to present his ideas for correcting the growing issue of pharmacy deserts and unprecedented closures across the country.