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A conversation with Lauren Angelo, PharmD, MBA, associate dean of academic affairs and an associate professor of pharmacy practice at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science College of Pharmacy.

Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, discussed declining influenza and COVID-19 vaccination rates and how it has created a looming threat for public health officials.

The FDA has mandated that companies participating in the Opioid Analgesic Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy program provide pre-paid mail-back envelopes for unused or expired opioid medications.

Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, discussed the importance of annual vaccination and overall health awareness and literacy during the winter flu season.

In case you missed it, this week we had stories about PBMs' threat to independent pharmacies, the risks and benefits of AI in pharmacy, pharmacists' role in hormonal prescribing, and more.

Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might have missed this week, dispensed in small doses.

A conversation with Melody Hartzler, PharmD, at the 2024 National Community Pharmacists Association Annual Convention and Expo.

Researchers from Celltrion USA presented their post hoc analysis from the LIBERTY studies at the American College of Gastroenterology 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting.

In a recent clinical trial, weekly semaglutide demonstrated promise as a nonsurgical, nonopioid intervention for reducing knee osteoarthritis pain.

Presenters at the National Community Pharmacists Association 2024 Annual Convention and Expo discussed workflow and the future of pharmacy as a patient destination.

Researchers conducted a systematic review of randomized trials to determine the efficacy of ketamine for patients with cancer.

Hurricane season brings extreme weather and health care disruptions, emphasizing the importance of medication preparedness for patients and pharmacists.

A conversation with David Ha, PharmD, BCIDP, at the National Community Pharmacists Association 2024 Annual Convention and Expo.

GoodRx’s new e-commerce service further expands access to Opill by allowing consumers to order the birth control directly to their homes without a prescription.

Ian Stone, Senior Vice President at Mesmerize, discussed the essential aspects of a community pharmacy and how his company can help independent owners excel in the future.

Lisa Faast, PharmD, Founder and CEO of Diversify Rx, discussed how technology is used to innovate within the pharmacy.

Women experiencing later menopause may face a heightened risk of asthma, underscoring the possible role of estrogen in the development of the condition.

Cassandra Esperant, PharmD, AAHIVP, leverages her skills as a clinical pharmacist to champion the health of patients with HIV, both in her clinical practice and through education initiatives.

Researchers addressed the gut-first hypothesis of Parkinson disease by identifying how mucosal damage impacts risk of development.

Timothy Aungst, PharmD, Founder of The Digital Apothecary, discussed advancements in digital health and what to be aware of regarding the future of technology.

Trent Thiede, PharmD, MBA, president of PAAS National, discusses best practices that pharmacy teams can implement to proactively prevent audit issues before they arise.

Scott Biggs, Director of Supplier Services at IQVIA, discussed pharmacy trends within the industry and how pharmacists can stay ahead of them.

Johnson & Johnson announced results from its phase 3 GRAVITI trial exploring guselkumab’s results in subcutaneous (SC) induction and maintenance therapy for treating Crohn’s disease.

A.J. Lipka, Business Development Lead of Network Growth at Outcomes, discussed the impact of pharmacy-sponsored programming.

The addition of a 10 mg oxycodone hydrochloride tablet improves dosing flexibility and precision.

At the NCPA 2024 Annual Convention and Expo, Drug Topics asked different pharmacists what they think the importance of the conference is to the independent pharmacy community.

Melody Hartzler, PharmD, discusses common metabolic roadblocks to weight loss and what tools pharmacy teams can use to identify and address them.

A conversation with Sean Jeffery, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP, AGSF, director of pharmacy at Hartford HealthCare Integrated Care Partners and professor of pharmacy practice at the University of Connecticut.