Pharmacists Face Time, Training Hurdles in CGM Counseling
Pharmacists are key to CGM education, but time, training, and reimbursement remain major barriers.
Pharmacist-Led Opioid Deprescribing Is Safe, Effective
Researchers presented findings from a pharmacist-led pilot program for opioid deprescribing among patients in a palliative care clinic.
How the Pharmacist Views Expansion of Clinical Role
Through her work with Prosper Rx Consulting, Ashley Kay Pendrick, PharmD, discusses the expansion of pharmacists’ roles beyond medication dispensing.
An Update on State-Level Authority on Pharmacy Immunization
Understanding post-PREP implications is critical for evaluating current public health delivery, identifying ongoing access, and informing future policy.
Independent Pharmacy Wants to Be a “One-Stop Shop for Our Patients”
Kimberly Jones, RPh, shares how Austin Pharmacy & Medical Supplies combines pharmacy and medical supply services under one roof.
GLP-1 No Longer on FDA’s Drug Shortage List
Compounding pharmacies help meet patient needs by formulating alternative versions in the face of drug shortages but are no longer allowed to compound them.
Pregnancy Complications Increase Risk of Ischemic Stroke at Younger Age
Although stroke is not common in pregnancy or childbearing years, pregnancy can increase the risk.
Pharmacists Improve Infectious Disease Outcomes, Reduce Costs
Searching for the clinical and economic impacts, researchers explored the implications of pharmacist-led anti-infective consultations.
Pharmacists Play Key Role in Improving Loneliness
Offering a glimpse into how social isolation and loneliness impact health outcomes, researchers explored how pharmacists promote social health care among their patients.
Preparing Students for the Technology of Tomorrow
Colleges of pharmacy are retooling curricula and faculty skill sets to ensure students are prepared to use the technology of the next decade.
Social Media Increases IBS Awareness, but Symptoms Continue to Impact Patients
Less than 1 in 3 patients can very or extremely accurately predict when they will experience symptoms on a given day.
Community Pharmacy’s Pivotal Role in Boosting Immunization Rates
As researchers continue to measure the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health, Hashim Zaibak, PharmD, discusses the evolution of community pharmacies in a postpandemic world.
High Blood Pressure in Pregnancy Reduces Breastfeeding Success
In an exploration of recent mothers across the US, researchers addressed the association of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy with breastfeeding and breastfeeding cessation.
Passing the Baton: Leadership, Legacy, and the Road Ahead
In this episode of NCPDPunscripted, NCPDP sits down with Christian Tadrus, R.Ph, PharmaD, FASCP, AE-C, NSC and Mindy Smith. R.Ph, MHA, to talk about leadership, progress, and what’s next for NCPDP.
Dual GLP-1/GIP Receptor Agonist Shows Decreases in Hemoglobin A1c
Investigators find modest improvements in body weight at week 26 for CT-868 compared with the placebo.
Oral GLP-1 Orforglipron Shows Meaningful Weight Loss in Phase 3 Trial
At 72 weeks, patients who took the highest dose of orforglipron lost an average of 27.3 lb.
Pharmacists Emerge as Access Points for Patient Care in Evolving Health Care Industry
With more than half the population struggling to access medical care, community pharmacies are emerging as unexpected heroes in the health care delivery system.
As Health Care Evolves, Pharmacy Education Remains Essential
Pharmacists can now showcase their skills within the health care industry by counseling patients and continuing to learn and grow with them.
Osteoporosis Risk Increases as BMI Decreases Into Adulthood
As part of a retrospective study, researchers explored the association between BMI and osteoporosis risk as outcomes evolve from adolescence to adulthood.
Standing More May Improve Blood Pressure in Postmenopausal Women With Overweight, Obesity
Sit-to-stand transitions may lower diastolic blood pressure in postmenopausal women with overweight or obesity, offering a simple way to reduce cardiovascular risk.
Clinicians Lack Confidence in Navigating Patients’ Abortion Access
Researchers gathered a group of adolescent-serving clinicians and asked them about their confidence in helping patients with abortion access.
FDA Approves Fremanezumab as First Anti-CGRP Drug for Prevention of Pediatric Episodic Migraine
Fremanezumab-vfrm (Ajovy) receives FDA approval for the prevention of episodic migraine for patients aged 6 to 17 years.
CPESN USA Launches “CPESN Leads” Initiative to Elevate Community Pharmacy Leadership
Metformin Shows Inconsistent Results for Alzheimer Prevention
New research shows metformin's inconsistent neuroprotective effects against Alzheimer disease, challenging its role in diabetes management for cognitive health.
Glipizide Increases Cardiovascular Risk Compared With DPP4 Inhibitors in T2D
Patients with type 2 diabetes and moderate cardiovascular risk had a higher rate of major heart-related events when treated with sulfonylureas.
Rural Community Pharmacies Play Crucial Role in Pneumococcal Vaccine Access
Among rural community pharmacies in the US, researchers explored pneumococcal immunization services, the processes used to identify patient eligibility, and the barriers to vaccine administration.
FDA Approves Biktarvy for Patients With HIV Previously Treated With Antiretroviral Therapy
FDA approves Biktarvy for HIV treatment in patients not virologically suppressed, enhancing options for those restarting antiretroviral therapy.
Pharmacist-Led Interventions Boost Vaccine Uptake in Older Adults
Researchers conducted a systematic review to determine the effectiveness of pharmacists in promoting vaccine uptake for protection against the most prominent infectious diseases.
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.