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

Acupuncture, a practice with thousands of years of history, has become increasingly accepted in mainstream medicine.

Vaccination against HPV can prevent thousands of cases of cancer each year.

Researchers explored the efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for the 2023-2024 period and its efficacy in improving various patient outcomes.

David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, joined Drug Topics to discuss value-based care and how it has changed the way pharmacy operates.

Pharmacist management of chronic conditions can lead to improved patient outcomes.

Patients with chronic migraine can frequently overuse acute medications, leading to medication overuse headaches.

Three RSV vaccines are currently FDA approved for use in adults aged 60 or older.

In posters presented at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2024 Annual Meeting, researchers explored the implementation of collaborative care programs within various health systems.

Findings from a collection of posters at ACCP underscore the critical role of community pharmacies in promoting health equity and providing high-quality, patient-centered care.

The National Community Pharmacists Association surveyed over 4000 independent pharmacy owners and managers for their thoughts on the 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations.

James Rider, PharmD, shared his experiences as a pharmacy manager at CVS.

Dozens of presentations at IDWeek 2024 focused on available immunizations, such as those for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and flu.

David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, discussed pharmacy benefit managers and their impact on value-based care within pharmacies.

In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Stevie Veach of MercyOne Pharmacy in Dubuque, Iowa, talked about her pharmacy’s offerings and how they serve her community’s patients.

David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, further discussed value-based care and his company’s ongoing collaboration with pharmacies across the country.

Posters presented at ACCP 2024 revealed gaps in pharmacy students’ understanding of off-label drug applications and identified strengths and weaknesses among pharmacy graduates.

The financial burden of in vitro fertilization (IVF) medications has become increasingly prohibitive, limiting the availability of fertility treatments for many.

Pharmacists can screen for social determinants of health and patient beliefs about medications as a way to improve adherence and subsequent outcomes in heart failure.

Drug Topics sat down with Adam J. James, PharmD, to discuss learnings from his extensive experience at Rite Aid.

In a systematic review, researchers explored the role of clinical pharmacists within a multidisciplinary team treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

On June 26, 2024, the FDA approved ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre) for the treatment of COPD.

David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, shared his thoughts on value-based care and how it is used within a pharmacy setting.

As health care systems and the current syndemic continue to evolve, pharmacies are poised to play a crucial role in improving public health.

Research presented at ACCP 2024 found that addiction medicine consult services could help increase medication for opioid use disorder initiation.

The FDA approved ceftobiprole medocaril sodium for injection (Zevtera) in April 2024.

Jon Minkin, enterprise account executive at NimbleRx, shared how his company can help independent pharmacies unlock revenue opportunities.

Erin Albert, vice president of pharmacy relations and chief privacy officer at Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC, discussed drug pricing and what her company is doing to revolutionize transparency.