The Potential Impacts of Targeted Drug Advertising on Social Media
In part 2 of our video series with drug market experts Luke Turnock, PhD, and Jenny Markell, we explored social media advertisements for prescription drugs and how they may impact patients.
Pharmacies Can Drive Medication Safety Through Drug Disposal Programs | PQA 2025
A conversation with Mitchell Barnett, PharmD, MS, professor of pharmaceutical sciences at Texas A&M University, at PQA 2025.
PCV24 Is Clinically, Economically Unfavorable Compared with PCV21
Researchers estimate the cost-effectiveness of PCV24 in the older adult population compared with the currently accepted pneumococcal vaccine schedules in the US.
Safeguarding Patient Health During Natural Disasters: Lessons from the Recent California Wildfires
Specialty pharmacies help support their continuity of care with practiced disaster response plans.
People with HIV Show Significantly Low Pneumococcal Vaccination Rates
Researchers wanted to better understand prescribing patterns of pneumococcal vaccines for people living with HIV in a tertiary care hospital.
Postmenopausal Women With Increased Stress at Higher Risk of Alzheimer Disease
However, there is no association between cortisol and tau pathology.
SSRIs Are Most Effective in Treatment of Skin-Picking Disorder
Researchers conduct a scoping review to update and determine what the best available options are for treating patients with skin-picking disorder.
Strategies for Independent Pharmacies to Harness Consumer Trends and Meet the Competition
Pharmacies face mounting challenges amid increased competition, rising operational costs, and complex reimbursement models.
Children With Skin Diseases Are at Higher Risk of Sleep Disorders
In children aged 5 to 17 with skin disorders, researchers explore the risk of developing psychosocial comorbidities, sleep disturbances, and common related symptoms.
GLP-1 Usage Does Not Increased Risk of Psychiatric Events, Study Finds
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists have been associated with improvements in quality of life (QOL), restrained eating, and emotional eating behavior.
Q&A: Myths, Misinformation Surrounding Hepatitis Vaccines
Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, discusses hesitancy for hepatitis vaccines and the necessary advice pharmacists can utilize to help patients manage these misconceptions.
FDA Approves Nuvaxovid for the Prevention of COVID-19
Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine has been available in the US under emergency use authorization since July 2022.
Suicide Risk Management Crucial in Dermatological Care
Researchers conducted a clinical review detailing the intersection of dermatology and suicide, explaining why skin conditions lead to increased risk of poor mental health.
Average Duration of ADHD Medication Is 3 Years for Children, Adolescents
Investigators note that the long-term effects of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication for children remain lacking.
Rite Aid to Sell Pharmacy Assets From Over 1,000 Stores to CVS, Walgreens
The announcement comes shortly after the company announced it had filed its second chapter 11 bankruptcy in under 2 years.
Deciphering the Increase in Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising
Drug Market experts joined Drug Topics to discuss the rise in direct-to-consumer drug advertising and what it means for patients around the world.
Q&A: Vaccines Available to Protect Patients Against Hepatitis Viruses
Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, discusses hepatitis viruses and the current vaccination schedules available for patients to stay protected.
FDA Approves Dihydroergotamine as Auto Injectable for Migraine Treatment
Dihydroergotamine (Brekiya) is an acute treatment to help relieve migraine attacks, and it can come in nasal sprays, injections, and intravenous infusions.
Potential Universal Vaccine Could Prevent Swine, Human, and Bird Flu
The investigators hope to pursue a human vaccine in order to improve upon the already existing vaccines.
Q&A: What the Most-Favored-Nation Drug Pricing Executive Order Means for Community Pharmacy
Ronna Hauser, PharmD, Senior Vice President of Policy & Pharmacy Affairs at NCPA, provides insights into President Trump’s most recent executive order regarding manufacturer drug prices.
Online Obesity Clinics Report Consistent Weight Loss With Lower Doses of Semaglutide
Investigators report that patients experience weight loss with a reduced weekly dosage of the glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1).
Why Digital Innovation Will Transform the Future of Smart Pharmacy | NCPDP 2025
NBC News Medical Analyst Vin Gupta, MD, joins Drug Topics at NCPDP 2025 to discuss the technological evolution of the pharmacy profession.
Where PBM Reform is Headed in 2025, Beyond | NCPDP 2025
Attorneys from The Phoenix Law Group joined Drug Topics at NCPDP 2025 to discuss the current state of pharmacy benefit manager reform and where it may end up in the near future.
Freestyle Libre CGM Linked With Reduced Hospitalization Risk For Heart Complications in Patients With Diabetes
Abbott’s continuous glucose monitoring system is the first to show a reduction in cardiovascular complication severity.
AI in Clinical Practice Must Be Gradually Adapted | NCPDP 2025
The NCPDP’s Executive Vice President of Innovation & Standards joins Drug Topics to discuss how AI has been making itself known within the pharmacy profession.
Half of Patients Report Being Satisfied With Community Pharmacy Care
However, investigators find many gaps remaining in care for patients in relation to race, ethnicity, and disabilities.
Adult-Onset Type 1 Diabetes Increases Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Investigators also find that patients diagnosed with type 1 diabetes later in life do not have a better prognosis compared to those diagnosed earlier.
How NCPDP Uses Innovation to Help Pharmacists Be More Effective | NCPDP 2025
Rick Sage, Executive Vice President of Innovation & Standards at NCPDP, discusses his role and how his team is using innovation to support the pharmacy profession.
Pharmacy Law Lowdown: PBM Audit Trends, Enforcement Actions
Dae Lee, PharmD, Esq, CPBS and Lucas Morgan, Esq, discuss PBM and board of pharmacy enforcement actions, trends in PBM audits, and more.
How Interoperability, Data Infrastructure Create New Opportunities for Pharmacies | NCPDP 2025
Larry King, PharmD, joins Drug Topics at NCPDP 2025 to discuss pharmacy interoperability, changes in its regulations, and how technology will fall into place within the data infrastructure.