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As Walgreens senior director of immunizations, Samantha Picking, PharmD, delved into the evolution of pharmacies’ immunization services as well as their dedication to vaccine uptake.

Sustainable CGM counseling combines pharmacist expertise, technician support, multimodal education, and policy advocacy to improve patient outcomes in diabetes care.

New clinical trial results reveal upadacitinib's effectiveness in achieving significant hair regrowth for patients with severe alopecia areata.

Amid increased concerns of vaccine hesitancy among the parents of pediatric patients, researchers sought the most effective communication methods to curb this growing phenomenon.

Pharmacists can close health literacy gaps by prioritizing clear communication and ensuring patients leave with confidence in managing their care.

While experts have been measuring the impacts stemming from US pharmacy deserts, they are also working to establish a path forward to reduce closures and increase access.

Simultaneous vaccination with IIV4 and PPSV23 proves safe and effective for patients with chronic diseases, matching results of healthy individuals.

Integrating health-related social needs programs into pharmacy practice strengthens patient care and positions pharmacies as vital public health partners.

Targeted education and hands-on experience are helping pharmacists gain the confidence needed to guide patients in continuous glucose monitoring.

Pharmacies face significant challenges in filling buprenorphine prescriptions for telemedicine patients, impacting opioid use disorder treatment access and patient satisfaction.

Researchers explored the effectiveness of pharmacist-led interventions for improving medication adherence among a group of patients with chronic diseases.

DTC pharmacies offer significant savings on total medication costs for neurological drugs, but out-of-pocket expenses remain high for insured patients.

Despite pharmacists seemingly increasing their distribution of immunization services, vaccine hesitancy and misinformation continue to circulate in various communities.

In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers investigated how insulin use and glycemic control were associated among patients with type 2 diabetes.

Sustainable reimbursement and policy support are essential for community pharmacies to expand services, integrate care, and improve patient and population health outcomes.

Gaining insight from Walgreens’ senior director of immunizations, Samantha Picking, PharmD, discusses her company’s innovative approaches to boosting vaccination rates.

Investigators found that Opill increased access for patients who were uninsured, identified as Black or Latina, had lower education, and lived in the Southern United States.

Pharmacists play a key role in guiding patients on GLP-1 and dual agonist therapies, supporting safe use, managing adverse effects, and promoting long-term treatment success.

As continuous glucose monitoring becomes more common, pharmacists are essential in patient education but face barriers of time, training, and reimbursement.

Early planning and strong partnerships enable community pharmacies to manage the surge in vaccines and treatments during influenza, COVID-19, and RSV seasons.

Community pharmacies can play a key role in addressing health-related social needs, but success requires overcoming different challenges.

Pharmacists leverage socioeconomic insights to combat health disparities, enhancing access to medications and public health services in underserved communities.

Samantha Picking, PharmD, senior director of immunizations at Walgreens, discusses how pharmacists have emerged as the ideal providers to manage vaccine administration.

Amid multiple methods for protecting children against RSV, researchers explored the strengths, limitations, and future approaches of each.

Cyclobenzaprine HCl sublingual tablets (Tonmya) are the first new FDA-approved therapy for fibromyalgia in over 15 years.

FDA approves Wegovy for treating metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis, marking a breakthrough in liver health management and patient care.

Pharmacists face numerous challenges daily while striving to provide optimal care for their patients.

At the Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit Summer 2025, John Hill, MBAHCM, and Pooja Babbrah, MBA, from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, discuss their organization’s plan for advancing the pharmacy profession.