Pharmacy Leaders Enhance Culture with Continuous Learning | McKesson ideaShare
Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses challenging traditional workplace paradigms by emphasizing the human element in pharmaceutical operations.
Pharmacy Technicians and Patient Safety: Your Role in Preventing Medication Errors
Q&A: Factors Influencing Perception of Pharmacy as a Career
The pharmacy profession is being reshaped by new roles, shifting expectations, and increasing pressure on workplace conditions.
Senators Reintroduce Bill to Improve Pharmacist Medicare Reimbursement
Senators Warner and Thune reintroduced the ECAPS legislation improving both seniors’ access to care and pharmacists’ ability to get reimbursed for clinical services.
GLP-1s Lower Mortality, Neurodegeneration Risks
Researchers explored how the GLP-1 medications semaglutide and tirzepatide impact incidence rates in a variety of health-related outcomes.
Expert: Leaders Build Comprehensive Pharmacy Strategies | McKesson ideaShare
Kristen Jones, PharmD, discusses pharmacists as leaders at McKesson ideaShare 2025.
Menopause Website Helps Women Make Treatment, Management Decisions
A study found that the MyMenoplan website significantly improved users’ menopause knowledge, treatment awareness, and decision-making confidence.
HHS Adopts ACIP Recommendation to Eliminate Thimerosal From Flu Shots
Secretary of US Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr also approved all recommendations issued from the April ACIP meeting.
How US Patients Are Using, Spending on Prescription Drugs
With the company’s dedication to providing crucial data for pharmacy stakeholders, IQVIA’s Lead Research Director Michael Kleinrock discussed the current trends in patients’ medication use.
FDA Approval Makes Delgocitinib Cream First Chronic Hand Eczema Therapy for Adults
LEO Pharma’s topical medication was shown to be safe and effective in adult patients with moderate-to-severe hand eczema.
FDA Panel Weighs Risks, Benefits of SSRI Use During Pregnancy
The risk of untreated depression for pregnant women can cause adverse outcomes, which can include relapse in mood symptoms, suicide, and overdose death.
Premature Ovarian Insufficiency Associated With Depressive Symptoms
Women with premature ovarian insufficiency experience a high prevalence of depressive symptoms, highlighting the need for comprehensive, multidisciplinary care.
Pharmacy Law Lowdown: Getting to Know the Hosts, Mid-Year Updates
This episode introduces the hosts and explores key legal issues facing independent pharmacies, including PBM terminations and state board compliance.
Pharmacy Access Determined by Drive Time Underestimates Inequality
Amid uncertainty about the best factors for measuring and defining pharmacy deserts, researchers explored the impacts of drive time and inequities in pharmacy access.
Q&A: Helping Patients Stay on Track With Insulin Counseling
Pharmacists can improve insulin safety and adherence by combining in-person counseling with practical tools, regular check-ins, and proactive education.
Q&A: Pharmacy Desert Improvement Reliant on Industry Advocacy, Reform
Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, provided insights on his research regarding pharmacy deserts, who they impact the most, and the methods needed to improve them in the US.
Q&A: Improving Pharmacy Staff Well-Being Through Supervisor Support, Workplace Culture
Addressing harassment, strengthening leadership, and involving frontline pharmacy staff in decision-making are key steps toward a healthier, more supportive work environment.
Flu Vaccine Benefits Both Vaccinated, Unvaccinated Patients
Flu vaccination significantly reduces illness in vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals, highlighting its importance in public health strategies.
Extremely Severe Pediatric Obesity Prevalence Increased Over Last 15 Years
From 2008 to 2023, the relative increase of pediatric patients with obesity classes 4 to 5 was 253.1%.
Why Pharmacy Students Choose Patient-Facing, Non–Patient-Facing Roles
With an emphasis on the factors that differentiate the future roles of pharmacists, researchers sought to better understand the career intentions of pharmacy students.
How Pharmacist Careers Are Shifting After COVID-19
Pharmacists are now seeking roles that offer better well-being, flexibility, and long-term satisfaction beyond traditional practice settings.
Q&A: Supporting Ongoing Insulin Use Through Pharmacy Counseling
Pharmacists play a key role in monitoring insulin use by addressing dosing, storage, and symptom management through regular, supportive patient check-ins.
Financial Strains in Pharmacy Leading to New Clinical Service Models
In part 4 of our interview with Michael Kleinrock, lead director of research at IQVIA, he discussed how trends in medication use are currently impacting pharmacy businesses.
FDA Approves Insulin Aspart-Xjhz as First Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog
The FDA approves Kirsty, an interchangeable biosimilar insulin, enhancing diabetes treatment options and accessibility for patients.
Why More Pharmacists Are Exploring Nontraditional Roles
More pharmacists are moving into nontraditional roles within health care, driven by limited advancement opportunities, stagnant wages, and a growing desire for flexibility
Debates on Pharmacy Desert Definition Impact Access to Care
Michael Murphy, PharmD, MBA, discusses how the lack of a universal definition for pharmacy deserts is leading to a significant impact on patients’ access and outcomes.
Q&A: Helping Patients Navigate the First Steps of Insulin Therapy
Community pharmacists play a crucial role in helping patients start insulin with confidence through education, emotional support, and hands-on guidance.
Pharmacists Demonstrate Professional Identity Through Provider, Patient-Focused Roles
Using the Q Methodology to account for subjectivity in responses, pharmacists self-identified their professional identities.
2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Efficacy Wanes Over Time
New study data reveal the waning effectiveness of 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the need for ongoing vaccinations and pharmacist involvement.
Inflammation Linked With Depressive Moods for Older Adults With Insomnia
Older adults with insomnia face heightened depression risks during inflammation, highlighting the need for targeted monitoring and treatment strategies.
