Automated Insulin Delivery System to Be Integrated with Glucose-Ketone Sensor
Insulin delivery technology company Sequel Med Tech announced its future partnership with Abbott’s glucose-ketone sensor, which is currently under development.
Access, Innovation, and the Changing Face of Pharmacy | PQA 2025
A conversation with Micah Cost, PharmD, MS, CAE, CEO of PQA, at PQA 2025.
The Common Trends in Hepatitis Vaccine Uptake, Hesitancy
During Viral Hepatitis Awareness Month, Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, joined Over the Counter to discuss hepatitis vaccines and the common trends pharmacists in this space should keep in mind.
Evernorth Benefit Option Will Cap Wegovy, Zepbound Monthly Cost at $200
The new program aims to reduce costs for patients, with savings estimated at as much as $3600 per year.
Atopic Dermatitis Associated With Higher Dementia Risk
Through a comprehensive review and meta-analysis, researchers identified the correlation between atopic dermatitis and dementia.
Community Pharmacies Help Enhance Patient Access, Education | PQA 2025
A conversation with Kaitlin Bates, PharmD, ARHOME Quality Manager at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield, at PQA 2025.
FDA Will Make Importing Prescription Drugs From Canada Easier for States
Importing prescription drugs from Canada has been met with criticism, such as weakening the pharmaceutical supply chain and posing increased risks to patient safety.
CTx-1301 Demonstrates Improvements in ADHD Across 3 Dosages
Patients included in the study were aged 6 to 17 years with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
FDA Grants Interchangeability Designation to Ustekinumab-Aauz for Stelara
Pharmacists can substitute ustekinumab with the biosimilar at the pharmacy level, depending on their state laws.
Adult MTM Models for Children Could Improve Medication Costs, Effectiveness
Researchers investigate annual medication costs for children and determine which of them would qualify for medication therapy management based on CMS thresholds.
Deprescribing Leads to Reduction in Polypharmacy, Inappropriate Medication Use
Researchers aim to understand how deprescribing interventions impacted changes in inappropriate medication use or total prescription drugs among older, community-dwelling adults.
The Future of Patient Care Services in Community Pharmacy | PQA 2025
A conversation with Michael Hegener, PharmD, BCACP, associate professor of Pharmacy at the University of Cincinnati, at PQA 2025.
V116 Pneumococcal Vaccine Shows Noninferiority to PPSV23
V116 is noninferior to 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) for all 12 common serotypes and superior to 9 unique serotypes.
Pharmacists Crucial in Addressing Hepatitis Vaccination Gaps
President of the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, discusses how pharmacists can help improve hepatitis A and B vaccine rates across the country.
More Americans Now Believe MMR Vaccine Causes Autism vs 2021
Approximately 67% of adults in the US know that vaccines do not cause autism in children, declining significantly from 74% in 2021.
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.