Over the Counter

As more prescription drugs move to OTC, the pharmacist’s role in their communities are continuing to shift as well.

With unprecedented changes to Medicare Part D plans at the top of the year, experts from ASCP help pharmacy businesses understand key provisions under the IRA.

To celebrate National Pharmacist Day, regonized every year on January 12, Meagan Brown, PharmD, BCACP, discussed the current state of nationally recognizing pharmacists as clinical providers.

From gaps in care to formulary challenges, Susan Thomas, RN, explains how her independent PBM is working with pharmacists to improve women’s health outcomes.

As social media’s growth seemingly has no end in sight, pharmacists must be conscious of its potential risks and benefits when using these platforms for either personal or professional use.

In a recap of his recent NPhA continuing pharmacy education presentation, Kenric B. Ware, PharmD, MBA, AAHIVP, discussed pharmacists’ role in addressing HIV stigma.

During his second term, President Trump has bolstered his approach at lowering prescription drug prices in the US through innovative yet unprecedented decisions.

With constant vaccine and guideline updates reserved for pneumococcal diseases, pharmacists continue to be the authority on pneumococcal vaccine administration.

Leading health care economist and public policy expert John C. Goodman, PhD, breaks down what various supply chain entities can expect with TrumpRx.

Patient safety organizations began in the early 21st century to improve health care safety measures amongst various providers’ practices.

A conversation with NCPDP’s Rick Sage explored the lasting effects on pharmacy stemming from the record-breaking government shutdown.

With a new year approaching, pharmacy law experts joined Over the Counter to recap some of the key events regarding state- and federal-level PBM reform throughout 2025.

Through diabetes education and initiatives focused on community health care, Clipper F. Young, PharmD, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM, BCGP, is making a difference for patients and the pharmacy profession.

From the COVID-19 pandemic through state-by-state expansion of scope, pharmacists have tapped into a variety of their clinical skills to bolster patient outcomes in their communities.

With the constant financial hurdles businesses face, the community pharmacy industry has struggled with finding new ways to innovate within its practices.

Exploring the evolution of pharmacy education throughout his professional career, Brad Phillips, PharmD, BCACP, joined Over the Counter to discuss trends in pharmacy students’ career paths.

In today’s world, the exponential use of technology is gradually becoming commonplace, and pharmacy businesses are expected to keep up with the growing digital landscape.

As contraceptive care services remain fragmented across many US states, pharmacists are seemingly rising as key touch points for women’s health management and various types of reproductive care.

With disruptive PBMs rising in the marketplace amid constant calls for lowering drug prices, companies such as WriteWise are positioned to revolutionize the way patients access their pharmacy benefits.

As GLP-1 popularity, use, and price continues to rise, pharmacy industry stakeholders are attempting to guide pharmacists and patients around the complexities of this drug class.

Pooja Babbrah, executive vice president of strategy and industry alignment at NCPDP, joined Drug Topics to discuss the power of pharmacy standards in helping patients, pharmacists, and more.

Chris Bell, JD, vice president of business operations at API Warehouse, discusses proactive approaches in preventing fraudulent threats and staying compliant with DSCSA.

While experts agree there is no one-size-fits-all approach, addressing medication nonadherence among patients presents opportunities for pharmacists to set themselves apart as medication counselors.

Calvin Hunsicker, founder & chief product officer at SureCost, discusses ongoing pharmacy procurement challenges in 2025 and how his company is helping businesses tackle common obstacles.

While the new guidelines are reserved for critical care pharmacists in the ICU, they can be applied to other practice areas, highlighting the crucial role pharmacists play in health care.

After experiencing tragedy in his personal life, Bil Schmidtknecht was led to join the community of independent pharmacists and industry advocates calling for PBM reform across both aisles.

Addressing the impacts on patients and the overall pharmacy market, Joey Mattingly, PharmD, MBA, PhD, discusses trends in pharmacies opening and closing across the country.

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.