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All rights reserved.Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:12:46 +00005en-us14447https://www.drugtopics.com/newshttps://www.drugtopics.com/logo.webphttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/pharmacist-pain-management-clinics-the-expert-as-the-pain-coachhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/pharmacist-pain-management-clinics-the-expert-as-the-pain-coach<![CDATA[Pharmacist pain clinics typically focus on comprehensive medication management involving the entire patient scenario.]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/serotype-34-causes-pneumococcal-meningitis-in-child-with-cochlear-implantshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/serotype-34-causes-pneumococcal-meningitis-in-child-with-cochlear-implants<![CDATA[A case shows a suspected recurrence of pneumococcal disease that ended with removal of one cochlear implant and replacement of the other.]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/retatrutide-delivers-20-8-weight-loss-in-adults-with-type-2-diabeteshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/retatrutide-delivers-20-8-weight-loss-in-adults-with-type-2-diabetes<![CDATA[Detailed phase 3 data show retatrutide lowered body weight and A1C over 80 weeks for patients with diabetes and obesity.]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/independent-pharmacies-remain-resilient-essential-community-providers-ncpa-2026https://www.drugtopics.com/view/independent-pharmacies-remain-resilient-essential-community-providers-ncpa-2026<![CDATA[In celebration of the organization’s recent convention, NCPA released its annual digest report for members, providing a detailed overview of independent community pharmacy.]]>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/community-pharmacy-partnerships-that-close-the-gapshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/community-pharmacy-partnerships-that-close-the-gaps<![CDATA[Local collaborations can turn pharmacies into care-coordination hubs, but lasting results require trained teams, shared data, and sustainable payment.]]>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/integrated-care-and-the-keys-to-successful-glp-1-therapyhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/integrated-care-and-the-keys-to-successful-glp-1-therapy<![CDATA[In a rapidly evolving diabetes and obesity management landscape, Brian Smith, PharmD, discusses approaches that are helping patients maximize their outcomes on GLP-1 therapy.]]>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/pharmacist-protocol-is-linked-with-more-same-day-vaccine-coadministrationhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/pharmacist-protocol-is-linked-with-more-same-day-vaccine-coadministration<![CDATA[A structured recommendation workflow at a community pharmacy was associated with more multivaccine patients than routine practice.]]>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/policies-for-pharmacists-to-track-heading-into-2026-midtermshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/policies-for-pharmacists-to-track-heading-into-2026-midterms<![CDATA[In part 2 of our pre-election series, detailing key health policies for pharmacists at this year’s midterms, a legal expert touches on MFN pricing, ACA subsidies, and more. ]]>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/addressing-medication-adherence-in-cardiometabolic-healthhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/addressing-medication-adherence-in-cardiometabolic-health<![CDATA[Pharmacists can improve cardiometabolic adherence by easing adverse effects, simplifying regimens, tackling costs, and synchronizing refills.]]>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/wicked-good-cardiometabolic-chat-incretin-therapies-in-pediatric-obesity-t2dhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/wicked-good-cardiometabolic-chat-incretin-therapies-in-pediatric-obesity-t2d<![CDATA[In this episode, our hosts examine the expanding role of incretin therapies in children and adolescents with obesity and type 2 diabetes.]]>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/what-it-will-take-to-keep-patients-on-glp-1s-long-termhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/what-it-will-take-to-keep-patients-on-glp-1s-long-term<![CDATA[GLP-1 adherence requires integrated care teams, administrative technology, and proactive clinical support to tackle complex challenges.]]>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/how-pharmacists-can-join-the-menopause-care-teamhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/how-pharmacists-can-join-the-menopause-care-team<![CDATA[Pharmacist Stephanie Young Moss explains menopause symptoms, hormone therapy guidance, and how pharmacists can expand menopause care access.]]>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/hiv-testing-before-and-during-prep-getting-it-righthttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/hiv-testing-before-and-during-prep-getting-it-right<![CDATA[Confirming HIV-negative status before starting PrEP, and at every follow-up, protects against partial treatment and drug resistance. The faculty compare testing strategies across clinical and pharmacy settings.]]>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:05:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/starting-the-hiv-prep-conversation-in-primary-care-and-pharmacyhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/starting-the-hiv-prep-conversation-in-primary-care-and-pharmacy<![CDATA[Patients rarely ask about PrEP unless someone asks first. The faculty describe how primary care clinicians and community pharmacists can open the conversation with confidence and without judgment.]]>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/cost-plus-pricing-reshapes-pharmacy-but-savings-are-not-guaranteedhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/cost-plus-pricing-reshapes-pharmacy-but-savings-are-not-guaranteed<![CDATA[Research shows that cost-plus pricing can lower drug costs dramatically, depending on where in the supply chain the markup is applied.]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/diabetes-medication-adherence-lags-for-black-and-hispanic-medicare-patientshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/diabetes-medication-adherence-lags-for-black-and-hispanic-medicare-patients<![CDATA[Medicaid and Part D low-income subsidy enrollment narrowed some gaps, but much of the disparity occurred within the same plans.]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/how-the-2026-midterms-could-reshape-pharmacy-policyhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/how-the-2026-midterms-could-reshape-pharmacy-policy<![CDATA[In part 1 of our midterm election FAQ series, AJ Barbarito, Esq, breaks down ongoing legal developments for pharmacists and what a change in Congressional control could mean for the profession.]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/model-finds-nhs-england-style-diabetes-prevention-program-cost-effectivehttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/model-finds-nhs-england-style-diabetes-prevention-program-cost-effective<![CDATA[A modeling study projects that a structured lifestyle program for adults with prediabetes would be cost-effective and likely cost saving.]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/the-pharmacist-s-expanding-role-in-covid-19-vaccine-confidencehttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/the-pharmacist-s-expanding-role-in-covid-19-vaccine-confidence<![CDATA[Trusted, accessible, and positioned across a patient's broader health needs, pharmacists remain the frontline for COVID-19 vaccine confidence as the platform landscape keeps evolving.]]>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/pricing-formulas-multiply-pharmacists-translate-complexity-into-carehttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/pricing-formulas-multiply-pharmacists-translate-complexity-into-care<![CDATA[As a government price-setting formula, the same arithmetic has produced the opposite result.]]>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 20:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/orforglipron-shows-greater-a1c-weight-reduction-than-oral-semaglutidehttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/orforglipron-shows-greater-a1c-weight-reduction-than-oral-semaglutide<![CDATA[Orforglipron lowered A1C and body weight more than oral semaglutide 25 mg at 52 weeks, but the estimate comes from an indirect comparison.]]>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/how-dtc-glp-1s-improve-access-but-hurt-adherencehttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/how-dtc-glp-1s-improve-access-but-hurt-adherence<![CDATA[Brian Smith, PharmD, explains how direct-to-consumer GLP-1 pathways broaden initial access but endanger long-term patient adherence.]]>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:30:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/burnout-and-pbms-remain-barriers-for-community-pharmacistshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/burnout-and-pbms-remain-barriers-for-community-pharmacists<![CDATA[Pharmacists face burnout and financial strain as PBMs take big cuts, prompting urgent calls for reform to protect patient care and community pharmacies.]]>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/technicians-aren-t-asking-for-a-partyhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/technicians-aren-t-asking-for-a-party<![CDATA[What pharmacy technicians say would actually make them feel seen on World Pharmacy Technician Day, and the other 364 days of the year.]]>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/indirect-comparison-links-tirzepatide-to-greater-weight-loss-than-semaglutidehttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/indirect-comparison-links-tirzepatide-to-greater-weight-loss-than-semaglutide<![CDATA[The analysis is not a head-to-head trial, and the weight loss gap reached statistical significance under 1 of 2 estimands.]]>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/infections-fall-with-azithromycin-for-unscheduled-cesarean-deliverieshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/infections-fall-with-azithromycin-for-unscheduled-cesarean-deliveries<![CDATA[A 1.6-million-birth analysis finds that adoption of a 2016 trial's antibiotic protocol climbed sharply in US hospitals, with a drop in infection rates.]]>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/data-links-glp-1-with-fewer-asthma-attacks-lower-psychiatric-riskhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/data-links-glp-1-with-fewer-asthma-attacks-lower-psychiatric-risk<![CDATA[New findings suggest semaglutide's benefits may extend well beyond diabetes and weight loss and into airway disease and mood disorders.]]>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/fda-expands-mavacamten-for-children-with-ohcmhttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/fda-expands-mavacamten-for-children-with-ohcm<![CDATA[First approved for adults in 2022, the therapy is now cleared for adults and pediatric patients weighing 66 lbs or more with symptomatic obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.]]>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:30:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/why-rural-pharmacies-are-essential-infrastructure-in-us-health-carehttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/why-rural-pharmacies-are-essential-infrastructure-in-us-health-care<![CDATA[With the inherent value medications provide in the greater health care system, Jennifer Hammons, PharmD, DrPH, argues that rural pharmacies deserve the proper recognition.]]>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:30:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articleshttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/nearly-1-in-6-pediatric-patients-have-nutritional-deficiency-with-glp-1shttps://www.drugtopics.com/view/nearly-1-in-6-pediatric-patients-have-nutritional-deficiency-with-glp-1s<![CDATA[A claims analysis of 2031 patients aged 10 to 17 years found that nutrition counseling was infrequent and often began months after treatment started.]]>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMTDrug TopicsusDrug Topics Articles