Dietary supplements: Beware of fake remedies

Rob Frankil, RPh, discusses how independent pharmacies in Pennsylvania are dealing with the impact of Rite Aid stores closing.

As artificial intelligence evolves from a novel technology to commonplace in health care, the pharmacy industry is adapting to its challenges and opportunities.

Bullous pemphigoid is a rare skin condition that causes large blisters filled with fluids that typically occur near skin creases, such as the upper thighs and armpits.

From market pressures to regulatory framework, Eric Tichy, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, FCCP, FAST, discussed growth in the business of health-system pharmacy and the challenges it has faced.

The new approval is in line with recommendations that suggest booster vaccination for older adults and patients aged 12 to 64 with at least 1 or more underlying risk factors.

The new approval is for a first-in-class TRPM8 receptor agonist to stimulate corneal sensory nerves to increase natural tear production.