In the final portion of our discussion with Kimberly Kue-Tsemo, PharmD, she explores the key developments that could be the most significant push toward reducing pharmacy deserts.
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HHS, DEA still at odds over e-prescribing
The Department of Health & Human Services approved foundation standards for electronic prescribing in January and is pushing hard for widespread adoption of e-prescribing. But across the Potomac River from HHS' downtown Washington headquarters, the Drug Enforcement Administration has serious fears about controlled substances being e-prescribed. It has indicated, for example, that further security measures may need to be in place before controlled-substance e-prescribing is allowed to go forward.
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In the second part of our interview with a collection of pharmacists from various backgrounds, they delve into the current developments highlighting the future of the profession.
Phase 2 trial results for the investigational vaccine were presented at IDWeek 2026 in Washington, DC, as the phase 3 program is currently underway.
The finalized rule is another step in the right direction for pharmacies calling for reform due to underwater reimbursement and other PBM pressures.
Allison Schneider, MPH, provides a detailed update regarding pharmacies’ impact within Medicare price negotiations and the legislation further impacting businesses.
The US health department announced policies that will allow for the compounding of 6 key peptides in US pharmacies.
New survey data add to the evidence regarding the safe and effective route of administering both COVID-19 and flu vaccines simultaneously.
This episode breaks down how PBMs conduct inventory audits, the sourcing and timing issues that trigger recoupments, and how pharmacies can prepare and push back.
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