National Women’s Health Week: Key Takeaways from Scripted for Her in 2026

Celebrated every year, starting on the Sunday of Mother’s Day, National Women’s Health Week was started to shine a spotlight on women’s health conditions, giving them the tools, resources, and awareness to take hold of their well-being in an evolving health care environment.

In this video, Drug Topics is bringing its readers a look into some of the most important takeaways from the first few episodes of the Scripted for Her podcast with host, regular Drug Topics contributor, and editorial advisory board member Natalie DiPietro Mager, PharmD, PhD, professor of pharmacy practice at Ohio Northern University.

As Kami Dixon, MD, MA, explains, Black birthing people face mortality and morbidity rates up to 15 times higher than their white counterparts, necessitating data-driven interventions and improved systemic access to care.

In the preeclampsia space, according to Laney Poye, pharmacists play a vital role in addressing disparities by guiding patients on prevention. Recommending low-dose aspirin—a safe and effective tool for reducing premature birth risks—allows pharmacists to provide critical clinical consultations for high-risk individuals who may not yet be following recommended guidelines.

For older women, pharmacists apply the “Four Ms” framework—What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility—to ensure treatment aligns with personal goals without hindering physical or mental function, as guests Kristen Sobota, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP, and Kelly Kroustos, PharmD, CDP, explain.

Finally, this frontline expertise also extends to HIV management, where pharmacists provide access to PrEP and support adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). According to Paul Weidle, PharmD, MPH, achieving an undetectable viral load through modern, well-tolerated treatments effectively eliminates transmissibility, significantly improving personal health outcomes and advancing national HIV control.

Celebrate National Women’s Health Week by exploring expert insights from Scripted for Her guests, and be sure to check out Drug Topics’ podcast resource center to stay up to date on all podcast episodes offered now and in the future.

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