NCPA calls R.Ph.s to action

In an abstract presented at the American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions, researchers tested the effectiveness of an AI-driven program for improving glycemic control.

With the emergence of increased GLP-1 use and alternative PBM models, Morgan Lee, PhD, MPH, CPH, and Scott Halperin, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss current trends in drug benefit design.

Rick Gates, chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens and chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, discussed the current status of retail pharmacies and the way they are reimbursed.

Amid the continuously evolving role of pharmacists in today’s health care landscape, independent owners like Amina Abubakar, PharmD, AAHIVP, are advancing the profession through innovation.

Of those who do not support vaccines, 79% said a major reason for their opposition is that it should be the parents’ choice about whether to vaccinate their child and 40% cite safety concerns.

Clinical pharmacists transform diabetes care by leveraging manufacturer-sponsored patient assistance programs to dramatically improve medication access.