News Roundup: December 5 to December 9

December 9, 2022

Miranda Hester

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Your weekly roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.

Pharmacist Involvement Has Positive Impact on Patients Receiving Gender Affirming Care

Pharmacists can optimize medication adherence and serve as an additional touchpoint for patients during treatment.

Creating A Career Ladder for Pharmacy Technicians

Developing more advanced roles for pharmacy technician can reduce turnover in roles.

Representation Matters: Improving Diversity in Pharmacy

Ann Anaya and Dean Kathleen Kennedy discuss the importance of diversity in pharmacy and why it matters that patients are treated by someone who looks like them. Plus, Good Neighbor Pharmacy launches a scholarship program to help address these needs.

Pharmacist Intervention Improves Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes

Diabetes self-management education and diabetes prevention programs can improve patient outcomes including mental health and HbA1C.

Multidisciplinary Stakeholder Approach Successful in Managing Limited COVID-19 Treatment Resources

Two clinical pathways were created to manage patients and required resources.

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