News Roundup: February 11 to February 18
Your weekly roundup of the latest news from Drug Topics®.
The Good, The Bad, and the Missed Opportunity of Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company
The billionaire’s first venture into pharmacy launched earlier this year.
Ethical, Practical Considerations of Exemptions to Employer Vaccine Mandates for Anxiety
Does anxiety justify an exemption from vaccine mandates among health care workers?
CDC Releases Draft of 2022 Opioid Guideline Update
The new guidelines come on the heels of the controversial 2016 guidance that placed hard caps on prescribing.
Massive Surge in Illness, Injury Among Health Care Workers
Health care and social workers combined for more injuries and illnesses than any other industry in the nation.
Cancer Fatalism Common Among Rural Residents
Cancer misinformation may be more prevalent among residents in rural vs urban areas, study finds.
Q&A: Pharmacist-Led Diabetes Management Transforms Patient Care and Clinical Outcomes
June 28th 2025An ambulatory care pharmacist program in Washington State dramatically improved diabetes management by reducing A1c levels, increasing medication adherence, and providing comprehensive patient education.
