Bob Kronemyer

Warning: Being an owner or an employee at an independent pharmacy is likely hazardous to your mental health. Stress and burnout are rampant.

Pharmacists are tackling persistent medication nonadherence by using technology and community support to address barriers.

Direct-to-consumer drug sales may undermine patient care and threaten independent pharmacies by reducing access to personalized, comprehensive medication management.

Collaborative practice agreements enable pharmacists to leverage their expertise beyond traditional dispensing, but barriers continue to limit their implementation.

A recent clinical trial showed positive results from the selective neurokinin-1,3 receptor antagonist elinzanetant (Bayer) against menopausal vasomotor symptoms.