Measles Cases in the US Increased Significantly in 2024
Since a 2019 measles outbreak, the CDC has seen an increasing number of cases in the US.
Bird Flu Virus Detected in US for First Time in 2 Years
The CDC addressed an HPAI A(H5N1) virus infection reported by a commercial dairy farmer in Texas.
Virginia Governor Vetoes Bill for Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed bills HB570 and SB274 that would have allowed the state to establish its first Prescription Drug Affordability Board.
Pharmacist Strategies for Mitigating Patient Harm, Inequities During Drug Shortages
Researchers addressed pharmacists’ role in mitigating drug shortages.
Simulation Highlights Substantial Medicare Savings Due to IRA Drug Price Negotiation
With drug price negotiations for 10 drugs through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) set to take effect in 2026, researchers simulated the extent of Medicare savings.
Slideshow: Pharmacists’ Ability to Improve Patient Care in Cancer Medication Management Services
In 4 posters presented at the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association Annual Conference 2024, researchers addressed pharmacists’ role in managing patients’ anticancer medications.
Safely Experiencing the Once in a Lifetime Total Solar Eclipse
It can be hard to look away from a once in a lifetime total eclipse, but it’s important to understand the risks that come with viewing.
Pharmacy Membership Model May Result in Better Patient Care, Financial Feasibility
In comparison with the traditional volume-based pharmacy model, the membership model decreases financial barriers while increasing customer-pharmacist relationships.
Demographics Significantly Influence Common Customer Behavior at Community Pharmacies
Researchers found various reasons for why individuals chose a specific pharmacy and how they purchase OTC medication.
Drug Companies to Pay Medicare Rebates if Prices Rise Faster Than Inflation
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare Part B coinsurance rates will lower if drug prices rise faster than the rate of inflation.
Improving CVD Outcomes Through Better Recommendations, Patient Monitoring
Researchers detailed the FDA’s recommendations on low-dose aspirin and pharmacists’ role in cardiovascular practice transformation programs.
Addressing The Need for Better Access to CGM in Low-Income Areas
In a poster presented at the 2024 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, researchers addressed continuous glucose monitoring and its potential role in indigent communities.
What States are Doing to Regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers
In a poster presented at the 2024 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, researchers assessed state-level regulations for PBMs.
Examining Antibiotic Allergies, Pharmacists Role in Testing
Researchers presented their findings on hypersensitivity caused by antibiotics as well as the best ways pharmacists can test for it.
Pharmacists Address Their Role in Adolescent Vaping Education
According to posters presented at the 2024 American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition, pharmacists wish to play a bigger role in educating young people about the risks of vaping.
Slideshow: Assessing the COVID-19 Pandemic After its 2020 Peak
Four posters presented at the American Pharmacists Association Annual Meeting and Exposition explored how individuals and health care providers have been handling the COVID-19 pandemic.
Veterans Reported Loss of Everyday Functioning After COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers aimed to address the adverse effects of veterans with COVID-19 diagnoses 18 months after infections were documented.
Local Pharmacy Access in the United States Significantly Lower in Rural Areas
Researchers collected data to measure inequities in pharmacy access across the country.
California Wildfires in the 2010s Exacerbated Psychotropic Medication Prescriptions
Researchers studied the effect of wildfires on mental health in California from 2011 to 2018.
How Daylight Saving Time Increases Overall Health Risks
Recent studies on daylight saving time’s association with increased health risks have heightened the debate on whether to observe the biannual event or switch to one universal time.
Exploring Electronic Cigarettes’ Success Among Other Tobacco Cessation Methods
Researchers assessed the benefits of electronic cigarettes for tobacco cessation compared with varenicline and nicotine chewing gum.
Independent Pharmacies Continue to Face Financial Hardships as the Clock Ticks on PBM Reform
As pharmacy benefit managers gain leverage to continue driving up drug prices, local pharmacies struggle to keep up and Congress has been called to act—but it might be too late.
Government, Industry Leaders Address the Growing Issue of PBM Practices
Health care professionals, industry leaders, and politicians gathered for a virtual roundtable to discuss the state of the PBM industry.
Disparities in Digital Health Portal Use Persist Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic
Although the pandemic spurred a greater need and use of online health resources, certain demographics continue to report significantly low participation in digital health portals.
Patients Experiencing Depression Preferred In-Person Visits During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Even during times of peak transmission, individuals preferred in-person screening over video or telephone screening for depression.