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“I think in those situations where you can use the lower cost of the drug, you should, because it's going to help the overall societal perspective. That begins to break down, though, when that low-cost drug is the one that you're losing money on,” said Scott Soefje in a Q&A on balancing cost and margin at a site of care.

Don’t miss out on the latest pharmacy insights in the Drug Topics April issue.

A Q&A with Karen Fancher, PharmD, associate professor of pharmacy practice at Duquesne University School of Pharmacy, on applying ethical principles to manage complex situations in oncology pharmacy.

The ADORING 3 phase 3 development program is currently studying the novel, aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonist as a once-daily, cosmetically elegant, and steroid-free topical cream for adults and children with atopic dermatitis.

In case you missed it, this week we had news about bird flu, remote continuous glucose monitoring, new atrial fibrillation care initiatives, and more.

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Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) empower patients with diabetes to take a more active role in managing their condition, but without proper training, many of these advantages become limited.

“This can all seem a little bleak, but at the same time we have a variety of industry opportunities in that we have huge and amazing technological advancements that we can take advantage of,” said Pacience Edwards, PharmD, on navigating recent challenges in pharmacy.

A Q&A with Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, director of pharmacy at Minnesota Oncology, on the current and future landscape of bispecific antibodies in myeloma treatment.

In response to historically low flu vaccine coverage rates, Kristen Thorson, PharmD, urges pharmacists to think back to their pandemic immunization efforts and “know the power of their recommendation,” to boost public protection from influenza.

By addressing integration barriers associated with implementing tobacco cessation programs in the community pharmacy, community pharmacists can “significantly impact public health by increasing access to effective cessation support,” wrote investigators.

According to Scott Soefje, PharmD, understanding nuances across sites of care can help health care providers optimize patient care delivery while ensuring financial viability across all settings.

Karen Fancher, PharmD, addresses how hearing the perspectives of colleagues can offer invaluable support to shape individualized approaches to ethical dilemmas in oncology pharmacy.

In case you missed it, this week we had news about potential pharmacy unions, states' regulation of PBMs, rising insulin costs, and more.

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While prioritizing either cost or margin may be necessary at a site of care, big picture items, such as societal responsibility and long-term health care affordability, should guide financial analyses, said Scott Soefje, PharmD.

Digital therapeutics are positioned as front-runners in the increasingly digital future of health care.

According to Kirollos Hanna, PharmD, although similarities exist between bispecific therapies in the myeloma space, health care providers should take special note of practical differences and nuances associated with each when operationalizing them at their site of care.

As the potential grows to use emerging bispecifics in earlier lines of myeloma therapy, so does the potential to induce better patient outcomes, said Kirollos Hanna, PharmD.

Overall, older adults with diabetes faced a 53% higher risk of developing at least 1 functional limitation during the pandemic compared to older adults without diabetes.

Findings indicating that socioeconomic disparities widened gaps in vaccination timeliness signal the need for increased efforts to promote timely vaccination among children from families with lower income and those without private insurance.

April showers might bring May flowers, but for some, the month also brings the return of allergy woes. This spring, breathe easy with these OTC allergy product recommendations.

See what's trending in pharmacy with a preview of the Total Pharmacy April issue.

Drug Topics sat down with Sally Rafie, founder of Birth Control Pharmacist, to discuss how pharmacists are well positioned to expand access to reproductive care.

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Although over 38 million people in the US have diabetes, continuous glucose monitor (CGM) uptake is low. Community pharmacists are uniquely positioned to promote uptake due to their frequent interactions with patients and expertise in chronic condition counseling.

“Every pharmacist raises their hand and takes an oath before they graduate to put patients first,” said Bruce Berger, PhD, FAPhA. “But what happens when you exist in an environment every single day where that’s impossible?”

Japan’s health ministry has issued a warning to consumers regarding red yeast rice dietary supplements containing a red species of mold after 5 people died and more were hospitalized after consumption.

See what's trending in pharmacy with a preview the Drug Topics April issue.

Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might’ve missed this week, dispensed in small doses.