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Simplifying Widespread Itch Care with Targeted SolutionsMatthew Zirwas, MD, shares his step-by-step pearls for quelling the pruritic skin condition.
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Abrocitinib for Atopic DermatitisThe drug’s approval was based on the results of 3 clinical trials.
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Navigating Pediatric ADHD Medication ShortagesStimulant medications are the first-line pharmacologic therapy for ADHD, but many of these medications are currently in short supply.
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Mind-Body Resilience for Women: A Focus on DepressionDeveloping innovative solutions for women with depression, accounting for differences in gender and sex, are critically important
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Pharmacist Discusses Proactive Approach to Vaccine Recommendations, Patient TrustDeanna Tran, PharmD, BCACP, FAPhA, emphasizes community outreach, especially in areas with high vaccine hesitancy, as a crucial strategy for maintaining public trust in vaccination programs.
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GLP-1s Present Profitability Challenges to Independent Pharmacies | AAP 2025A conversation with Scott Biggs and Greg Mitchell at the American Associated Pharmacies 2025 Annual Conference.
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Pharmacist Integration in Health Care Team Improves Patient Access, Outcomes | ADA 2025Jon Easter, RPh, joined Drug Topics to discuss pharmacists’ roles within health care teams following his presentation at the American Diabetes Association’s 85th Scientific Sessions.
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Assessing Pharmacist Attitudes on Biosimilar Dispensing Before, After COVID-19 PandemicResearchers used an online English-language survey questionnaire to collect data on pharmacists from Germany and Switzerland about how their knowledge and dispensing frequency of biologics and biosimilars changed from before and after the pandemic.
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The Effects of “Long COVID” and How Pharmacists Can HelpOften referred to as “long COVID” patients or “long-haulers,” these patients continue to experience symptoms of illness far past the acute phase of this viral disease.
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Equity in Healthcare, Improving Access and Quality of CareA perspective on the CMS Innovation Center roundtable on health equity.
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Detecting Crossover Symptoms of COVID-19, InfluenzaAs respiratory viruses and COVID-19 variants lurk seemingly everywhere, here’s how best to detect and differentiate.
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Sun Protection and Children: A RefresherProtection from the harsh rays of the sun is crucial for everyone—including children. Now that summer has arrived, a refresher course can go a long way in preventing skin damage and disorders due to the sun.
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Intranasal CGRP Antagonist Is Approved for the Treatment of Acute MigrainesZavegepant joins other CGRP antagonists as an option for individuals experiencing migraine.
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Pharmacists Must Be Aware of Polypharmacy Risk in Patients With Long COVIDHenry Ukachukwu Michael, PhD, discusses the importance of optimizing medication utilization in patients with long COVID.
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Bempedoic Acid for HypercholesterolemiaAn expert panel discusses where bempedoic acid currently fits into the treatment of hypercholesterolemia.
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US Supreme Court Hears Argument on State’s Ability to Regulate PBMsTodd Mizeski, Esq, a Partner in Frier Levitt’s Life Sciences, Litigation Department, discusses the case of Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association.
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Vitamin D and COVID-19: An Evidence-Based ReviewIn this article, we will review the evidence describing a possible link between vitamin D and COVID-19.
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Q&A: Revenue Impact and Clinical Service Expansion OpportunitiesA panelist discusses how point-of-care testing can increase pharmacy revenue through the tests themselves and related OTC product recommendations, and by attracting new patients who were not previously customers.
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Dismantle Stigmas, Stop the Blame, And Get Patients the Care They NeedThere is a bias in this country against people whose medical condition is perceived to be the result of their own lifestyle choices. To combat stigma and its harmful effects, there needs to be broader understanding—even among medical professionals.
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Digging into the Cause of Ocular InfectionsThe research points to the importance of isolating offending organism.
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Q&A: Smarter Pharmacy Tools Are Making Patient Care Faster, Simpler | Asembia 2025Sarah Thomas and David Skomo of HealthDyne discuss some of the most useful innovations that have been helpful for pharmacies.
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Q&A: Challenges Pharmacists Face in Assessing, Addressing Health LiteracyKarissa Kim, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, discusses the main challenges pharmacists face in assessing and addressing patients’ health literacy levels.
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Some States Allowing Donation and Redistribution of Oncology DrugsCollections of oncology drugs in 13 states are being redistributed to patients in need.
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OTC Drug Interaction Considerations in the Cough and Cold AisleOTC remedies are widely available, but some carry drug-drug or drug-disease interactions that pharmacists should be aware of.
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Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business WithIn this episode of the podcast, Shawn and Jesse discuss the benefits of being easy to do business with.
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How Barbershops Are Becoming Community Health Care DestinationsThe Cut Hypertension Program operates in barbershops across the Bay Area in California. The program’s lead pharmacist joined us to discuss main themes and goals of the new initiative.
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Technology Tools for Mental Health ScreeningOnline portals are accessible via tablet or computer and can streamline the mental health screening process.
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Turning Reconciliation into a Revenue Growth EngineHeidi Polek, RPh, EMBA, discusses how pharmacies must adopt strategic approaches to maintain financial health and continue providing patient care.
