Public Health

A study found that test products purchased from illegal online pharmacy operations had lower purity levels and significantly more semaglutide content than what was advertised on the label.

Researchers aimed to address the change in trust individuals exhibited regarding US physicians and hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Industry experts explored the increase in US prescription drug spending and how state spending targets come into play regarding patients’ rising out-of-pocket costs.

Researchers aimed to determine the risks and benefits of prescription drug advertising released in tandem with disease awareness programming.

“If people think COVID is no big deal and decide to forgo vaccinations, they’re essentially doubling their risk of developing long COVID,” wrote investigators.

The retail pharmacy chain issued an alert to its customers that purchasing data from 2017 to 2018 may have been breached by a third party.

The CDC issued a report on the state of the avian influenza, or bird flu, at the end of last week.

As the end of the DSCSA stabilization period approaches, Scott Mooney, vice president of distribution operations at McKesson, discussed what pharmacists should consider to be prepared.

Researchers compared health care and prescription medication affordability during the COVID-19 pandemic to pre-pandemic numbers.

The theme of this year’s National HIV Testing Day encourages individuals to self-test for HIV as a means of demonstrating their compassion for themselves.

Cases of Dengue virus—the most common global arboviral disease—are on the rise.

In a webinar conducted by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID), experts gathered to publicly address the ongoing bird flu outbreak across many US states.

Patrick Alonso, PharmD, CPh, owner and manager of Your Tampa Health Care Advocates, talks about how to build trust with male patients, what health screenings men should be getting, and how pharmacists can help support men’s mental health.

The CDC released an alert encouraging pharmacists and providers to counsel patients around the harms of illegal stimulant medications.

The Supreme Court ruled on the question of limiting access to to mifepristone, a key abortion drug that anti-abortion groups have been working to limit across the country.

In a world rich with diversity, pharmacists need to understand how varied backgrounds and special needs can impact a patient’s decisions in managing their health and medication protocols.

As the opioid crisis and injection drug use continue, pharmacists can look to previous outbreaks to guide their responses to the HIV–injection drug use syndemic.

The new task force highlights a stronger government focus on curbing the risks of e-cigarettes for young people, especially after sustained calls for stricter action on the public health issue by lawmakers and the public.

Authors analyzed Section 804 of the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA) allowing state-sponsored programs to bring Canadian drugs onto US soil.

After 24 weeks of participation in an AI-driven lifestyle coaching program, 78% of all participants achieved a clinically meaningful SBP reduction of 5 mm Hg or greater.

While US health officials continue to monitor the outbreak in dairy cattle across the country, a second human recently tested positive after a mutation of the bird flu virus.

A recent study found that if community pharmacists were utilized to treat common conditions, it could result in significant cost-savings for the health care system.

To assess the extent of FTC regulation, researchers collected data from the group’s merger and enforcement actions in a 22-year span.

During a May 16 hearing titled “Rural Health Care: Supporting Lives and Improving Communities,” members discussed the need for better health care resources among rural communities in the US.

Savannah Roberts Clary, PharmD, BCPS, CPGx, a clinical pharmacist with Aegis Sciences Corporation, discusses what tianeptine is and how pharmacists can help warn the public about its potential hazards.

Unregulated tianeptine, often referred to as “gas station heroin,” has led to serious adverse effects. But while health officials warn the public about its potential dangers, others are concerned stigmatization could ruin any future chance of the drugs medicinal use.

Health care providers must listen to patients who voice their experiences with post–COVID-19 condition symptoms. Only then can a clearer picture of the condition emerge for the millions of patients who have the near-invisible disease.

Over half of the money is set to assist the overall effort to stop the virus, while the remaining funds will go to dairy farms affected by the bird flu outbreak.

Researchers analyzed the prior authorization requirements of private insurers applied to various Medicare services.

Designs of existing wearables overlook the specific needs of vulnerable populations, hindering their widespread adoption among increasingly interested communities.