ASHP 2021: News and Updates
The team at Drug Topics® joined pharmacy professionals at the 2021 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition.
TICOVAC Vaccine to Prevent Tick-Borne Encephalitis
The FDA approved a biologics license application for the tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) vaccine TICOVAC for individuals 1 year or older.
2021 Pharmacy Award Winners, the Best of the Best
Four winners of the SingleCare Best of the Best Pharmacy Awards joined Drug Topics® to share their knowledge with fellow pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
Managing T1D in Adults: How Can Pharmacists Help?
Type 1 diabetes requires patients to have knowledge and skill to manage medication and potential complications.
Pharmacists’ Plates Are Piled High
As pharmacists administer more immunizations than ever, managers must provide a larger tray (pharmacy technicians) or smaller plates (fewer responsibilities) to balance things out.
Update on Childhood Rheumatic Disorders
Emerging evidence is changing health care providers’ approach to treating pediatric rheumatic diseases.
Pharmacists Central to Distributing Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccines
As trusted source of information for parents, pharmacists are a key part of the plan to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to newly eligible children.
Patient Education Is Key to Reducing Adverse Effects of OTC Analgesics
Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are accessible over the counter, but do patients know all the risks associated with these medications?
Rx for VR: The Role of Virtual Reality in the Pharmacy
A look at how virtual reality is making an impact on pharmacists and patient care.
The Benefits of Co-administering COVID-19, Flu Vaccines
How to educate patients about the safety of receiving the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines at the same time.
Five New Year’s Resolutions for Independent Pharmacy Owners
Let’s raise a glass to all the pharmacy owners who are improving patient health outcomes by providing innovative services.
Despite Aggressive Recruiting, a Surplus of Pharmacy Jobs Remain Unfilled
Burnout, COVID-19 vaccines, and increased demands have come together to create the perfect storm of labor shortages within the industry.