Efficacy of Immunization for Pediatric Health Outcomes, Antibiotic Use | IDWeek 2024
Researchers explored the overall efficacy of various pediatric vaccines and their effects on antibiotic use, while also addressing vaccine hesitancy among parents.
Education Resources Affect Pharmacy Pneumococcal Vaccination Conversations
Pharmacist education can positively impact patient counseling around vaccinations in older adults.
Nonopioid Suzetrigine Demonstrates Positive Phase 3 Results for Acute Pain
Suzetrigine could represent the first new nonopioid drug in a distinct class of pain medications in approximately 20 years.
Pharmacy Screening Can Identify Depression in Older Adults
Normalizing conversations around mental health in older adult populations can improve outcomes.
Q&A: What Pharmacists Need to Know about Onyda XR for the Treatment of ADHD
A conversation with Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University School of Medicine.
Weekend ICYMI: October 14 to October 18
In case you missed it, this week we had stories about medication adherence and breast cancer outcomes, new vaccines in the pipeline, independent pharmacies saying no to Medicare drug price, and more.
Now Trending: CVS CEO Steps Down, COVID-19 Racial Disparities
Check out this recap of articles published on our sister sites during the past week.
Small Doses: October 14 to October 18
Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might have missed this week, dispensed in small doses.
Acupuncture Represents Effective Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Sciatica Pain Management
Acupuncture, a practice with thousands of years of history, has become increasingly accepted in mainstream medicine.
Patient-Level Interventions Can Increase HPV Vaccination Rates in Communities | IDWeek 2024
Vaccination against HPV can prevent thousands of cases of cancer each year.
Updated COVID-19 Vaccine’s Impact on Various Patient Outcomes | IDWeek 2024
Researchers explored the efficacy of Pfizer-BioNTech’s updated COVID-19 vaccine for the 2023-2024 period and its efficacy in improving various patient outcomes.
PBMs and Value-Based Care: A Pathway to Better Pharmacy Reimbursement
David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, joined Drug Topics to discuss value-based care and how it has changed the way pharmacy operates.
Pharmacists as Key Players in Managing Chronic Conditions | ACCP 2024
Pharmacist management of chronic conditions can lead to improved patient outcomes.
Managing Medication Overuse Headache in Chronic Migraine
Patients with chronic migraine can frequently overuse acute medications, leading to medication overuse headaches.
At Higher Risk, Vaccine Efficacy, Uptake Are Crucial for Older Adult Populations | IDWeek 2024
Three RSV vaccines are currently FDA approved for use in adults aged 60 or older.
Collaborative Care Approaches Can Improve Provider Shortage, Pharmacist-Physician Relationships | ACCP 2024
In posters presented at the American College of Clinical Pharmacy 2024 Annual Meeting, researchers explored the implementation of collaborative care programs within various health systems.
As Meningococcal Disease Rates Rise, Researchers Evaluate Vaccine Efficacy | IDWeek 2024
Cases of meningococcal disease currently exceed prepandemic levels.
Enhancing Medication Access, Addressing Health Disparities in Community Pharmacies | ACCP 2024
Findings from a collection of posters at ACCP underscore the critical role of community pharmacies in promoting health equity and providing high-quality, patient-centered care.
NCPA Addresses Independent Pharmacists’ Hesitancy to Stock Medicare-Negotiated Drugs
The National Community Pharmacists Association surveyed over 4000 independent pharmacy owners and managers for their thoughts on the 10 drugs selected for Medicare price negotiations.
Chain Pharmacist on “Feeling Like a Rock Star” in His Community
James Rider, PharmD, shared his experiences as a pharmacy manager at CVS.
New Vaccines in the Pipeline: Norovirus, Lyme Disease, and Combination COVID-19–Flu | IDWeek 2024
Q&A: Why Value-Based Care Can Lead to Increased Revenue in the Pharmacy
David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, discussed pharmacy benefit managers and their impact on value-based care within pharmacies.
5 Questions With a Pharmacist: Stevie Veach from MercyOne Pharmacy
In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Stevie Veach of MercyOne Pharmacy in Dubuque, Iowa, talked about her pharmacy’s offerings and how they serve her community’s patients.
Q&A: Pharmacy’s Evolving Relationship with Value-Based Care
David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, further discussed value-based care and his company’s ongoing collaboration with pharmacies across the country.
Pharmacy Education Must Keep Pace With Changing Health Care Landscape | ACCP 2024
Posters presented at ACCP 2024 revealed gaps in pharmacy students’ understanding of off-label drug applications and identified strengths and weaknesses among pharmacy graduates.
Cost of IVF Medications Increased by 84% Over 10-Year Period
The financial burden of in vitro fertilization (IVF) medications has become increasingly prohibitive, limiting the availability of fertility treatments for many.
Optimizing Heart Failure Outcomes With Medication Management, Screening | ACCP 2024
Pharmacists can screen for social determinants of health and patient beliefs about medications as a way to improve adherence and subsequent outcomes in heart failure.
Chain Pharmacist Leads the Way in Patient Care Innovation
Drug Topics sat down with Adam J. James, PharmD, to discuss learnings from his extensive experience at Rite Aid.
Clinical Pharmacists Play Pivotal Role in Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease
In a systematic review, researchers explored the role of clinical pharmacists within a multidisciplinary team treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
FDA Approves Ensifentrine, Novel Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
On June 26, 2024, the FDA approved ensifentrine (Ohtuvayre) for the treatment of COPD.