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Researchers explored the overall efficacy of various pediatric vaccines and their effects on antibiotic use, while also addressing vaccine hesitancy among parents.

Pharmacist education can positively impact patient counseling around vaccinations in older adults.

Suzetrigine could represent the first new nonopioid drug in a distinct class of pain medications in approximately 20 years.

Normalizing conversations around mental health in older adult populations can improve outcomes.

A conversation with Rakesh Jain, MD, MPH, clinical professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Texas Tech University School of Medicine.

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.

Check out this recap of articles published on our sister sites during the past week.

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

Acupuncture, a practice with thousands of years of history, has become increasingly accepted in mainstream medicine.

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.

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.

Pharmacist management of chronic conditions can lead to improved patient outcomes.

Patients with chronic migraine can frequently overuse acute medications, leading to medication overuse headaches.

Three RSV vaccines are currently FDA approved for use in adults aged 60 or older.

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.

Cases of meningococcal disease currently exceed prepandemic levels.

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.

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.

James Rider, PharmD, shared his experiences as a pharmacy manager at CVS.

Dozens of presentations at IDWeek 2024 focused on available immunizations, such as those for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, and flu.

David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, discussed pharmacy benefit managers and their impact on value-based care within pharmacies.

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.

David Pope, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer at XiFin, further discussed value-based care and his company’s ongoing collaboration with pharmacies across the country.

Posters presented at ACCP 2024 revealed gaps in pharmacy students’ understanding of off-label drug applications and identified strengths and weaknesses among pharmacy graduates.

The financial burden of in vitro fertilization (IVF) medications has become increasingly prohibitive, limiting the availability of fertility treatments for many.

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.

Drug Topics sat down with Adam J. James, PharmD, to discuss learnings from his extensive experience at Rite Aid.

In a systematic review, researchers explored the role of clinical pharmacists within a multidisciplinary team treating patients with inflammatory bowel disease.