Explaining the Flawed DIR System to Student Pharmacists
Peter Kreckel recently tried to explain DIR fees to students. Here’s how it went.
How One Pharmacy Is Delivering Better Care
Why Asti’s delivery service sets it apart-and how it helps patients.
How to Get Paid for Pharmacy Services
Pharmacists are finding ways to get reimbursed for clinical services. See what you can do to get paid.
Everything Pharmacists Need to Know About DIR Reform
Meaningful changes to DIR fees are on the horizon-will pharmacies see an increase in reimbursements?
Drugs Cost Billions, Pharmacists Can Help
A new study puts a huge number on how much nonoptimized medication use costs.
Empagliflozin Reduced Liver Fat in Type 2 Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Diabetes drug empagliflozin reduces fat levels in type 2 patients, which may reduce risk of severe liver disease.
Missing Teeth Could Be Linked to Diabetes Risk
Missing teeth could be a signal that diabetes may be developing.
The Future of Pharmacy Is Not All Doom and Gloom
There is plenty for community pharmacists to worry about, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Small Doses: News for Pharmacists in April
Easy-to-swallow bits of news and studies for the busy pharmacist.
DIR Fees: Just One of Many Reimbursement Battles
Reimbursement issues, sadly, aren’t anything new for pharmacies.
The Surgeon General Wants More Naloxone, Now What?
What do pharmacies have to do with the recent Surgeon General Advisory? A lot, actually.
Drug Makers Find New Ways to Thwart Generic Competition
Brand-name drug companies are finding creative ways to extend patent protection, causing patient access problems.
Herpes Zoster Vaccines Explained
APhA poster breaks down differences between shingles vaccines down in chart form.
Your 10 Worst Pharmacy Mistakes
In pharmacy, mistakes are serious, but they still happen. You wrote in with the mistakes that have stuck with you-and changed how you do your job.
10 Fast Facts About Shingles
All the basics your patients need to know in one list.
Ohio Cracks Down on PBMs
A new rule in Ohio is designed to bring transparency to drug prices in the pharmacy.
New Migraine Meds Pharmacists Need to Know About
New drugs for acute migraines are almost ready for prime time. Here's what you need to know.
Apixaban, Warfarin Equally Safe, Study Finds
A study found that apixaban is a safe alternative to VKAs for ablation of atrial fibrillation.
The 4 Ways Pharmacy Is Evolving
If the past few weeks are any indication, pharmacy isn’t going to be the same for very long.
New Bleeding Reversal Agent Shows Promise
Andaxanet alfa has shown effectiveness for patients needing hemostasis.
Is Telepharmacy Taking Pharmacy Jobs?
Arizona joins a growing list of states to adopt telepharmacy legislation. Here’s how it could affect pharmacists.
New Malaria Research Shows Promising Implications for Vaccine Design and Disease Prevention
Newly found antibody may help create effective vaccine against malaria.
Vaccination Rates Lower for Children with Autism and their Siblings
Parents of children with autism spectrum disorder are less likely to fully vaccinate their autistic child or the siblings.
Apalutimide for Prostate Cancer: What to Know
FDA approves apalutamide for castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Pediatric Patients Present Unique Challenges to Pharmacists
Board-certified pharmacists are better prepared to deal with pediatric patients than others. Here’s why.
Pharmacists Help Drive Down Infection Rates
Hospital-acquired infections continue to plague the nation’s hospitals. Here’s how pharmacists are helping address the problem.
Diabetes Management and the Promise of Telemedicine
Could telemedicine be the answer to diabetes management problems?
Pharmacy Moves to Barber Shops
Collaboration can take pharmacists all kinds of places-but almost always results in healthier patients.
10 Old Remedies You Won't Find on Pharmacy Shelves Today
Not too long ago, it seemed like anything could end up in a pharmacy-with disastrous (or sometimes just humorous) results.
Fixing a Broken System with Technology
Technology can help patients who need specialty pharmacy medications get them faster by streamlining the processes involved.