How Pharmacy Matches Perfectly With Nutrition
Known as “The Nutrition Pharmacist,” Sarah Gray, PharmD, GAICD, recently joined Drug Topics to discuss her dual profession within health care.
Q&A: The Pharmacist’s Ability to Provide Nutritional Guidance
Sarah Gray, PharmD, GAICD, explored the unique combination of being both a pharmacist and nutritionist.
PBMs Significantly Marked Up Specialty Generic Drugs
The Federal Trade Commission released its second interim staff report on industry-leading pharmacy benefit managers and their practices specifically regarding specialty drugs.
Senators Call on FTC to Release Second PBM Report
Ahead of its first general meeting in 2025, lawmakers called on the FTC to vote “yes” on releasing a second interim staff report on PBMs.
Many US Adults Remain Unaware of Available Pharmacy Services
Rite Aid recently released a survey detailing US patients’ perspective of how they engage with their pharmacists.
Q&A: A Pharmacist’s Career Journey to Becoming a Nutritionist
Sarah Gray, PharmD, GAICD, discussed her experience as a pharmacist who added nutrition counseling to her clinical expertise.
National Pharmacists Day: Drug Topics’ Pharmacist Interviews from the Past Year
To celebrate National Pharmacists Day on January 12, Drug Topics gathered its pharmacist interviews from the past year, exploring expert industry insights in a variety of topics.
McKesson Amplify Initiative Secures Funding for State Pharmacy Associations
Six months after the announcement of McKesson Amplify in June, the initiative has secured funding across all 50 states in the US.
Simplifying Vaccine Access Translates to Better Uptake
Researchers explored ideas of simplifying the vaccination process to yield higher rates of adult immunization, similar to that of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Total Pharmacy: Most Read Stories From 2024
Check out this list of our top 5 most read Total Pharmacy stories from the year 2024.
Drug Price Increases Lead to Future Cost Savings for Medicare Beneficiaries
Provisions under the Inflation Reduction Act have ensured cost savings for patients prescribed drugs covered under Medicare Part B.
Federal Bill Reintroduced to Strengthen Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Tina Smith have reintroduced the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Defense and Enhancement Act originally established in 2020.
PBM Reform Pulled Back in Late Change to Spending Package
With pressure from the House GOP, expected PBM reform was not included in Congress’ end-of-year spending package.
Long-Awaited PBM Reform Included in Congress’ End-of-Year Spending Package
The American Pharmacists Association announced the inclusion of pharmacist-backed PBM reform in Congress’ end of the year spending package.
In This Issue: Total Pharmacy December 2024
See what’s trending in pharmacy with a preview of the Total Pharmacy December issue.
Patients Before Monopolies Act to End Conflicts of Interest Between Pharmacies, PBMs
US Senators introduced the bipartisan bill addressing pharmacy benefit managers and their affiliated pharmacies.
Must-Have Tools for Pharmacy Innovation
Lisa Faast, PharmD, discusses how to use technology to innovate within the pharmacy.
Understanding Prescription Drug Trends to Encourage Pharmacy Innovation
Scott Biggs, director of supplier services at IQVIA, discussed pharmacy trends within the industry and how pharmacists can stay ahead of them.
The Importance of Pharmacy-Sponsored Programs for Driving Medication Adherence
A.J. Lipka discusses the impact of pharmacy-sponsored programming.
Pharmacists Play Vital Role in Dietary Management
Researchers assessed the importance of a nutritious diet and the role pharmacists play in providing dietary management services.
The DIR Hangover One Year Later: How Have Pharmacists Fared?
Nearly a year after the change to direct and indirect remuneration fees, pharmacy owners talk about how the ruling has impacted their lives.
Minority Communities, Independent Storefronts Hit Hardest by Pharmacy Closures
Researchers observed data from 2010 to 2021 to better understand recent trends in US pharmacy closures and the specific pharmacy types that have been impacted.
How This Pharmacist Achieved Dreams of Becoming an Independent Owner
TaQuina Warren, PharmD, owner of Focus Pharmacy in Smyrna, Delaware, explored the pharmacy profession from her perspective as an independent owner.
American Pharmacies: Powering the Profession Through Leadership
Drug Topics sat down with Laird Leavoy, President of American Pharmacies, to discuss the role leadership plays in the independent pharmacy industry.
