Check out a recap of important pharmacy news you might’ve missed this week, dispensed in small doses.
Knowledge Gaps Limit Pneumococcal Vaccination in Community Pharmacies
Investigators said that targeted education and interventions are key to the long term success of community pharmacy immunization programs.
The Regimen: Portrayal of Pharmacists in Media
Jeffrey Bratberg, PharmD and Madi Hartling, a 2025 PharmD candidate, discuss the lack of pharmacists in medical shows and how pharmacists are typically portrayed negatively in media.
Q&A: Pharmacist Strategies for Optimizing GLP-1 Therapy Outcomes
Lydia Newsom, PharmD, discusses injection techniques, managing side effects, and the importance of collaboration between the healthcare team.
The Evolution of ChatGPT in Pharmacy Practice
According to data science expert Don Roosan, PharmD, PhD, the capabilities of ChatGPT are just the beginning of what the future of artificial intelligence may look like in pharmacy practice.
Q&A: How Independent Pharmacists Navigated the COVID-19 Pandemic
Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro's Pharmacy, highlights the deep community connections that enabled the pharmacy to respond effectively to the pandemic.
FDA Approves Fitusiran as Prophylaxis of Bleeding Episodes Due to Hemophilia A or B
Fitusiran (Qfitlia) is approved for patients 12 years and older with or without factor VIII or IX inhibitors.