Viewpoints

It’s my hope that 2020 is a profession changing year, starting with the schools of pharmacy.

Novo Nordisk has fired the first “shot heard around the health care world.”

Quality, speed, and price has been referred to as the "Unattainable Triangle".

As we head into a new year, Drug Topics® is exploring some of the latest pharmacy trends and how they will shape the industry in the next decade. 

Let’s take a look at some of the most common issues pharmacists are facing, as seen recently on Facebook.

Many in community pharmacy worry that there are too many pharmacists for not enough jobs-whether it’s true or not is up for debate.

Simon Murray, MD, recently spent the day with Chris Castagna, RPh, an independent pharmacist.

Initiating conversation takes time and effort.

Liquid glass? Isn’t glass solid?

From Pete Kreckel, why chain pharmacists have answers that chains are looking for.

"I’ve yet to meet a pharmacist who ever had this covered in pharmacy school," writes Kreckel. 

We need to stand up for anywhere our profession has a profound impact on healthcare, writes Kreckel. 

Technology will help connect and engage with younger customers.

Pharmacists must continue to minimize the convenience gap between physician and pharmacy.

How can we protect the health of the millions of people who protect our own?

"The real problem to be solved is “Why do patients struggle to buy their prescriptions?” writes Frisch. 

PBMs are making it nearly impossible to navigate the waters of healthcare, writes Kreckle. 

"Neither your gut nor peer advice will get you the caliber people you need", writes Nathan

Comprehensive medication management may lower costs and improve lives. 

An open letter to the California State Board of Pharmacy.

"Our focus is making sure students have the best information to make career and program decisions at the time of application," writes Peter Vlasses.

Figuring out the equations for quality technicians.

Pete Kreckel discusses how he is always working to improve the workflow in his pharmacy. 

Specialty pharmacy prescriptions are plagued by a myraid of complications.

By heading off the misuse of unused medications, pharmacists can play a key role in combatting opioid diversion, accidental poisonings and environmental pollution.

Lack of regulation means protecting public health is pharmacist's duty. 

Two Arizona pharmacists made headlines when it seems they may have not adhered to the Oath of the Pharmacist.

"Our jobs change, our families change, our kids change, and whether we realize it or not, we change."

 Identify and overcome burnout before it impacts you. 

How do full-time pharmacists stay motivated at work and achieve a perfect work-life balance? Here are four pharmacists who are doing just that.