Community/Retail

With worsening news from accounting, where does community pharmacy go from here?

This study is the first to preliminarily show that a community pharmacist intervention can produce a positive effect on reducing SABA reliance and improvement of ICS adherence in patients with asthma.

Community-based pharmacists performed mightily at a cost-efficient scale and safety record that rivaled any in the history of health professions.

With the current social media trend of the “Sleepy-Girl Mocktail” claiming to provide quality sleep, is this trend fact or faux as a quality sleep aid?

SMART uses an ICS and a long-acting beta-2 agonist (LABA) product, giving patients 4 years and older with moderate to severe uncontrolled persistent asthma 1 inhaler for dual symptom relief.

Ongoing and active shortages are currently at the highest number since January 2001.

The potential for RNAi to offer targeted and sustained control of blood pressure may represent a transformative approach in the broader landscape of cardiovascular therapeutics.

The vaccine protected against serotypes 19A and 19F, but statistical significance was not reached for serotype 3.

As pharmacy practice continues to evolve, it is imperative to recognize the vital contributions of all members of the pharmacy team, including pharmacy technicians.

The story of gepirone may spark new conversations for industry standards on drug development to facilitate future innovations.

A new treatment for postpartum depression has been developed with rapid onset, cutting down the time it has taken previous treatments to take effect by weeks or months.

The authors emphasize that additional research addressing disparities and including race, age, and ethnicity should be conducted.

Pharmacists play a multifaceted role beyond dispensing medications, serving as educators, counselors, advocates, and pillars of emotional support for individuals and couples confronting infertility.

Merck presented results from the STRIDE-10 phase 3 trial at the 34th European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases in Barcelona, Spain.

Pharmacists can get involved by counseling patients on when to halt use of supplements, as well as proper use and selection of products.

Additionally, undocumented Latinx patients were also more likely to have at least 1 prior COVID-19 infection.

By empowering pharmacy technicians to actively participate in billing and reimbursement processes, health care practices can streamline operations, mitigate billing errors, and optimize revenue generation.

This expansion of their role goes beyond traditional dispensing duties, positioning pharmacists as an essential bridge between patients and the broader health care system.

Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly have spoken out against the use of their GLP-1 medications for cosmetic weight loss, emphasizing the proper use of their medications.

Currently, the treatment is being evaluated in the phase 3 CALYPSO study to further prove the safety and efficacy in patients with hypoparathyroidism.

This citrate-free and high-dose approval of the biosimilar Humira provides another option to treat patients who are living with various inflammatory diseases.

The decision follows a 2023 statement that announced a plan to increase the number of health center locations beginning in 2024.

Although the CDC continues to emphasize that risk to humans is currently low, patients will have questions.

Pharmacists can help patients distinguish between food allergies and intolerances, as well as facilitate access to life-saving medications and preventative care.

Notable contributions from female leaders in the pharmaceutical industry demonstrate the exceptional competence of women in vaccine innovation.

The pharmacist shared the image with his spouse, who is also a pharmacist

The acceptance is based on positive data from the phase 3 ADORING 1 and ADORING 2 pivotal trials, as well as interim results from the phase 3 ADORING 3 open-label, long-term extension trial.

Retail sales were associated with lower e-cigarette use, although recreational legalization also increased the frequency of cannabis use among adolescents.

The indication is for patients aged 12 years of age and older, and the treatment is intended to increase the number of mature neutrophils and lymphocytes in patients.

Those looking to dispense medications should consult the individual guidelines for their local Take Back Bin.