Pharmacy Week in Review: December 11, 2015

October’s pain management coverage examined postoperative suzetrigine, pharmacist follow-up for cancer-related neuropathic pain, constipation prevention, and counseling patients concerned about prescribed opioids.

CDC surveillance data show that approximately 10% of adults hospitalized with RSV died during hospitalization or within 60 days of discharge.

VAX-31 met all primary immunogenicity end points against PCV20 and PCV21 in the pivotal OPUS-1 trial.

Young adults who vaped daily but never smoked had lower flow-mediated dilation and peak oxygen uptake than peers who used neither product.

A study author explains how pharmacists can help close vaccination gaps in rural communities and what lower ICU admission rates among vaccinated older adults may mean.

From AKI dosing to CKM therapeutic inertia, experts at ASN Kidney Week 2026 pointed to pharmacists as key to moving new kidney data into practice.

Kidney Week 2026 posters show low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) fell by half in patients receiving dialysis, and oral enlicitide needed no dose adjustment for renal impairment.

Walgreens adds virtual coverage navigation, Medicare GLP-1 Bridge support, and pharmacist follow-up calls as GLP-1 discontinuation remains high.