Aislinn Antrim, Associate Editorial Director

California has passed SB 159, becoming the first state allowing pharmacists to dispense HIV prevention pills to patients without a doctor’s prescription. Supporters say the legislation will greatly reduce the spread of infection.1

Stay tuned for upcoming coverage on the NACDS Total Store Expo in Boston, MA, August 24-26.

An FDA committee has recommended approval of Gilead’s Descovy to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV infection in those at high risk of acquiring the virus.

By counseling patients on over-the-counter (OTC) options when appropriate and carrying durable medical equipment (DME) such as walking aids and compression socks, pharmacists can expand their range of care and bring in more customers.

Attendees at the McKesson ideaShare had the chance to hear about women pharmacists and the challenges, successes, and opportunities they have in a session presented by Suzanne Soliman, PharmD.

Improving health, maintaining health, or supplementing a child’s diet are all common reasons to recommend vitamins for some children, said Marsha Millonig, BSPharm, in a session at the McKesson ideaShare on Wednesday.

Allan Fettig and Aaron Finley, co-owners of Trumm Drug and recipients of the 2019 Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year Award, discuss how they went about taking ownership of the pharmacy in April 2018.

Travel health services involves a lot more than vaccinations, said Sheri Stensland, PharmD, in a session at McKesson ideaShare.

Tera Moore, PharmD, discusses key strategies for successfully integrating psychiatric pharmacist providers in mental healthcare teams.

Tom Kraus, of ASHP, says pharmacists should play an active role in advocating for policy changes and legislative actions.

Tom Kraus, VP of Government Relations for ASHP, discusses what they're focusing on regarding drug pricing legislation.