Luke Halpern, Assistant Editor

The trial results, which showed baxdrostat significantly reduced mean seated systolic blood pressure in uncontrolled hypertension, were presented at the 2025 European Society of Cardiology Congress.

Both cemdisiran alone and combined with pozelimab improved the Myasthenia Gravis Activities of Daily Living score in patients with generalized myasthenia gravis.

Joshua K. Sabari, MD, discusses how zongertinib’s inclusion in the National Comprehensive Care Network (NCCN) guidelines represents a game-changing second-line treatment for HER2-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Susan Cantrell, RPh, MHL, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), warns that politicizing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) could undermine vaccine trust.

E. Camille Vaughan, MD, MS, highlights the key role pharmacists play in providing clear, trusted guidance for patients seeking COVID-19 vaccines this fall.

Azelastine, commonly used in nasal sprays to combat allergies, was found to reduce the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 among healthy controls in a phase 2 trial.

Allison Hill, PharmD, RPh, highlights the need for pharmacists to leverage resources, collaborate with other providers, advocate on social media, and support rural communities with limited access to care.

A retrospective analysis found widespread lack of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) goal attainment, posing risks for those at very high cardiovascular risk.

Susan Cantrell, RPh, MHL, CAE, highlights the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacy Services (ECAPS) Act as the top federal priority to preserve pharmacists’ authority in testing, treatment, and immunization services.

Greater effectiveness was seen in children 1 year and older.

Allison Hill, PharmD, RPh, discusses how rapid changes in vaccine schedules and state-level authority highlight the importance of the American Pharmacists Association's advocacy.

Susan Cantrell, RPh, MHL, CAE, CEO of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, stresses the importance of listening, empathy, and science-based communication in pharmacists’ efforts to guide patients through vaccine decisions.

Allison Hill, PharmD, RPh explains how pharmacists’ accessibility and trusted relationships make them key to combatting vaccine hesitancy.

Alyssa Modic, PharmD, discusses the evolving role of pharmacists in adult immunizations and strategies to improve respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine education and uptake.

Self-medication, including the use of dietary supplements and pain relief drugs, were reported by many patients with statin-associated muscle symptoms to lower their low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C).

Results from the phase 3 SAPPHIRE trial show significant improvements in motor function in children and adults with spinal muscular atrophy.

Allison Hill, PharmD, RPh, emphasized that pharmacists must stay updated on ACIP and state-level guidance following HHS’s changes to COVID-19 vaccine authorizations.

Patients with severe COVID-19 who tested positive for Streptococcus pneumoniae had higher mortality rates.

The FDA's approvals follow new COVID-19 guidance announced by the commissioner of the agency in May 2025, focusing future approvals on older adults.

Young adults who had experienced an acute myocardial infarction and lived in marginalized communities had increased risks of adverse events and reduced visits to their physician or cardiologist.

Rhinovirus infection, which causes the common cold, could offer infected children more respiratory pathway protection from SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Alyssa Modic, PharmD, explains how pharmacists can clarify pneumococcal vaccine schedules, manage coadministration decisions, and reframe vaccination conversations for patients.

Jennifer Griffin, PharmD, MS, discusses the critical role of pharmacists in patient inhaler counseling, from when an inhaler is first prescribed to patient follow-up.

A systematic review and meta-analysis revealed key insights into lipid parameters in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Patients in an outpatient oncology unit expressed willingness to receive a pneumococcal or influenza vaccine from a pharmacist if offered.

Alyssa Modic, PharmD, emphasizes the importance of evidence-based advocacy and continuous education as vaccine recommendations evolve.

Samantha Picking, PharmD, senior director of immunizations at Walgreens, shares how pharmacy teams are addressing vaccine misinformation, managing coadministration, and supporting test-to-treat services during a complex respiratory season.

High-density lipoprotein cholesterol, known for protective cardiovascular effects, could play a role in reducing the risk of stress urinary incontinence.

The implementation of nonpharmaceutical measures during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced transmission of Streptococcus pneumoniae, a key bacterium that causes pneumococcal disease.

Samantha Picking, PharmD, senior director of immunizations at Walgreens, discusses staffing strategies, digital tools, and operational improvements designed to streamline flu vaccination services during the upcoming respiratory season.