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HPV Vaccine: Balancing Benefits, Risks, and Public PerceptionPharmacists should continue to emphasize the vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing cancer and be prepared to address patient safety concerns.
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“We’ve Got to Get This Right From the Start”: Expert Discusses MDPNP Impacts on PharmaciesRonna Hauser, PharmD, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs at NCPA, discussed concerns the association has with the implementation of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Plan.
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Concluding Remarks: Collaborative Expertise in an Era of Emerging Cancer TherapiesPanelists discuss how there have been many new agents being studied and released at the current time and how the development of these agents is moving at a rapid pace. The adverse effect profiles of newer antibody-drug conjugates create a greater opportunity for pharmacists to be involved in toxicity management.
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Dispensing Medication for Muslims: A Guide for PharmacistsDespite Muslim patients’ need for halal medication, more than 80% of pharmacists were found to lack knowledge about where to look to find alternative medications that are halal.
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5 Ways Pharmacists Can Increase Engagement, Improve ServicesPatients want more out of community pharmacies in a post-pandemic culture.
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The Emerging Role of Pharmacists as Social Media InfluencersPharmacists have had to adapt to meeting more frequently online instead of in person, while embracing new ways of delivering care and disseminating health care information.
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Successful Collaborative Care Strategies for PharmacistsThe panel concludes its discussion with insights on successful strategies that can inform optimal collaborative care practices for cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with ASCVD.
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Hypertension Management in Older AdultsPharmacists play an important role in assisting with hypertension treatment by helping to modify blood pressure therapies when patients experience adverse effects or helping if a patient has difficulty remembering to take their medications.
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ChatRx: Responsible AI Use for Clinical PharmacistsPharmacists, in particular, must be cautious and deliberate in using ChatGPT to ensure that its benefits are fully realized while minimizing risk and misinformation.
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Natural Killer Cells: A Potential New Frontier in the Fight Against Cancer?Early safety studies of NK-cell infusion have demonstrated the potential of NK-cell infusion, showing it may be the next revolution in cancer treatment.
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RSV Vaccines See a Pricey Leap Forward in Disease PreventionOlder adults without a Part D plan face costs ranging from $180 to $295 per shot.
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Thriving Amid Change: A Guide for Independent Specialty Pharmacies Considering Strategic Partnerships or SaleIndependent specialty pharmacies face growing financial and operational pressures from rising drug costs, restrictive PBM contracts, and regulatory complexity, prompting many to explore strategic partnerships or sales as a means to sustain clinical excellence, preserve autonomy, and ensure long-term viability in an increasingly challenging health care environment.
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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Blockbuster Patent Expirations: 2025 and BeyondThis shift brings new responsibilities and opportunities, from managing inventory changes to counseling patients on alternative therapies.
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Keeping Empathy Alive in the Health Care Industry With Help From AIWith the help of new and complex algorithms and self-learning models, we are currently privy to what we may look back on as the golden era of AI.
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Educational Resources to Support PatientsPanelists discuss how comprehensive educational resources are essential for empowering patients with TD to better understand their condition, actively participate in their treatment decisions, and achieve optimal outcomes through improved self-management and adherence.
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Paths Less Traveled: Writing a Successful Pharmacy CE ActivityRemember the words of Nelson Mandela: "It always seems impossible until it's done."
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Case Study: Impact of Biotin Lab Interferences in Clinical PracticeSome of the most frequently noted biotin interferences are with immunoassays for thyroid markers, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin, and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide.
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Discussing the Role of the Pharmacist in the Management of Biliary Tract CancerPanelists discuss how pharmacists play a crucial role in biliary tract cancer management by leveraging their detailed medication knowledge to assist with treatment selection, develop comprehensive monitoring plans (especially for hyperphosphatemia with FGFR inhibitors and cardiac monitoring with HER2 therapies), educate patients about unique toxicities and self-management strategies, create clinic workflow algorithms for toxicity management, and advocate for maximizing time on therapy as long as patients maintain response or stable disease given the limited treatment options available for this rare cancer type.
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Lawsuit Challenges States’ Ability to Bar Access to MifepristoneWithout a constitutional right to abortion, mail order pharmacy providers need to consider both the federal requirements and various state laws in how they approach the dispensing of mifepristone across state lines.
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Understanding Opportunities for Non-Invasive Pain TreatmentsAn effective therapeutic treatment for acute or chronic pain needs to be convenient, easy to self-administer, and have rapid onset to provide fast relief.
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The Vital Role of Community Pharmacists In Today’s Health Care EnvironmentWhile larger pharmacies can utilize a network of clinical resources, smaller community pharmacies are embracing their relationships with their local communities.
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Reassessing the Safety and Efficacy of Very Low LDL CholesterolAlthough cholesterol-lowering guidance often touts the achievement of very low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, emerging research demonstrates possible safety risks.
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Eleven Potentially Practice-Changing Drugs Were Approved by the FDA in 2023These drugs have interesting mechanisms, unique use, or may support expanded indications in the future.
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Bringing a Culture of Belonging to PharmacyLeaders must fully understand the benefits of diversity and create an environment in which it thrives to cultivate and inspire the next generation of inclusive leaders.
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Christian John Lillis on C diff, Public Health, and the Role of PharmacistsChristian John Lillis reflects on key insights from the 2025 Peggy Lillis Foundation C diff Summit, highlighting the critical role of pharmacists in infectious disease care, persistent challenges in patient outcomes, and the need for renewed investment in public health infrastructure and policy.
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AI and Pharma: Creating Improved Outcomes for Patients and PractitionersAI models can predict pharmacy foot traffic and peak service times, and even analyze patient histories to single out who picks up their prescriptions on time.
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New Therapeutic Agents and Final Thoughts on DEDA panel of experts comment on new therapeutic agents being developed and discuss their final thoughts on dry eye disease.
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Unmet Needs in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple MyelomaSarah Rockwell, PharmD, BCOP, and Ke Ning, MD, share their concluding remarks, reflecting on the current landscape and expressing their aspirations for addressing remaining unmet needs.
