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Independent pharmacy owners Raj Chhadua and Marc Ost are turning to AI-powered tools to streamline operations, improve efficiency, and enhance patient engagement—without sacrificing the personal touch.

From vaccine drives and prescriber dinners to YouTube education and automated workflows, these pharmacy owners are finding innovative, hands-on ways to expand services, boost revenue, and stay connected to the communities they serve.

The expanded instructions for use labeling expand on the Farawave and Farawave Nav Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) catheters.

Arkansas' "shot heard round the pharmacy world": Preventing pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies raises an interesting question for the field.

Pharmacy deserts challenge access to essential medications, but innovative solutions like telepharmacy and mobile units empower pharmacists to bridge the gap.

Patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases may have a protective effect against serious COVID-19 outcomes once they receive a pneumococcal vaccination.

Previously indicated to reduce the risk of end-stage kidney disease, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization for heart failure (HF) in chronic kidney disease, finerenone is now approved for patients with HF directly, offering a new treatment option.

Keri Bates, PharmD, shares how the nomination validates years of hard work, highlights the deep relationships built with the community, and inspires continued growth and innovation.

Innovative pharmacist-led care models—from tech-enabled Afib screenings and HPV immunizations to Medicare-supported diabetes prevention—demonstrate how pharmacies are redefining their role in team-based clinical care.

Empowering pharmacy technicians enhances team efficiency, improves patient care, and fosters a positive work culture, driving pharmacy success in a competitive landscape.

States have expanded access to over-the-counter ivermectin, raising concerns among health experts about safety, misinformation, and self-medication risks.

Bates' insights offer a roadmap for creating a sustainable pharmacy workforce while strengthening patient care and operational efficiency.

A maternal inflammatory diet during pregnancy raises the risk of offspring developing type 1 diabetes, highlighting the impact of nutrition on early health.

Annie Eisenbeis, PharmD, MBA, showcased how Missouri’s Pharmacy Vaccine Gap Closure Program is transforming pharmacy-based immunization services through scalable workflows, team training, and a redefined role for pharmacy technicians as community health workers.

Lara Zakaria, PharmD, introduced the topic of pharmaconutrition, urging pharmacists to integrate food, lifestyle, and gut health into patient care through evidence-based, practical interventions.

Gustavo Alva, MD, a board-certified psychiatrist, discusses the importance of mental health awareness among pharmacists and patients.

By closing the gap on patients who are recommended lipid-lowering therapies but do not receive them, researchers say that thousands of cardiovascular events could be prevented and billions of dollars would be saved.

mRNA-1273, marketed as Spikevax by Moderna, is now fully approved for individuals aged 6 months through 64 years with high-risk features for severe COVID-19.

Although cholesterol-lowering guidance often touts the achievement of very low levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, emerging research demonstrates possible safety risks.

The 2025 National Lipid Association (NLA) Scientific Sessions highlighted a strategic shift toward early, aggressive cardiometabolic intervention, underscoring the vital role of pharmacists in implementing emerging therapies and optimizing cardiovascular risk reduction.

FDA approves a new dosing schedule for donanemab, enhancing safety and efficacy in treating early symptomatic Alzheimer disease.

Packed with CE sessions, interactive learning, expert insights, and a vibrant expo floor, McKesson ideaShare 2025 aims to equip independent pharmacists with the tools and strategies to elevate patient care and drive pharmacy innovation.

In a community of older adults, initiating a pneumococcal vaccination support program reduced annual pneumonia-related mortality by 25%, demonstrating broad public and individual health benefits.