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In a recent interview with Pharmacy Times, Barbara Giacomelli, BS Pharm, PharmD, discussed the trends she hopes to see in the pharmacy field in 2021 and where she sees the landscape changing.

Patrick Campbell, PharmD, PhD, the senior director of research at the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, discusses why sending a short video to a patient’s phone can improve primary medication adherence and why it’s more effective than text messages.

Pharmacists must juggle the delicate balance of integrating clinical services into traditional dispensing environments, while being forced into performance metrics set forth by corporate entities.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed William von Oehsen, JD, principal at Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, on how pharmacies and their patients are affected by issues regarding the regulation of the sale of 340B discounted drugs.

Socioeconomic and racial health disparities contribute to worse cancer and COVID-19 outcomes.

A recent study investigated the existence of “pharmacy deserts” in Los Angeles County in relation to the social determinants of health that show which communities have the greatest need for pharmacy access.

The study, which appears in The New England Journal of Medicine, is the largest to-date to compare thresholds for blood transfusions in premature babies, according to the press release.

Having a shared cultural understanding allows the pharmacy to make medical and educational interventions relevant to the patient and allows patients to actively participate in their care.

The company began administering COVID-19 vaccines to residents and staff at long-term care facilities in late December as part of the CDC Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care Program.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed William von Oehsen, JD, principal at Powers Pyles Sutter & Verville, on a lawsuit filed against the HHS and HRSA regarding the sale of 340B discounted drugs.

Reflection is a key strategy to facilitate self-identity and other aspects of personal development that benefit pharmacy practice.

Despite fringe conspiracy theories that circulated online, COVID-19 carries a greater risk of health problems than the flu.

A new thesis presented at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, found that although immunizing children against chicken pox saves money, offering shingles vaccinations to all adults 65 years of age would not.

The event focused on the care, compassion, and connections the are important to pharmacists, and how the profession can tackle challenges such as payment reform and public awareness.

Soon, all Americans will be able to receive the vaccine at pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens, and their primary care provider's office.

Reports indicate a mortality rate of up to 28% among solid organ transplant patients hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019.

Researchers said providing women access to health care early in their lives leads to better overall health status, healthier pregnancies, and healthier births.

The objective of the study was to evaluate the impact of the ambulatory care pharmacist intervention on A1C changes in patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) during a 2-year period at the diabetes education center.

Pharmacy Times® interviewed Alan Green, the US head of sales, infectious disease at AstraZeneca, on the Flu+Force campaign and the resources it provides to help pharmacists develop alternative flu vaccination sites.

An individual’s response to the flu virus is largely shaped by preexisting immunity.

Individuals with chronic spinal cord injuries have an increased risk for cognitive deficits that resemble the deficits associated with the aging process.

Consumption of sugary drinks regularly may be a major contributory factor to the epidemic of cancer, according to a study published by the British Medical Journal.

A Message from American Pharmacists Association (APhA) President-elect, Dr. Sandra Leal.

Glenmark's drug product is a generic equivalent to Eli Lilly’s Cialis Tablets.

When asked to rate their satisfaction with their current annual total compensation on a scale of 1 to 7 (with 1 being “not at all” and 7 being “extremely”), the average response among the 299 respondents to that question was 4.82.

Telehealth has been crucial in expanding access to naloxone, a lifesaving drug used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

According to AstraZeneca, the company is currently conducting a large trial in the US and in other countries around the world.

Having a sense of professional identity is important for longevity in the profession, prevention of burnout, ethical practice, and mentorship of others in the same field.