Community/Retail

Sunobinop binds to and activate nociception/orphanin-FQ peptide receptor, which is a known therapeutic target for substance use disorder.

Chris Peshek of Discount Drug Mart discusses the importance of community pharmacies and the process of building relationships with patients, and how a profession in the field can be rewarding for those seeking to pursue it.

The mRNA-1345 vaccine provides a one-off mechanism of protection because of its single-dose prefilled syringes

Customers report that their communication is strong with their pharmacists, but only 51% said their pharmacist was trustworthy.

A pharmacy's relationship with its state board(s) of pharmacy is crucial for its operation and success, yet it is often overlooked due to the complex demands on pharmacists and pharmacy owners.

The CDC says that even if travel is less than 2 weeks away, unvaccinated individuals should still receive a dose of the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine for protection against the disease.

Community pharmacy leaders should focus on improving quality of work-life for their employees.

The designation is based on animal model studies that have demonstrated superior efficacy in comparison to sildenafil.

Pharmacies can adapt by embracing digital self-service options to better engage with patients, meet increasing consumer demand, and enhance revenue streams.

If approved, the drug would be the first in a new class of medications to treat acute pain in over 20 years.

Patients with MDD may also seek complementary or alternative therapies in the form of dietary supplements which might be perceived by patients to be natural and safer than medicinal agents.

Monitoring OTC sales, dispensing contraceptives, and prescribing birth controls drives a need in policy changes to adapt to increases in pharmacist workload.

Pharmacists can help patients with polycystic ovary syndrome safely incorporate complementary supplements, such as cinnamon, into their treatment plan.

The approval marks the first oral immunotherapy treatment to mitigate allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis.

Although important for patient health care, pharmacies’ convenient locations leave staff prone to workplace violence.

Compared with placebo, tezepelumab reduced the annual asthma exacerbation rate in multiple subpopulations and asthma-related comorbidities.

Individuals who consumed 100 grams of carrots displayed an increase in carotenoid scores by 10.8%.

An extension of a long-acting cabotegravir study shows safety prior to and during pregnancy in cisgender women, with full results being presented at the 2024 International AIDS Conference.

Kristian Hurley, senior vice president of Programs, Advocacy, and Health Equity at Beyond Type 1, discussed the importance of proactive screening for patients with signs of type 1 diabetes (T1D).

Opportunities may be found in community and ambulatory care settings

One of the most important drivers of a patients’ uncontrolled hypertension is medication nonadherence.

Study finds traces of “epigenetic scars” on the immune cells of patients who recovered from chronic hepatitis C infection.

The molecule can be a potential treatment that counters effects of early-life antibiotics, which can impact the gut microbiota and increase the risk of childhood atopy and asthma.

Unbridled drugflation, or a point-in-time measure of the rising cost of pharmacy benefits, is taking its toll on corporate bottom lines and household budgets.

Expanding horizons can take many forms for pharmacy techs

Understanding preventive care reduces the risk of illnesses and decreases future costs.

Despite the century-long period of virus evolution, 6 of the 11 primates that received a cytomegalovirus-expressed flu vaccine survived the exposure to H5N1 flu.