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Although pharmacies have repeatedly proven their value and continue to be essential to providing equitable health care, Jason Ausili, PharmD, said commensurate reimbursement is necessary to move forward.

At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) 2022 Total Store Expo, Pharmacy Times spoke with Danny Sanchez, senior vice president and general manager of EnlivenHealth.

Yoona Kim, PharmD, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Arine, discusses some of the key takeaways from the launch of Mark Cuban's pharmacy Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co.

Expanding technician roles may lead to improved efficacy in the workplace and alleviate burdens overwhelming pharmacists.

The panel of experts share personal experiences with burnout in the pharmacy setting and outline opportunities for improving the atmosphere of the workplace.

George Rafferty and Jason Dinger of AmerisourceBergen discuss the investment interests of the venture capital fund AB Health Ventures within the retail pharmacy space.

Dr. Chopra shares multipronged approach to reducing C. difficile infection (CDI) and the role of antimicrobial stewardship.

Drs. Abraham, Chopra and Feuerstadt discuss importance of timely referral and diagnostic methods to discern C. difficile infection (CDI).

Jake Nichols, PharmD, CEO, president, and co-founder of Renovo Health, discusses the stigma around drug diversion and the best ways to address and fight that stigma.

Francesca Ceddia, MD, senior vice president of respiratory vaccines at Moderna, said the company is in early stages of development for a combined mRNA vaccine for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV.

Jake Nichols, PharmD, CEO, president, and co-founder of Renovo Health, discusses his experience with drug diversion and addiction.

The Total Store Expo is taking place in Boston from August 27 through 29, 2022.

Strategies for pediatric-specific care are explored, with an emphasis on vaccine advocation and administration geared toward parents and caregivers.

Ed Cohen, PharmD, FAPhA, drives a discussion around the new inclusion of infants as young as 6 months old within the COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and how to educate parents on the topic.

Francesca Ceddia, MD, senior vice president of respiratory vaccines at Moderna, discussed how mRNA vaccines could change the treatment landscape for respiratory illnesses.

Douglas Hoey, PharmD, MBA, CEO of National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), discusses potential causes and solutions for the current staffing issues facing so many community pharmacies.

Andrew Barnell, MBA, CEO and co-founder of Geneoscopy, discusses his meeting at the White House on President Biden’s Cancer Moonshot initiative.

Dr. Christina Madison, The Public Health Pharmacist, was recently on Good Morning America discussing the do's and don'ts of expired medications.

Drs Lodise and Feuerstadt discuss risk factors for C. difficile infection (CDI).

A gastroenterologist, Dr. Paul Feuerstadt, provides an overview of C. difficile infection (CDI) and vegetative and spore phases of CDI.

Rajul A. Patel, PharmD, PhD, director of the Medicare Part D Outreach Clinics at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, discusses his work providing drug savings advice to Medicare beneficiaries in diverse communities.

Pharmacies can play a key role in supporting patients with opioid use disorder and helping diminish stigma for patients treated with methadone, who are told by some they are still addicts despite trying to receive help.

Pharmacists discuss barriers contributing to vaccine reluctance among young adults, including varying degrees of education, accessibility, and convenience.

The expert panel illustrate the changing roles of pharmacists and technicians as healthcare expands and evolves from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Xenia Tigno, PhD, and Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil, discuss how professional and societal pressures around the legitimacy of maternal leave versus paternal leave can impact the trajectory of women’s careers in medical research.

Although the guidance has created some confusion around pharmacists’ responsibilities on the federal and state levels, Lanton said it will take time to find cohesive solutions.

Heidi D. Finnes, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, current president of Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association (HOPA), explains how HOPA can help prepare PGY2 pharmacy residents to obtain and maintain their BCOP certification.

In addition to expanding patient access to Paxlovid, the recent authorization of pharmacists to prescribe the drug marks a step toward provider status.

Xenia Tigno, PhD, and Reshma Jagsi, MD, DPhil, discuss how the pandemic impacted women’s careers in medical research and other medical fields.

The panel of pharmacists discuss the immunization tracker registry and emphasize utilizing this tool in preparation for the coming flu season.