Each October, the pharmacy profession pauses to recognize technicians' decades-long evolution, from on-the-job trainees to nationally certified health care professionals.

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October 13th, 2026

Breast Cancer Is Becoming an At-Home, Long-Haul Disease: Pharmacists as Primary Points of Contact

At-home chemotherapy for HR+ breast cancer works best when pharmacists guide oral regimens, boosting adherence, safety, and affordable access.

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October 13th, 2026

Ensuring Medication Safety in Special Populations

Managing medication safety in specialized populations requires a shift from standardized dosing to precise, patient-specific customization.

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October 12th, 2026

Precision Medicine in Action: The Role of Pharmacogenomics in Guiding Prescribing

Pharmacogenomic-guided prescribing uses genetic data to protect patients from dangerous toxicities and get them the right drug at the right dose from the start.

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October 9th, 2026

The Value of Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Tools in Preventing and Reducing Prediabetes and Diabetes-Related Complications

As accessible health care providers, pharmacists can raise awareness about the proper use of OTC blood glucose meters and continuous glucose monitoring devices.

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October 8th, 2026

Rising Gallbladder Complications With GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Call for Closer Pharmacist Monitoring

Growing evidence points to gallstones and cholecystitis as an underrecognized risk of GLP-1 RA therapy—pharmacists are well positioned to catch it early.

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October 7th, 2026

The Midcareer Money Decisions That Matter Most

As earning years peak, so do spending and responsibility—here’s where midcareer pharmacists should focus their financial decision-making.

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October 6th, 2026

mRNA Reenters the Mainstream

Despite the controversy surrounding mRNA's role in the COVID-19 response, the technology's broader promise—to prevent, treat, and even cure a host of diseases—is coming into focus.

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