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The obesity-fertility lifestyle intervention program led to significant improvements in the lifestyle behaviors of women with obesity and subfertility after six months. #obesity #pharmacy

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Obesity-Fertility Program Significantly Improved Women’s Lifestyle Behavior | Drug Topics
A secondary analysis of the Obesity-Fertility lifestyle intervention program explored how it impacted the behavior of women with obesity and subfertility.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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A large majority (90.5%) of patients who successfully stopped ICS reported positive withdrawal experiences. #COPD #pharmacy

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Investigators Evaluate Decline in Percentage of Patients With COPD Using Inhaled Corticosteroids | Drug Topics
A study reveals a significant decline in inhaled corticosteroid use among COPD patients, highlighting the need for careful management and monitoring.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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The FDA plans to issue new draft guidance that would allow companies developing biosimilars to potentially forego large, expensive human trials. #biosimilar #pharmacy

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White House Announces Action to Increase Competition, Decrease Cost of Biosimilar Development | Drug Topics
Leaders of the FDA, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announce new guidelines and a framework for less expensive biosimilar development.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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As the greater health care community begins to recognize the pharmacist's value and more clinical services become available, securing billing for these services is crucial for managing an independent business. #NCPA2025

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Pharmacies Should Be Proactive in Expanding Clinical Services, Reimbursement Pathways | NCPA 2025 | Drug Topics
Jennifer Griffin, PharmD, MS, clinical pharmacist at Harps Food Stores, Inc, discusses the basis of having reimbursement pathways in community pharmacy that consistently generate revenue.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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A study published in Health Expectations explored how patients with long COVID reconciled their trust in future vaccination after having unexpected responses to the COVID-19 vaccines. #COVID #vaccination

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Gaps Between Expectations and Effects on Long COVID Contribute to Trust in Vaccines | Drug Topics
Investigators explore how long COVID impacts trust in vaccines, revealing diverse patient experiences and the need for better communication in public health.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Pharmacies are actively expanding their clinical service offerings, but they face significant roadblocks from state regulations and network access challenges. #pharmacy #APhM2025

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American Pharmacists Month: Pharmacies Expanding Clinical Services Amid Network, Access Challenges | Drug Topics
Steve Moore, PharmD, owner of Condo Pharmacy in Plattsburgh, New York, discusses his pharmacy’s ability to provide clinical services and the common roadblocks his team encounters.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Investigators find a significant association between severe COVID-19 infection and an increased risk of stroke for adults with pre-existing asthma. #asthma #pharmacy #COVID

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Severe COVID-19 Increases Stroke Risk for Patients With Asthma | Drug Topics
A recent study reveals a heightened stroke risk in asthma patients recovering from severe COVID-19, emphasizing the need for proactive monitoring and management.
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October 20, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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Lack of trust often leads to non-disclosure of #cannabis use, limiting person-focused discussions and hindering safe, effective patient care during #pregnancy. #pharmacy

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Provider Judgment On Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Causes Patient Mistrust | Drug Topics
Through interviews with pregnant and new mothers, researchers explore patient perspectives regarding interactions with providers on cannabis use during pregnancy.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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A growing number of students are shifting from traditional roles to specialized, clinical environments like ambulatory care, specialty pharmacy, and health informatics. #pharmacy #pharmacystudent #APhM2025

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American Pharmacists Month: Students Seeking Both Common, Non-Traditional Pharmacy Careers | Drug Topics
Brad Phillips, PharmD, BCACP, discusses the evolution of pharmacy students’ career desires and how industry-wide developments have impacted future career choices.
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October 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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A coalition of 4 major independent pharmacy organizations filed an amicus brief urging the US Court of Appeals to reject a challenge against Iowa's new law regulating pharmacy benefit managers (#PBMs).

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Independent Pharmacy Organizations Call for Support of Iowa PBM Bill | Drug Topics
A collection of 4 major independent pharmacy groups filed an amicus brief urging Iowa representatives to shut down a recent challenge to proposed PBM legislation.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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If a patient in recovery is experiencing pain, it must be addressed beyond their MOUD. Pharmacological considerations may include increasing the MOUD dosage or adding a lipophilic opioid to manage the pain effectively. #opioid #pharmacy

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Patient-Centered Care Balances Pain and Addiction Concerns | Drug Topics
Balancing opioid use with compassion and clinical best practices ensures safe and patient-centered care, supporting pain management and addiction.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Research suggests corticosteroids, particularly hydrocortisone, may have a potential role in managing severe community-acquired pneumonia (sCAP), especially for patients with associated septic shock. #pneumococcal #pneumonia

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Pharmacist-Led Community Health Interventions Provide Practical, Effective Treatment for Older Adults | Drug Topics
Researchers conduct a pilot study that assesses clinical pharmacists’ interventions and management of chronic diseases for older adults living in senior housing facilities.
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October 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Pharmacists are rising as crucial touch points for reproductive and contraceptive care. #pharmacist #Pharmacy

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The Pharmacist’s Ability to Overcome Barriers, Expand Contraceptive Services
As contraceptive care services remain fragmented across many US states, pharmacists are seemingly rising as key touch points for women’s health management and various types of reproductive care.
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October 3, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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Pharmacists are on the front lines for patients seeking to self-manage #dysmenorrhea (menstrual pain), highlighting the profession's invaluable and evolving role in women's health care. #pharmacy

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Pharmacists' Role in Education About Menstrual Pain Shows Value of Profession in Women’s Health
Pharmacists are on the front line for patients looking to self-manage their menstrual pain, making their role invaluable in women’s health.
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October 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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The White House will team up with Pfizer to lower the prices of a large majority of the manufacturer’s primary care and specialty brand-name drugs. #pharmacy #pharmacists

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White House Strikes Deal with Pfizer for Lower Drug Prices, Online DTC Website
Amid ongoing approaches to lower drug prices for US patients, like the Most-Favored-Nation policy, this is another partnership the Trump Administration believes will improve access challenges.
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October 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
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Since 2016, the rate of gabapentin prescribing slowed but is still increasing, especially for women and older adults. #pain #gabapentin #pharmacy

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Gabapentin Rises to Fifth Most Prescribed Medication in Community Pharmacy
Since 2016, the rate of gabapentin prescribing slowed but is still increasing, especially for women and older adults.
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September 30, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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While the impacts of vaping during pregnancy are still being explored in clinical settings, previous research has been significant regarding the potential risks mothers that vape can pass down to their children. #vaping

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Vaping During Pregnancy Could Be Associated With Increased Risk of Adverse Events
Amid the prominent use of vaping in today’s society, researchers assess how it impacts pregnancy outcomes including preterm birth, low birth weight, and small-for-gestational-age.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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While the vaccine led to a decrease in the strains it covers, there was an increase in the prevalence of non-vaccine serotypes, which are included in newer vaccines like PCV13 and PCV20. #immunization #pneumococcal

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Introduction of PCV10 Reduces Vaccine-Type Pneumococcal Strains
Further, after the introduction of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine 10, investigators note a decrease of infections caused by multidrug resistance infection.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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The increasing popularity and high cost of GLP-1 medications have created significant administrative challenges for pharmacists. #GLP1 #pharmacy

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Q&A: The Pharmacist’s Burden Associated With Dispensing GLP-1s
Through her work as senior vice president of payor solutions at Prescryptive Health, Rae McMahan shares insights into how increased GLP-1 popularity and costs impact pharmacies.
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September 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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As part of this announcement, the administration launches initiatives across the National Institutes of Health, the FDA, and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. #autism #acetaminophen #pharmacy

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Trump Administration Claims Link Between Autism and Acetaminophen Use in Pregnancy
As part of this announcement, the administration launches initiatives across the National Institutes of Health, the FDA, and the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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September 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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The FDA has approved a new bumetanide nasal spray, Enbumyst, for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure and hepatic and renal diseases. #pharmacy #heartfailure

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FDA Approves Bumetanide Nasal Spray for Edema Associated With Heart Failure, Liver Disease
Bumetanide nasal spray is available in 0.5 mg, which is an alternative to traditional oral and intravenous formulations for outpatient therapies.
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September 22, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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A study has shown that weekly GLP-1 RAs significantly reduce cardiovascular (CV) risks in patients with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. #cardiovascular #GLP1 #pharmacy

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Weekly GLP-1s Significantly Reduce Cardiovascular Risks
In an exploration of cardiovascular outcomes, health care utilization, and patient costs, researchers compare glucagon-like peptide-1s with alternative noninsulin glucose-lowering therapies.
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September 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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Medication nonadherence is a widespread issue, and pharmacists can combat it by using a proactive, data-driven approach. #pharmacy

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Q&A: Using Data, Addressing Patient Barriers Can Effectively Improve Medication Adherence
In part 3 of our interview with Andrew Maiorini, PharmD, FAHM, vice president of clinical programs at PerformRx, he discusses the ways in which his company is helping patients stay adherent on their m...
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September 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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While a large majority of parents view long-standing vaccines like MMR and polio as safe and important, confidence is lower for seasonal vaccines. #pediatrics #immunization #pharmacy

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One in 6 Parents in US Delay or Skip Routine Vaccination for Children
However, a large majority of parents in the US believe routine childhood vaccines, such as the measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine and polio vaccine, are safe and important.
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September 16, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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A panel of industry leaders discussed the potential impacts of the Most Favored Nation drug policy, including its effects on industry pricing, research and development, and patient access to medications. #pharmacy

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Pharmacy Industry Leaders Gather to Discuss Most Favored Nation Drug Policy
The panel discussion features pharmacy leaders, policy experts, and well-known legal minds discussing the Most Favored Nation drug policy and its overarching implications.
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September 15, 2025 at 12:47 PM