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Pharmacist Managed Refill Service

In a study presented at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists 2023 Midyear Clinical Meeting and Exhibition, researchers from Ascension Saint Mary in Chicago, Illinois, explored the impact of a pharmacist-led medication refill management service in an...

Instagram: A Hub for FDA Drug Education

Social media platforms, boasting approximately 3.8 billion users globally, have surged in popularity. Notably, platforms like TikTok and Instagram have evolved into crucial channels for disseminating accurate healthcare information.

Beyond their role in public...

California Pharmacies Undergo Shift in Kids' Medication

Over 3,000 pharmacies in California have ceased flavoring medications for children, including popular ones like Tamiflu and amoxicillin, awaiting new rules from the state's Board of Pharmacy.

This change follows updated guidance from the United States Pharmacopeia,...

PBM Reform: Power in Collaboration

In a recent interview with Pharmacy Times, Cheryl Larson, president and CEO of the Midwest Business Group on Health, discussed the longstanding issues associated with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and the ongoing reform efforts. Larson emphasized the lack of...

Battle Against Pharmacy Middlemen: A Tough Road for Independents

The Biden administration's attempt to impose limits on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), tasked with negotiating drug prices, is facing criticism from pharmacists and independent drugstores.

The new rule, set to take effect on January 1, requires PBMs to take most...

Biden-Harris Launch Women's Health Initiative

President Joe Biden is taking a bold step to address significant research gaps in women's health by establishing a groundbreaking White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. This initiative, led by First Lady Jill Biden and the White House Gender Policy...

Understanding the Cause of Burnout in the Workplace

The United States health care system is at a critical juncture, grappling with preventable deaths, largely attributed to the toll on health care providers post-COVID-19. Despite competent professionals and advanced technologies, the system operates more like a...

DSCSA Compliance Delayed, But Not Everything

The 2013 Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) aimed to enhance drug traceability in the U.S., particularly for prescription drugs, by implementing electronic tracking at the package level. Initially set for full implementation on November 27, 2023, this final...

From Starbucks to Pharmacies: The Evolution of Customer Queues

Troy Trygstad, PharmD, PhD, MBA states that in the wake of the events of late winter and early spring 2020, characterized by the sudden disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, various industries underwent significant transformations. This period marked the...