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Tackling Loneliness: A Growing Public Health Issue

An epidemic of loneliness is affecting a significant portion of Americans, with 60% impacted overall, including 75% of young adults and 40% of older adults. Loneliness is linked to mental and physical health disorders, treatment adherence, and hospitalizations.

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Concerns Linger Over Pending DIR Fee Changes

Pharmacists are well-informed about the impending Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) fee changes set to begin in 2024. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a rule to eliminate the retroactive application of DIR fees by pharmacy...

FDA's Prescription Safety Rule in the Works

The FDA's proposed Prescription Medication Information (PMI) regulation aims to revolutionize current consumer medication information, potentially reducing prescription nonadherence and accidental misuse in the US. Studies highlight that such misuse contributes to...

Unionization Trend Among Physicians

Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels predicted the proletarian revolution, which didn't occur, but their insights about capitalism's impact on society remain relevant. A recent article notes that the medical field in the U.S. has shifted significantly towards corporate...

Pharmacists Protecting Patients from Online Drug Sellers

The Oath of the Pharmacist urges pharmacists to prioritize the well-being of patients and relieve their suffering. With an increasing number of people turning to the internet for cheaper and more accessible medications, pharmacists play a crucial role in educating...

Addressing US Generic Drug Shortages: AAM's Solutions

The Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) published a white paper addressing generic and biosimilar drug shortages and supply chain challenges in the US.

Generic drugs are crucial to the prescription drug market, making up more than 90% of all small molecule...

Community Pharmacists and Technicians: Impacting Public Health

The United States has significant rural areas, with Iowa being approximately 40% rural according to recent Census data. In rural communities, pharmacies play a crucial role in the healthcare system, as 89% of Americans live within 5 miles of a community pharmacy....

Sustainable Medication Adherence Packaging

The world is experiencing an increasing awareness of environmental issues and climate change, prompting individuals and organizations, including drug manufacturers and retail pharmacies, to seek ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Sustainability preferences have...

HCAI Announces Scholarship and Loan Repayment Programs

The California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) announced both loan repayment programs and scholarships will be available for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

The California State Loan Repayment Program (SLRP) increases the number of...