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Five Key Skills for Pharmacy Residents

IDStewardship

In this article, five key skills for pharmacy residents are identified and discussed. Authored by:Asma Alamri, Pharm.D. &Huda Almalki, Pharm.D. Post-Graduate Year-1Pharmacy Residents, Taif Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia Mentored by: Sameer Alzaidi, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP System-Wide Post-Graduate Year-1Pharmacy Residency Program Director, Taif Health Cluster, Saudi Arabia UNDER CONSTRUCTION Article Posted January 2024 According to the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP a reside

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FDA Grants Fast Track Designation for Potential Bird Flu Vaccine

Drug Topics

The designation addresses the unmet need for prevention of H5N1, which remains a global health risk, and a phase 1 trial of the vaccine was initiated in November 2024.

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Health care practitioners sound the alarm on middlemen-imposed barriers to patient care, need for policy change

PhRMA

Health care practitioners (HCPs), and patients too, are sounding the alarm on unnecessary barriers in the system that can negatively impact patients’ access to quality care according to a new survey of HCPs and patients. Specifically, HCPs raised concerns over how pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurers inappropriately use utilization management tools, like prior authorization, to deny or delay care, ultimately harming the patient and impacting patient access to care.

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CDC division responsible for asthma control and lead poisoning prevention effectively eliminated

STAT

After Hurricane Ian, as Floridians returned home to sodden furniture and moldy piles of debris, many with asthma could feel their chests tightening. To figure out what was safe, some sent their concerns directly to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  But on Tuesday — days before floods ravaged Nashville, potentially prompting similar queries — the people who would normally answer such asthma questions stopped working.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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The Great RIF(T): One FDA Division’s Destruction and What it Could Mean for Generic Drugs

The FDA Law Blog

By Kurt R. Karst The FDA Reduction-in-Force (Termination)or RIF(T)announced last week has resulted in countless stories in the press and on personal LinkedIn accounts from those RIFd. As the dust begins to settle and we all assess what this means for the future of FDA and the public health, generally, this blogger wanted to call out one particular division in the Office of Generic Drugs (OGD), funded by user fees under the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments (GDUFA), that was eradicated and what t

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Is the FDA ‘finished’? Leadership drain hits agency hard.

PharmaVoice

Amid widespread staff reductions at health agencies, a number of key officials have bid farewell to pharma’s top regulator.

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HPLC method demonstrates value for quality control analysis of cardiovascular drug

European Pharmaceutical Review

Researchers have developed a high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method that enables accurate determination and precise impurity analysis of the adrenergic -receptor blocker Carvedilol. Carvedilol is commonly used drug to treat cardiovascular diseases , Yuan et al. explained. While there are a variety of methods that can detect and quantify carvedilol, these methods often have limitations in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, or the ability to simultaneously quantify carvedilol and its

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Pharmacists’ Role in Optimizing Outcomes for Women With Complex Health Needs

Pharmacy Times

Panelists discuss how pharmacists play a crucial role in optimizing health outcomes for women with complex health needs through comprehensive medication management, personalized consultations, and interdisciplinary collaboration. They provide targeted medication therapy, monitor drug interactions, offer medication counseling, manage chronic conditions, support reproductive health, and help patients navigate complex treatment regimens with expertise and compassionate care.

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Experts Warn Public to Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Pandemic

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Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations experts warned of the potential for bird flu to become a pandemic event if officials dont prepare quickly.

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PBM Reform Delays Continue to Negatively Impact Pharmacies | AAP 2025

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A conversation with Douglas Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association, at the American Associated Pharmacies 2025 Annual Conference.

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Position Your Pharmacy for Expansion

Speaker: Chris Antypas and Josh Halladay

Access to limited distribution drugs and payer contracts are key to pharmacy expansion. But how do you prepare your operations to take the next step? Meaningful data: Collect and share clinical data regarding outcomes, utilization, and more Reporting: Limited distribution models require efficient tracking and reporting systems Workflows: Align workflows with specific pharma and payer contractual requirements For in-depth, expert insights on pharmacy expansion, watch this webinar from Inovalon.

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Alarm Bells are Ringing: Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Will Fail Without Changes

Drug Topics

If CMS doesnt reconsider its mandate, which forces independent pharmacies to go deep into a hole and lose money, many of them will close.

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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Combat PBMs’ Medicaid Spread-Pricing

Drug Topics

US Senators on both sides of the aisle came together to announce the Protecting Pharmacies in Medicaid Act.

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COVID-19 Had Worst Disease Outcomes Among Respiratory Viruses

Drug Topics

In their exploration of 2 separate respiratory virus seasons, researchers examined the severity of illness for SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus.

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Challenges for Pharmacies in 2025: What to Expect and How to Prepare

Drug Topics

Pharmacy professionals are used to overcoming obstacles in this competitive, dynamic field. But the coming year will bring challenges affecting patient care, the industry workforce and their business. Pharmacies must be ready to do more than weather the storm; they need deliberate strategy and sophisticated tools to thrive amidst these obstacles. This white paper will discuss the issues and solutions that should be at the top of every pharmacy professionals mind as they start the new year.

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What the FDA's New Dosage Guidance Means for the Future of Clinical Research

Speaker: Dr. Ben Locwin - Biopharmaceutical Executive & Healthcare Futurist

What will the future hold for clinical research? A recent draft from the FDA provides valuable insight. In "Optimizing the Dosage of Human Prescription Drugs and Biological Products for the Treatment of Oncologic Diseases," the FDA notes that "targeted therapies demonstrate different dose-response relationships compared to cytotoxic chemotherapy, such that doses below the Maximum Tolerated Dose (MTD) may have similar efficacy to the MTD but with fewer toxicities.

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A closer look at how health care consolidation drives up patient costs, creates barriers to care

PhRMA

Half of every dollar spent on medicines goes to entities that don’t make medicine—like pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and insurers who are aggressively consolidating their control over health care and hospitals, clinics and for-profit pharmacies in the 340B markup program. As entities in the supply chain that don’t make medicine are increasingly using medicines to subsidize other parts of their business, patients and employers face increasing costs and barriers to accessing c

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Pregnancy Could Help Reduce the Risk of Long COVID

Drug Topics

A study found that patients who acquired a SARS-CoV-2 infection during pregnancy had a lower risk of developing long COVID compared to those who were not pregnant.

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Buprenorphine Option Did Not Improve Pain, Reduce Opioid Dosage

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Patients prescribed high-dose opioids were given the option to switch to buprenorphine in hopes of improving pain and reducing opioid dosage.

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Over 300 Pharmacy Closures Reported in the Last 3 Months

Drug Topics

A new report from the American Economic Liberties Project presents the continued challenges pharmacies face since Congress failure to pass PBM reform at the end of 2024.

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5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Pharmacy Management Software

Are you still using workarounds to manage your daily operations? To achieve peak performance, it's time to explore other options for specialty and infusion pharmacy software. Streamline pharmacy operations and improve clinical performance with automated processing, real-time data exchange, and electronic decision support. Download this helpful infographic to: Drive efficiency and patient adherence from referral receipt to delivery and ongoing care – all with our Pharmacy Cloud.

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Medicare Drug Price Negotiations Expose Community Pharmacies to Financial Risk

Drug Topics

A survey conducted by 3 Axis Advisors revealed potential impacts of the Inflation Reduction Acts Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program.

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Bird Flu Hospitalizes 2 More Patients as Outbreaks Increase

Drug Topics

Bird flu cases total 70 US patients as more animals are infected.

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Inflammatory Biomarker Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Shows Increased Risk of Liver Cancer

Drug Topics

Furthermore, C-reactive protein has greater prognosis for lung cancer, colorectal cancer, and ovarian cancer.

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Assertive Self-Expression Crucial in Community Pharmacist Deprescribing

Drug Topics

Researchers explored various types of self-expression among pharmacists and how they were associated with experience in community pharmacy-led deprescribing.

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Environmental Factors Impact Psoriasis Severity

Drug Topics

In a comprehensive review, researchers aimed to explore seasonality, environmental factors, and the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms of patients living with psoriasis vulgaris.

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Respiratory Vaccine Recommendation Updates from the Past Year | APhA 2025

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Jean-Venable Goode, BSPharm, PharmD, and Jeff Goad, PharmD, MPH, presented on the most notable vaccine updates from the past year and how they impact pharmacy practice.

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Drug Shortages, Affordability Remain Top Concerns in Managed Care Pharmacy

Drug Topics

Approximately, 62% of respondents stated that the number of active drug shortages could potentially increase by more than 25% within the next 5 years.

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Independent Pharmacies Must Expand Services to Stay Afloat | AAP 2025

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At AAP 2025, Douglas Hoey, RPh, MBA, CEO of NCPA, discussed what pharmacies can do to increase revenue and avoid shutting their doors.

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Independent Pharmacies Play Crucial Role in Serving Communities During COVID-19 Pandemic

Drug Topics

Tom DePietro, PharmD, owner of DePietro's Pharmacy, discusses how his pharmacy served their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Current, Future Roles of AI within the Pharmacy Profession

Drug Topics

As artificial intelligence evolves from a novel technology to commonplace in health care, the pharmacy industry is adapting to its challenges and opportunities.

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Pain, Anxiety Main Predictors of Decreased Quality of Life in Long COVID

Drug Topics

A study found that of 110 patients with long COVID, over half reported decreased QOL due to pain, discomfort, anxiety, or depression.

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Q&A: Education, Accessibility Is Key for Reproductive Health Care | APhA 2025

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As over-the-counter birth control becomes increasingly available, pharmacists are uniquely positioned to bridge critical gaps in reproductive health care.

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Effective Communication Can Bridge Gaps in Care | APhA 2025

Drug Topics

Sally Arif, PharmD, professor in the College of Pharmacy at Midwestern University, discusses how pharmacists can effectively communicate with diverse patients.

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Simultaneous COVID-19, Influenza Vaccines Comparable with Sequential Immunization

Drug Topics

Researchers compared simultaneous and sequential administration of the mRNA COVID-19 and inactivated influenza vaccines.

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Virtual Self-Management Tools Can Reduce Blood Sugar in Type 2 Diabetes

Drug Topics

All 3 types of virtual diabetes self-management interventions lead to better results in hemoglobin A1c over a 6-month period.

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