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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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Experts Warn Public to Prepare for Potential Bird Flu Pandemic

Drug Topics

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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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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Former CDC director Tom Frieden shares warning for RFK Jr. on measles outbreak

STAT

NEW YORK —   A former top federal health official is publicly warning Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that wavering on vaccines and slashing federal programs during a deadly measles outbreak could unleash the next public health disaster.  “The federal government might pause, but the measles virus doesn’t pause. Bacteria and viruses don’t pause.

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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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PBMs have evaded lawmakers’ reform attempts so far. Could 2025 turn the tide?

PharmaVoice

How regulators could hit PBMs from multiple sides in the coming year.

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Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years, report says

The Guardian - Pharmaceutical Industry

Nuffield Trust says supply chains have shifted, with drugs for epilepsy and cystic fibrosis among those now scarce Drug shortages in the UK have risen to their worst level for four years, official figures show, with Brexit considered a key reason so many medications are scarce. Drug companies notified the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) about disruptions to supply 1,938 times during last year the highest number since the 1,967 seen in 2021.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Buprenorphine Option Did Not Improve Pain, Reduce Opioid Dosage

Drug Topics

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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Five Things For Pharmacists To Know About Measles in 2025

IDStewardship

In this article a clinical infectious diseases pharmacist reviews five things for pharmacists to know about measles in 2025. Authored By: Timothy P. Gauthier, Pharm.D., BCPS, BCIDP – – POST UNDER CONSTRUCTION – – Article posted 8 March 2025 This week on Tuesday night a few text messages came through on WhatsApp chats about how there was a measles case from a high school student here in the Miami area.

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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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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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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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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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Pharmacists’ Expertise in Contraceptive Counseling Amid Ongoing Challenges | APhA 2025

Drug Topics

Jasmine Cutler, PharmD, discussed the unique expertise pharmacists possess in order to counsel patients seeking any type of contraceptive product.

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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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CagriSema Demonstrates Significant Weight Loss at 68 Weeks

Drug Topics

Approximately 89.7% of patients taking CagriSema achieve the coprimary end point of weight loss of 5% or more compared with 30.3% on the placebo.

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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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Pharmacy Buprenorphine Programs Can Increase OUD Treatment Access, But Barriers Limit Engagement

Drug Topics

The top reported barriers to providing buprenorphine included regulatory and administrative, operational and attitudinal, and patient-related challenges.

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Significant Gaps Identified in Access to OTC Naloxone, Nonprescription Syringes

Drug Topics

Researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the accessibility of over-the-counter naloxone and nonprescription syringes at community pharmacies.

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Majority of Online GLP-1 Advertising Misinformed Potential Consumers

Drug Topics

Researchers wanted to better understand the accuracy of advertising practices behind websites selling compounded GLP-1 RAs.

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Heart Disease Remains Leading Cause of Death in US

Drug Topics

The prevalence of high blood pressure is highest in Mississippi at 40.2% compared with the lowest in Colorado at 24.6%.

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Automated Insulin Delivery Could Be Used for Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes

Drug Topics

These findings challenge the common assumption that older adults might struggle to use more advance medical devices.

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Bleeding Disorders Significantly Impact Quality of Life Among Women

Drug Topics

Researchers analyzed historical characteristics of bleeding disorders among women by highlighting clinical challenges and management strategies.

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Q&A: Who is Responsible for Addressing the Growing Issue of Pharmacy Deserts?

Drug Topics

Representatives from Cencoras Good Neighbor Pharmacy Network discussed legislation created to improve declining pharmacy rates and who is accountable for addressing pharmacy deserts.

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FDA Approves First Non-Hormonal Copper IUD in Over 40 Years

Drug Topics

Miudella achieves similar efficacy to other available copper IUDs with less than half the dose of copper.

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FDA Accepts New Drug Application for Vatiquinone to Treat Friedreich Ataxia

Drug Topics

The FDA also granted priority review, with a Prescription Drug User Fee Act target action date of August 19, 2025.

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