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M3P will be a financial lifeline for seniors while lowering certain pharmacy costs, but more education and tools are needed to make it successful with pharmacies and their customers.

Pharmacists play a key role in COVID-19 management by educating patients on treatment, monitoring drug interactions, promoting vaccination, and addressing hesitancy.

A phase 1/2 clinical trial will provide crucial data on the vaccine's tolerability and pave the way for future development and potential widespread use.

The risk of developing HZ in this population is 10 to 30 times higher than in the general population.

The trial is the first to test the cardiovascular benefits of an oral glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist.

The STRIDE trial was first of its kind to evaluate the use of a GLP-1 agonist in PAD management.

Marc Bonaca, MD, PHH, FACC discussed semaglutide’s potential benefits for non-diabetic patients with peripheral artery disease.

The expanded discount program offers semaglutide for $499 per month for all eligible cash-paying customers.

Kaite Krell, MPH, discusses the critical role of independent pharmacies and how proposed legislation could address challenges with PBMs.

Results support a 2020 meta-analysis showing that older adults with chronic pain are nearly twice as likely to develop frailty compared to those without chronic pain.

These results align with those from shorter-term analyses of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) reductions with evolocumab and cognitive impairment risk.

Greg Clyde, PharmD, shares his love of pharmacy with patients in oklahoma.

How PBMs Are Reshaping Access, Affordability, and Outcomes in Modern Health Care

Expert emphasized the importance of mentoring pharmacy students, supporting diverse career paths, and advocating for the profession.

Expert explores the critical importance of emotional intelligence, work-life balance, and strategic leadership in pharmacy.

All stakeholders across the drug supply chain must work together to develop and support proactive strategies, creating resilience across the health care ecosystem to avoid and mitigate shortages.

At 12 and 24 months, there were 56.9% and 73.5% reductions in food-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE).

Optimal glycemic control and medication delivery rely upon proper tools and techniques.

Community health workers improve patient care and address health care access gaps.

In previously sedentary young males and females, 14 days of moderate aerobic exercise increased red and white blood cell counts and hemoglobin concentrations without altering key cardiometabolic enzymes.

Will traditional PBMs adapt, or will disruptors take over?

About 59.2% of patients with tardive dyskinesia (TD) who completed the 48-week trial achieved remission.

Older age and being insured with Medicare or Medicaid were associated with heightened annual joint bleeding rates, whereas treatment in the Northeast United States improved outcomes in both hemophilia A and hemophilia B.

Managing the challenge requires a multifaceted approach with all stakeholders.

Gepotidacin is indicated for female patients who are at least 12 years of age and weigh at least 40 kg with uncomplicated urinary tract infections (uUTIs) caused by certain microorganisms.

Although PBMs claim integration reduces costs and improves efficiency, the reality is more complicated—and often leaves patients footing the bill.

A district leader at CVS Health emphasizes that patients should get tested, be up to date with immunizations, and staying home and reach out to health care professionals when experiencing symptoms.

Pharmacy technicians can elevate their careers by developing leadership skills, pursuing specialized certifications, and embracing continuous professional growth.

The legislation is expected to improve the financial stability of independent and community pharmacies by ensuring fair reimbursement rates and allowing them to better manage their finances.

National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day was established to promote awareness, drive policy changes, and encourage health care professionals and patients to prioritize medication safety.