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Nicotine pouches: marketed as “clean” but linked to youth use, dual use, and dependency. Pharmacists can help by offering evidence-based cessation guidance. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xRvXb0 #pharmacy #publichealth

Nicotine Pouches Create Opportunity for Pharmacist Counseling | Drug Topics

As pouched products increase in popularity, researchers assess their pharmacology, harm-reduction potential, and initiation risk.

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Discover how James Barnes, CPhT, is redefining pharmacy technician impact through patient connection and national recognition. Insightful read for pharmacy leaders: hubs.li/Q04xRv1T0 #PharmacyLeadership #PatientCare

NPTA Award Finalist Discusses Being a Pharmacy Technician | Drug Topics

James Barnes, CPhT, explains why respecting a patient's time isn't about speed and how he landed in the pharmacy by chance.

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New study finds age and physical comorbidities, not psychiatric diagnoses, drive polypharmacy in psychiatric inpatients, highlighting the need for routine deprescribing reviews. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xRsQR0

Study Links Age and Comorbidities to Polypharmacy in Patients With Mental Illness | Drug Topics

A study found that age and physical comorbidities—not psychiatric diagnosis—were associated with nonpsychotropic polypharmacy.

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How can digital pharmacy drive trust? TelyRx CEO Vanessa Slowey shares how clinical oversight and FDA standards are essential for safe, transparent care. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xRrYP0 #Pharmacy #DigitalHealth

Q&A: Trust, Clinical Oversight Must Anchor Convenient Pharmacy Care | Drug Topics

In part 2, Vanessa Slowey explains the pharmacy industry’s need for due diligence as technology reinforces patient convenience in the 21st century.

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New data show adults with serious mental illness are prescribed GLP-1s at similar or higher rates than others. Pharmacists play a key role in equitable access and safety. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xRmbH0 #Pharmacy #MentalHealth

GLP-1 Prescribing Rose Among Adults With Serious Mental Illness | Drug Topics

Adults with serious mental illness receive GLP-1 prescriptions at rates similar to or higher than their peers, though schizophrenia continued to lag.

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How will ACIP policy changes affect vaccine access and pharmacist reimbursement? Explore key impacts on coverage and the VFC program in our latest Worth a Shot episode. Read More: hubs.ly/Q04xRlNs0 #VaccineEquity #ManagedCare

Worth a Shot: How ACIP Changes Might Impact Vaccine Access, Coverage | Drug Topics

ACIP changes, new court rulings, and coverage gaps threaten vaccines, pharmacists’ reimbursement, and children's access through Vaccine For Children.

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FDA approves finerenone for CKD in type 1 diabetes, the first advance in 30+ years. Clinical pharmacists: review potassium and CYP3A4 interactions. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xRl920

FDA Approves Finerenone for Chronic Kidney Disease With Type 1 Diabetes | Drug Topics

The approval is the first new treatment advance in more than 30 years for chronic kidney disease for adults with type 1 diabetes.

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Discover how pharmacists can help close HPV prevention gaps and drive vaccine completion. Get insights from Madeline Sutton on Scripted for Her: hubs.li/Q04xRj0b0 #HPV #Pharmacy #WomensHealth

Scripted for Her: The Pharmacist's Role in HPV Prevention | Drug Topics

Madeline Sutton, MD, MPH, FACOG, joins to discuss risks of HPV infection among women and how pharmacists can improve outcomes in this area.

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Childhood pneumonia hospitalizations fell 51% after routine PCV13, but disparities remain for at-risk, Black, and lower-income children. Pharmacists can help boost screening and vaccine completion. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xKRVV0

Childhood Pneumonia Hospitalizations Fell Sharply After PCV13 Introduction | Drug Topics

An analysis found all-cause pneumonia Black, lower-income, and medically at-risk children still face substantially higher rates of hospitalization.

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Here's why you should attend the Fall 2026 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit, from Dorrit Trate, MHA, MBA, Nancy Lyons, BSPharm, MBA, CDCES, and keynote speaker E.J. Stoepfel, RPh, MBA-HCA. Register: hubs.li/Q04x9VsG0
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With over 40% of primary care physicians expected to reach retirement age within the next 8 years, utilizing pharmacists to their full scope of practice is becoming an urgent necessity for health care access. Listen to the full episode here: hubs.li/Q04xKN-z0
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Student pharmacists are transforming community health as new research shows SDOH training and student-led initiatives build clinical confidence and advance health equity. Discover their impact: hubs.li/Q04xKLZR0

Student Pharmacists Can Actively Drive Community Health | Drug Topics

As pharmacists vocalize their willingness to fill in health care gaps, the integration of public health and emerging pharmacy professionals could be profound.

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Stay ahead of respiratory vaccine updates: Kelly Goode, PharmD, shares the latest on flu, COVID-19, and RSV guidance, plus billing tips and coadministration strategies for pharmacists. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xKKMt0 #pharmacy #vaccines #publichealth

Expert Discusses Flu and COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance | Drug Topics

The expert explains 2025-1016 flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccine updates from AAP, ACOG, AAFP, and IDSA, and what changing schedules mean for pharmacists.

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Discover how pharmacy leaders use timing and operational cycles to drive success. Explore the "Law of Rhythm" and "Law of Gestation" in this month's episode of Dispensing Leadership. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xDNWj0 #PharmacyLeadership #Healthcare

Dispensing Leadership: The Law of Rhythm | Drug Topics

In this episode, Shawn Bjorndal, PharmD, RPh, and Jesse McCullough, PharmD, explore rhythms, routines and how they can make or break pharmacy team members.

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New research links 1+ year of HRT to a 10% lower risk of dementia and 16% lower risk of Alzheimer’s. Pharmacists play a key role in early intervention and patient counseling. Learn More: hubs.li/Q04xDN0_0

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Lower Dementia Risk in Postmenopausal Women | Drug Topics

Data show postmenopausal women using hormone replacement therapy may have a 10% lower risk of developing dementia.

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AI and automation are redefining pharmacy care. TelyRx CEO Vanessa Slowey shares how predictive analytics and automated workflows help pharmacists deliver proactive, patient-focused care. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xDMpm0

AI, Automation Are Transforming Pharmacies into Proactive Care Hubs | Drug Topics

Vanessa Slowey lays the ground for where AI and automation are impacting pharmacy practice today and discusses what innovations are still expected.

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FDA approves leniolisib (Joenja) for children 4 to 11 with APDS, the first targeted therapy for this age group. New tablet strengths offer earlier intervention for improved outcomes. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xDLFD0

FDA Approves Leniolisib for Children 4 to 11 Years With APDS | Drug Topics

The approval extends the medication to a younger pediatric population, marking the first FDA-approved treatment for children with this immunodeficiency.

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When GLP-1 monotherapy is not enough in T2D, new guidelines urge clinical pharmacists to personalize treatment intensification and address access barriers. Explore the recommendations: hubs.li/Q04xx4Mg0

Individualized Approach Helps When Intensifying GLP-1 Therapy in T2D | Drug Topics

Among patients with type 2 diabetes, researchers explore the effects of selecting additional therapy for GLP-1 treatment.

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Key risk factors for long COVID after hospitalization, such as female sex, severe illness, ICU stay, incomplete vaccination, and hypertension, highlight urgent needs for pharmacist-led follow-up. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xw-l00

Meta-Analysis Identifies 5 Risk Factors for Post-COVID-19 Condition | Drug Topics

A review of hospitalized patients with COVID-19 links female sex, severe acute illness, and intensive care unit admission to higher odds of long COVID.

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New data show Omnipod 5 users with type 1 diabetes kept a 17.9% boost in time in range and 1.14% HbA1c drop over 12 months, underscoring the pharmacist’s role in device adoption. Read More: hubs.li/Q04xwZJn0

Omnipod 5 System Sustains Glycemic Benefits Through 12 Months | Drug Topics

Adults with type 1 diabetes who used Omnipod 5 Automated Insulin Delivery System maintained significant improvements in time in range and hemoglobin A1C.

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