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Expanding Pneumococcal Vaccinations to Healthy Adults Aged 50 to 64 Years Offers Significant Health, Economic Benefits

Pharmacy Times

Prior to October 2024, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended use of a PCV only for all adults aged 65 years and older, including those aged 19 to 64 years with risk conditions for pneumococcal disease.

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Beyond the Counter: My Journey Through a Transformative IPPE Experience

Flip the Pharmacy

These pharmacies provide patient-centered enhanced services, such as point of care testing (POCT), to improve patient health outcomes. My Prior Experience I have worked as a pharmacy technician and now as a pharmacy intern at a chain pharmacy for the past four years in New Jersey and Florida.

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ADA 2025: Advances in Type 2 Diabetes Management With Tirzepatide

Pharmacy Times

It is not indicated for type 1 diabetes and carries a boxed warning for thyroid C-cell tumors, with unknown risk in humans. The presentation emphasized early intervention and personalized treatment plans in managing type 2 diabetes, shifting from "treating to failure" to "treating to target.

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ADA 2025: Insights into Diabetes, Obesity, and Pharmacist's Role in Advancing Care

Pharmacy Times

In an interview with Pharmacy Times ®, Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BC-ADM, BCACP, CDCES, FADCES, FCCP, remote monitoring program coordinator and endocrinology clinical pharmacy specialist at the Cleveland Clinic, shares insights about the upcoming American Diabetes Association 85th Scientific Sessions.

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Study Shows High-Dose Vitamin D Boosts Treatment Response in Breast Cancer

Pharmacy Times

2 Vitamin D Immunity Vitamin D is a crucial hormone that supports bone health by facilitating the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which is obtained mainly from sunlight exposure and food. Vitamin D is an accessible and inexpensive option compared to other drugs used to improve the response to chemotherapy.”

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ADA 2025: Ready-to-Use Glucagon Empowers Diabetes Patient Safety

Pharmacy Times

Ready-to-use glucagon has made a transformative impact for individuals with diabetes.

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Walgreens Launches Program to Enable Technicians to Pursue Pharmacy School

Pharmacy Times

Walgreens has announced PharmStart, a first-of-its-kind, fully funded program designed to enable pharmacy technicians within the company to pursue pharmacy school. According to an interview with Chief Pharmacy Officer Rick Gates, the program will address key barriers, including cost and time limitations.