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STAT+: Pharmalittle: More than 9 in 10 pharmacy techs report drug shortages; Yale and VA strike deal over ketamine patent royalties

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Nearly 96% of pharmacy technicians report their pharmacy faces drug shortages , according to an online survey last month by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

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Survey: 72% of Pharmacy Technicians’ Workflow Affected by Drug Shortages

Pharmacy Times

Chemotherapy, medication for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists for weight loss and diabetes, and local anesthetics were among the drugs most affected by shortages.

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Independent Pharmacy Innovation Spotlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

McKesson ideaShare general session | Image courtesy of McKesson In another interview, Keri Bates , PharmD, owner of Rocky Ridge Drug Company in Birmingham, Alabama, shared how she’s developed a structured career advancement model for pharmacy technicians that promotes efficiency, improves patient care, and boosts team morale.

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

Pharmacy Times

Difficile COPD COVID-19 Cardiovascular Health Cervical Cancer Cholangiocarcinoma Cholesterol Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Classical Hematology Colorectal Cancer Continuous Glucose Monitoring Cough and Cold Depression Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Health Dry Eye Disease Epilepsy Eye Care Flu Future of Pharmacy Gastrointestinal (..)

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Pharmacists Push Forward: Innovative Clinical Solutions Highlighted at McKesson ideaShare 2025

Pharmacy Times

Within the pharmacy, the average appointment time for contraception prescribing is just 20 minutes, and Meredith highlighted the importance of involving pharmacy technicians to streamline the workflow. Waiting for an appointment with an OB-GYN can take weeks to months.

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Daily CBD Use at Consumer-Level Doses May Elevate Liver Enzymes, FDA-Led Trial Shows

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Difficile COPD COVID-19 Cardiovascular Health Cervical Cancer Cholangiocarcinoma Cholesterol Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Classical Hematology Colorectal Cancer Continuous Glucose Monitoring Cough and Cold Depression Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Health Dry Eye Disease Epilepsy Eye Care Flu Future of Pharmacy Gastrointestinal (..)

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TRE-5151 Receives FDA Fast Track Designation in Combination With Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Pharmacy Times

Difficile COPD COVID-19 Cardiovascular Health Cervical Cancer Cholangiocarcinoma Cholesterol Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Classical Hematology Colorectal Cancer Continuous Glucose Monitoring Cough and Cold Depression Dermatology Diabetes Digestive Health Dry Eye Disease Epilepsy Eye Care Flu Future of Pharmacy Gastrointestinal (..)

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