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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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Navigating Life’s Challenges: A Pharmacist’s Transformative Journey of Dedication and Compassion

Pharmacy Is Right For Me

Such is the transformative journey of Dr. Jorie Kreitman, a dedicated pharmacy manager at Walgreens. Early Inspiration Dr. Kreitman’s passion for pharmacy ignited at the tender age of 7 when she was diagnosed with Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), a condition characterized by irregularly fast or erratic heartbeats.

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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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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.

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Breaking New Ground in Migraine Prevention: Eptinezumab-jjmr

Pharmacy Times

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OTC Assessments With Recommendations and Counseling Should Be a Billable Encounter

Pharmacy Times

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Pharmacists Reimagine Myeloma Care With Insights from ASCO

Pharmacy Times

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