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In an era of value-based care, optimizing MS treatment requires strategic innovation beyond traditional care models. This Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, Mitzi Joi Williams M.D., FAAN, Board-Certified Neurologist and Fellowship Trained MS Specialist, emphasizes their importance as essential partners in comprehensive MS care. "?????????????????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????????? ????????????????????????????, ???????????? ?????????????? ????????????, ?????? ???? ???????????????? ?????? ???????????? ????????????, ???????? ???????????? ?????????? ?????????????????? ????????," shares Dr. Williams, Founder & CEO of Joi Life Wellness Group and advocate for equitable MS care. Pharmacists transform MS patient care through: ? Expert medication management that ensures safe and effective therapy. ? Precision dosing that maximizes therapeutic benefits while minimizing side effects. ? Collaborative treatment adaptation that responds to changing patient needs. Watch Dr. Williams discuss how pharmacists enhance comprehensive MS care. #MSAwarenessMonth #MSEndsWithUs #MSCare #MSAwarenessWeek #Pharmacist #ModernPharmacist #CollaborativePractice #Neurology #MultipleSclerosis

Emlah Tubuo, PharmD, owner of Powell Pharmacy, CEO and founder of Intentional Living with Emlah, discussed the fundamental similarities across pharmacy practice pathways at #APhA2025. Tubuo emphasized that all #pharmacists share the goal of patient care and better outcomes. She highlighted the critical importance of soft skills in career transitions, arguing that while clinical aptitude is strong, human skills are what truly enable pharmacists to excel in different settings.?

Both glucagon-like peptide-1 (#GLP-1) receptor agonists and sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors offer significant cardiovascular benefits for patients with #diabetes, but the optimal choice depends on individual patient factors. At #APhA2025, experts discussed these differences, providing a comprehensive comparison of these 2 drug classes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iPKT8b

At #APhA2025, Chad Kodiak, RPh, PharmD focused on Pfizer's #RSV vaccine, discussing its efficacy and effectiveness against RSV lower respiratory tract disease and key safety considerations for adults over 60. Kodiak emphasized the critical role pharmacists play in vaccination efforts, stressing the need to seize opportunities to provide preventive care and potentially prevent hospitalizations.

Experts debated the role of CGM in patients with #type2diabetes who are and are not on insulin at #APhA2025. The discussion highlighted emerging recommendations from key organizations, the growing body of clinical evidence for each indication, and ongoing challenges related to coverage, cost, and real-world implementation. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4kY4S6D

Contraceptive options have expanded since 1960. At #APhA2025, pharmacists today are playing growing role as prescribers of contraception and studies showing the benefit of pharmacist-driven contraception clinics. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4bTJVFJ

?? Exciting Partnership News! We’re thrilled to share that Pharmacy Practice in Focus: Oncology is now part of the Scholastica community, utilizing their peer review system! ??? Editor-in-Chief Zahra Mahmoudjafari, PharmD, MBA, BCOP, FHOPA, guides the journal’s editorial direction, ensuring high-quality peer-reviewed research on immunotherapy, precision medicine, targeted therapies, biosimilars, and more. ?? Interested in submitting your research? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4hsMNdS #OncologyPharmacy #PharmacyResearch #PeerReviewed #PharmacyPractice #PharmacyTimes

New research from Allison Ju-Chen Hu, PhD, and Yuhua Bao, PhD, from Weill Cornell Medicine uncovers significant disparities in opioid prescribing within racially and ethnically minoritized communities. Click the link in the comments to explore their expert findings uncovered in the recent interview! ??? #HealthEquity #OpioidPrescribing

Respiratory syncytial virus (#RSV) hospitalization rates among older adults rise significancy with age, particularly among those with comorbidities and those who are nursing home residents, according to newly published data from older adults in Spain. These findings highlight the need for targeted prevention strategies and improved vaccination efforts to reduce severe outcomes in this vulnerable population. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41M78oH

When a product says “Pharmacist Recommended,” it means trusted by pharmacists…not just anyone on the street. Walter Oronsaye PharmD, MS is reminding us that pharmacists’ expertise drives the Pharmacy Times OTC Guide, the go-to resource for trusted over-the-counter recommendations. The more pharmacists who weigh in, the stronger the guide becomes! #PharmacistRecommended #OTCGuide #PharmacyTimes #PharmacistInsights