A recent study suggested that consumers who use GLP-1 medications to lose weight—either currently or in the past—are creating lasting changes in their food and health product purchasing behaviors. According…
The Spread and Threat of Pharmacy Deserts in America
The closure of independent pharmacies are negatively affecting underserved communities throughout America, according to a session presented at the American Pharmacists Association 2025 Annual Meeting and Exposition. Lucas Berenbrok, PharmD,…
Why You Shouldn’t Rely on AI OTC Recommendations
Should you solely rely on the use of large language models (LLMs) to manage over-the-counter (OTC) self-care medication? According to a session that was presented at the American Pharmacists Association…
ChatGPT in Your Pharmacy
If you haven’t yet heard about or tinkered with ChatGPT, what are you waiting for? It’s becoming quite the valuable tool for your independent pharmacy. According to a survey that…
PBMs and How They Affect Your Pharmacy
We spoke with Benjamin Jolley, a third-generation pharmacist from Jolley‘s Compounding Pharmacy, Senior Fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, and pharmacy podcast influencer, about the ups and downs of…
Diagnosing Childhood Asthma
Asthma is a common respiratory disease in children and adults alike. In fact, more than 4.6 million children in the U.S. have it. There are two categories for the disease.…
AI-Powered Patient Counseling
When demand for mental health services outpace the systems that are developed to offer care, where do people go for help? One in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental…
