Like so many of you, we’ve been continuing to follow reports in the media about pharmacy closures. It seems like each of those stories focuses on the obvious downside to the closures—a local place to get prescriptions filled is going away. While the inconvenience of having to get prescriptions filled miles away can be substantial

The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announces a significant leadership transition within its autonomous division of the Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS). William Ellis, MS, RPh, ICE-CCP—after an impactful 14-year tenure as Executive Director of BPS—is retiring, effective January 10, 2025.

On November 15, DEA announced the extension of current telemedicine flexibilities for prescription-controlled medications through the end of 2025. This includes substances such as buprenorphine and Adderall.

Resting heart rate was associated with an increased risk of new-onset AFib for Black adults, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open.