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Pharmacy Practice News (PPN), strives to provide health-system pharmacists with accurate, relevant and up-to-date information that improves their clinical practice. In addition to news, the web site includes many of the magazine's regular features, including Continuing Education lessons, new FDA drug approvals, and our renowned educational reviews.

Pharmacists are increasingly turning to social media for collaboration and education—but how can you tell what’s trustwo...
10/25/2025

Pharmacists are increasingly turning to social media for collaboration and education—but how can you tell what’s trustworthy? 🧠

At , experts shared practical tools to evaluate online health information and model best practices when posting.

Read more about it here: https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/BDMBAA/f

How can technology help close care gaps?MetroHealth is using the Compass Rose EHR module to flag and address social driv...
10/25/2025

How can technology help close care gaps?

MetroHealth is using the Compass Rose EHR module to flag and address social drivers of health—like transportation, food access, and financial barriers—ensuring patients get the care they need, no matter their circumstances.

Read how this system is transforming patient care → https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/BTMBAA/f

For patients waiting on medications, every day counts.At Yale New Haven Health and UPMC, AI tools are cutting prior auth...
10/24/2025

For patients waiting on medications, every day counts.

At Yale New Haven Health and UPMC, AI tools are cutting prior authorization times, reducing denials, and helping pharmacists focus more on care—not paperwork.

Learn how smart tech is improving access and efficiency: https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/BjMBAA/f

Getting into limited distribution drug networks takes more than luck—it takes foresight.At , experts urged health-syste...
10/23/2025

Getting into limited distribution drug networks takes more than luck—it takes foresight.

At , experts urged health-system specialty pharmacies to engage manufacturers early, showcase their data capabilities, and build trust before launch.

Proactive collaboration can open doors long before a drug hits the market.

Read more: https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/_DIBAA/f

In a hearing that was at once contentious and unusually bipartisan, members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and P...
10/23/2025

In a hearing that was at once contentious and unusually bipartisan, members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee called for stronger oversight of the federal 340B Drug Discount Program while emphasizing its continued importance to safety-net hospitals and clinics.

https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/gDMBAA/f

Maintaining microbial control in sterile compounding areas requires more than routine cleaning—it demands the right disi...
10/23/2025

Maintaining microbial control in sterile compounding areas requires more than routine cleaning—it demands the right disinfectant strategy.

At , Kevin Hansen, PharmD, shared a 5-step framework to help pharmacies select, rotate, and apply disinfectants effectively in compliance with USP .
Learn which factors matter most in your cleanroom.

Read more here 🔗 https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/-jIBAA/f

A new ad campaign from PhRMA is stirring controversy in the 340B space.The campaign accuses hospitals of profiting off “...
10/23/2025

A new ad campaign from PhRMA is stirring controversy in the 340B space.

The campaign accuses hospitals of profiting off “340B markups”—but 340B Health says the claims are misleading and undermine the program’s mission to support safety-net care.

Here’s how both sides are framing the debate: https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/_zIBAA/f

Even with clear guidance from USP , real-world cleanroom disinfection often requires balancing safety, cost, and practic...
10/22/2025

Even with clear guidance from USP , real-world cleanroom disinfection often requires balancing safety, cost, and practicality.

Experts at discussed how home infusion pharmacies can bridge those gaps with smart SOPs and consistent staff training.

🔹 “When in doubt, throw it out.”
🔹 “Consistency and efficacy are key.”

Read more in Pharmacy Practice News ➡️ https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/-TIBAA/f

Federal vaccine guidance is in flux, leaving state boards of pharmacy to issue alternative policies on pharmacist dispen...
10/22/2025

Federal vaccine guidance is in flux, leaving state boards of pharmacy to issue alternative policies on pharmacist dispensing, clinical use, and reimbursement.

As pharmacists navigate this evolving landscape, clear guidance is critical to maintain patient access and protect against liability.

Learn how state boards are responding ➡️ https://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/a/8zIBAA/f

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