In March 2026, the pharmacy industry will gather in Los Angeles for the APhA Annual Meeting & Exposition hosted by the American Pharmacists Association. The annual event brings together pharmacists, pharmacy leaders, and healthcare innovators to explore the evolving role of pharmacy in patient care. As pharmacy practice continues to expand, new conversations are emerging around how pharmacists support patients beyond ...
Allergy care is evolving at a remarkable pace. What once centered primarily around antihistamines, inhalers, and traditional immunotherapy has expanded into a new era driven by biologic medications. These advanced therapies are transforming outcomes for patients with severe asthma, chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps, atopic dermatitis, chronic spontaneous urticaria, and other immune-mediated conditions. As innovation ...
As home injections become more common across diabetes care, GLP-1 therapies, fertility treatments, hormone therapy, and specialty medications, a quieter but increasingly serious issue is emerging alongside this growth: counterfeit injection devices. While counterfeit medications have received widespread attention, counterfeit injection devices (including pens, syringes, needles, and auto-injectors) often fly under the radar. ...
When an injectable device malfunctions, the moment doesn’t end with a patient reporting a complaint. In fact, that’s where a much larger process starts to begin. Behind every reported misfire, incomplete dose, or device failure is a complex workflow involving patient safety, regulatory compliance, product investigation, and secure disposal. These processes are often invisible to patients, yet they play a critical role in ...
Injectable medications have reshaped how patients manage chronic conditions. From GLP-1 medications to insulin, modern auto-injectors have made treatment more accessible in the home. When a device misfires or doesn’t perform as expected, what happens next matters. Every device complaint represents a critical moment for the patient, for regulatory compliance, and for brand trust. How manufacturers handle these moments can ...
November marks Diabetes Awareness Month, when we recognize the millions of people living with diabetes and the care routines they follow each day. From medication schedules to blood sugar checks, maintaining control takes planning and consistency. When you add travel to the mix, those routines can suddenly become extra complicated. Especially when it comes to storing, using, and safely disposing of sharps and other Whether ...
There’s a growing gap in how patients are supported after their prescriptions are filled. And the issue is only getting bigger as injectable medications become more common, especially for chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, autoimmune disorders, and fertility treatments. While telehealth and online pharmacies have made access to these medications easier than ever, one crucial piece of the puzzle is still being ...
As GLP-1 medications continue to grow in popularity for both diabetes management and weight loss, patients are often faced with a key decision: should you take your medication as a weekly injection or a daily pill? While oral options like Rybelsus offer convenience in theory, the science and clinical results tell a different story. Injectable GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro continue to outperform their ...
GLP-1 medications have become a regular part of life for many people managing diabetes or pursuing weight loss. But as travel becomes more frequent, whether for business or vacation, so does the need to navigate injectable medication on the go. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can travel with your GLP-1, or how to properly dispose of sharps while away from home, the good news is: yes, you can travel safely and legally. But ...
Every day, healthcare facilities, pharmacies, and homes generate medical waste. Items like used needles, syringes, and other sharps or medical waste. While these materials are essential for treating illnesses and managing health, their improper disposal poses significant risks to people and the environment. This issue is more than just a healthcare problem; it’s a community-wide concern that affects us all. Why Improper ...
