Written by Lauren Wilcox, PharmD, BCACP It’s unlikely that you learned about anabolic steroids or other performance enhancing substances in your pharmacy training because these are not commonly encountered in most fields of pharmacy. However, this is a growing area of pharmacy with pharmacists working in sports medicine specialties alongside athletes. Even in more traditional pharmacy careers, there are opportunities in daily practice to address issues with these substances a

Written by Mariana Lopez, PharmD Candidate 2026 and Adenike Atanda-Oshikoya PharmD, BCACP, CDCES, CTTS Background on Obesity and Comorbidities Obesity, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), is the excessive and unhealthy accumulation of body fat.(1) Severe obesity is strongly associated with comorbid conditions such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), cardiovascular disease (CVD), heart failure, chronic liver disease, and reduced life expectancy.(2) In addition t

Written by Sarah Abdulameer, PharmD and Kris Denzel Tupas, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP The Power of Networking in Pharmacy Networking is a cornerstone of professional growth in pharmacy, opening doors to mentorship, collaboration, and career opportunities. The American College of Clinical Pharmacy (ACCP) Annual Meeting is one of the best events that allows pharmacy students to engage with experts, explore various career paths, and build meaningful professional networks. If networking

Written by Ardis M. Copenhaver, PharmD, MS, BCPS Some of Medicare Part D changes from the passage of Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 have come into effect in January 2025. The goal of this legislation is to provide further support on prescription drug benefits for the adults aged 65 and older and those individuals with qualifying disabilities. The two big 2025 changes include the elimination of the “Donut Hole” with the reduction of out-of-pocket (OOP) costs and the launch of