From the Desk of the CEO

It can be a double-edged sword when a previously prescription-only medicine becomes available over the counter.

Kristin Wiisanen PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, Pharmacy Today editor in chief

I recently attended a conference on artificial intelligence, and my mind was blown by all of the potentially positive ways that computers and emerging technologies will improve our efficiency and ability to care for patients.

Kristin Wiisanen, PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, Pharmacy Today editor in chief

Psychedelics derived from plants, such as mescaline and psylocibin, have been used by indigenous peoples as part of religious rites for centuries, and more recently by patients seeking relief from PTSD and severe depression, despite their potentially harmful effects.

Kristin Wiisanen, PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, Pharmacy Today editor in chief

There is a growing need for pharmacists to provide care for transgender patients.

Kristin Wiisanen, PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, Pharmacy Today editor in chief

People are increasingly using GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide to help facilitate their journey to weight loss and improved health, with a 40-fold increase in semaglutide use over the past 5 years.

Kristin Wiisanen PharmD, FAPhA, FCCP, Pharmacy Today editor in chief