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Pharmacists are vital to patient kidney care, but why is the method of prescribing changing? The eGFR equation has been championed by APhA and the National Kidney Foundation as the new primary kidney health equation.

The reason? Cockcroft-Gault had race as a deciding factor oftentimes leading to incorrect readings for non-white patients, whereas eGFR prioritizes skin area overall, regardless of color.

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What happens when pharmacists share their real-world experiences with long acting injectables? In this video, pharmacy professionals discuss the clinical benefits, patient impact, workflow considerations, and challenges that come with LAI use in today’s healthcare landscape. From improving adherence to navigating access and administration barriers, hear honest insights from the front lines of patient care. *Thanks to today's episode sponsor, Teva!

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• ECAPS, now known as the Main Street Pharmacy Access Act, has advanced through the House Ways and Means Committee to it's next stage of deliberation.
• After over a decade of consideration, this is the farthest the bill has ever made it on the Hill.
• To learn more, we bring in Director of Congressional Affairs Doug Huynh to give the inside scoop on what's happening.

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This week on Rx Report, we’re taking a trip into the hazy world of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: A Primer, the book that finally answers the question: “Wait… what exactly is a cannabinoid?”

Join us as we unpack the science, the myths, and approximately 47 conversations that begin with, “Back in my day…” From THC to CBD, receptors to regulations, this episode is packed with enough clinical insight to impress your professors and enough cannabis to make even the most strict professor smile.

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• Thomas gives his take on the current state of pharmacy
• He gives advice to regulators standing in the way of pharmacists ability to provide care
• He gives insight on the workload of pharmacy professionals and what can be done to improve it.