AzPA Pharmacy Flash

• Mental health first aid training for pharmacists and support staff, stigma reduction in pharmacy settings
  The Mental Health First Aid program offers crucial training for pharmacists and support staff, focusing on identifying and managing mental health crises effectively. It emphasizes understanding and addressing common misconceptions about mental health, thereby fostering a stigma-free environment in pharmacies.
• NACDS to Congress: Make PBM reform a priority in Change Health Care cyberattack hearings
  The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging lawmakers, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and other stakeholders to take action to help ensure affordable, high-quality and uninterrupted access to health care for Americans — including swift enactment of pharmacy benefit manager reforms in Medicaid and […]
• Exploring a new tailored treatment for IBS in pilot trial
  A pilot study involving 13 participants demonstrated that a targeted treatment strategy for post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome significantly improved their symptoms. In their study, researchers analyzed the gut microbiomes of individuals with irritable bowel syndrome, targeting specific bacterial overgrowths with antibiotics.