<p>With our hosts in a holiday mood and 2024 hurtling to a close, Chris reflects on the clinical, professional, and regulatory wants and wishes he'd like to see come true in 2025. We cover:</p><ul><li>Potential drug approvals</li><li>Provider status for pharmacists</li><li>Biosimilar substitution</li><li>Relieving drug shortages</li><li>A brief digression on Wegovy vs. Zepbound</li></ul><p>Before that, Chris highlights the expanded approval of Bimzelx for hideranitis supportiva and breaks down updated guidelines related to COPD and Restless Leg Syndrome.</p><p>And for the ending Trivia Capsule segment, Chris makes a light-hearted (if tenuous) connection between the "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and the medicinal benefits of the two most precious metals (medals?).</p><p>See you in 2025!</p><p></p><p>Please rate and/or review where you listen to podcasts!</p><p></p><p>See the expanded show notes <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.diamondpharmacy.com/blog/podcastrx-december-2024">here</a>.</p><p></p><p>Sponsor Links:</p><p>SapphireHealth- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.sapphire-health.com/">https://www.sapphire-health.com/</a></p><p>OPTICS- <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.diamondpharmacy.com/clincal-services">www.diamondpharmacy.com/clincal-services</a></p><p></p><p>Music Heard in Today's Episode:</p><p>The Retro Synth by Art Haiz</p><p>Medical Logo (5 Versions) by SoulProdMusic</p><p>Medical by PaulYudin</p><p>Ambient Relax Background by PaulYudin</p><p>Christmas Holidays by Angelika728</p><p>Fun & Quirky Upbeat Retro by yourtunes</p><p></p>