Authors


Gianna Peeler, PharmD

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How Pharmacists Can Help Address Health Disparities Among Asian Americans

According to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Asian Americans are 40% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes and 60% more likely to be diagnosed with renal disease compared to non-Hispanic whites.


Becci Roetman, CPhT Inventory Specialist

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Inventory Specialist Can Be a Challenging but Rewarding Role for Pharmacy Technicians

After years of seeking the right position, one technician combines her passions and skills as an inventory specialist


Brian S. Smith

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New Analysis Associates Integrated Specialty Pharmacy With Lower Total Cost of Care

Health systems individually have struggled to demonstrate improvements to total cost of care because, without data about patients they do not serve, they cannot define a comparison group.


Monica Tadros, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

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Pharmacy Department-Driven Initiative to Reduce Subcutaneous Daratumumab Observation Time

Observation time on subsequent injections of subcutaneous daratumumab may be safely removed from institutional policies to reduce chair time.


Stephen Albert Johnston, PhD

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Cancer Vaccine Trials With Canines May Benefit Cancer Prevention in Humans

The clinical trial success in canines may have broader implications for applicability.


Marcel Gradidge

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Emerging Markets Offer Pharma Its Next Growth Opportunity

National governments and global non-governmental organizations are trying to expand access to essential medicines and treatments in developing countries.


Victoria Isgett, PharmD Candidate

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Understanding the Burnout Crisis Among Student Pharmacists

The demanding nature of pharmacy programs often leaves little time for self-care, social activities, or hobbies, leading to an imbalance that can foster burnout.


Joshua D. Melson

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FDA Allows Access to Lifesaving Investigational Drugs

Compassionate use bridges gap between safety and patients' immediate need for biologics, devices, drugs, devices on spearhead of research and development.



Amy Mgonja, PharmD, BCGP, CPPS

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Survey Results Highlight Value of Experience, Certifications for Pharmacist Salaries

Although education and training have historically been considered the primary factors influencing pay, the survey results challenge this notion.


Sindorella Frroku-Dido

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Interactives: Case Studies (April 2021)

Interactive case studies from April 2021.


Saley Traore-Uwalaka, PharmD, BCPS

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Thinking Outside The Pill Bottle: Forging Your Own Path

By venturing beyond the traditional, you can not only shape your own fulfilling career, but also contribute to the future of pharmacy practice and improve patient care for generations to come.


Cara Slaton, PharmD, BCIDP

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Bulevirtide Shows Promise for Hepatitis D, Despite No FDA Approval

Delivery, manufacturing concerns hinder green light from US Agency, but European Medicines Agency approves treatment.


Tiba Al Sagheer, PharmD, BCOP, BCACP

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Pharmacy Department-Driven Initiative to Reduce Subcutaneous Daratumumab Observation Time

Observation time on subsequent injections of subcutaneous daratumumab may be safely removed from institutional policies to reduce chair time.


Aiden William L'Altrelli

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Recognize the Value of Health Care Volunteers

The health care industry must cultivate volunteer support to maintain a positive impact on vaccination rates.


Katherine Kreusel, BSPS, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: Cannabis May Interact With Prescription Medications

An increase in cannabis use has led to growing concerns surrounding interactions between its components, THC and CBD, and prescription medications.



Carlos A. Orellana, PharmD Candidate

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Changing the Game: Pharmacy Students' Perspective on Naloxone OTC Approval

To eliminate the existing stigma in the community, addiction must be recognized as a treatable condition rather than an immoral act.


Samantha Ohendalski, PharmD Candidate

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Managing Blood Glucose Levels for Expectant Mothers With Diabetes

CGM enhances diabetes management in pregnancy, improving outcomes.


Anelsa Beqo, PharmD, BCPS

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A Review of Treatment Options, Guidelines for Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

With the release of the 2022 AHA/ACC Guidelines for the Management of Heart Failure, patients with HFpEF now have a wider range of treatment options.



Stephanie Majercak, CPhT

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There Is More to Medication Storage Than Meets the Eye

Technicians play a key role in this vital element of pharmacy operations, protecting drug efficacy and against errors.


Sarah Hayward, PharmD, BCOP

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Practice Pearl 3: Reducing Costs of PARPi for Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Experts in gynecologic oncology provide insight on available patient assistance programs to help lower costs of PARP inhibitors for the treatment of ovarian cancer, and how pharmacists can aid in obtaining this information.


Kerry LaPlante, PharmD, FCCP, FIDSA

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The Ins and Outs of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Administration

Fecal microbiota transplantation is proving to be an effective treatment for many patients with specific disorders associated with dysbiosis.


Leslie Ochs, PharmD, PhD, BCPS

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Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty Clinic

An infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.


Katherine S. Copeland, PharmD, RPh

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Make an Impact Through Point-of-Care Testing

Technicians are instrumental in test processing and have proved capable of direct patient care under supervision.


Aimee Keegan, PharmD, BCOP

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NATALEE: Ribociclib and Endocrine Therapy in HR+/HER2- Early Breast Cancer

Aimee Keegan, PharmD, BCOP, discusses key unmet needs that the NATALEE trial addresses for patients with HR+/HER2- early breast cancer.


Matt Edic

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Overcoming Workplace Challenges, Providing Personalized Health Care With Generative AI

Commonly, essential yet routine and time-consuming tasks, such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, or other administrative work, prevent health care workers from focusing on more value-added and enjoyable job functions.


Abigail Wolfrum, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: Arexvy for Respiratory Syncytial Virus

Pharmacists play a critical role in educating patients on RSV prevention, how to recognize early symptoms, and when to seek medical help.