Authors


Mark Campbell, PharmD

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The Future of Biosimilars: Learning from Prior Mistakes

Pharmacists play a key role when it comes to medication substitution, especially for interchangeable biosimilars where allowed by state law.


Ravi Sharma, MPharm, RAC, RAPS

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Insights on the UK's MHRA International Recognition Procedure

The UK’s Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) introduced changes to streamline its drug approval processes.


David Medvedeff

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Patient Access to Clinical Pharmacists Can Improve Medication Adherence

Data show pharmacist-led clinical consultations can improve patient adherence to medication plans.


Megan Kilkeary, PharmD

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Reimagining Established Drugs Medicines Could Lead to Potential New Applications

The potential treatments include ivermectin, methylene blue, glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists, and low-dose naltrexone.


Kristian Casem, PharmD, BCOP

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New Therapy for Chronic Graft-Vs-Host Disease: Axatilimab

Axatilimab is a colony-stimulating factor-1 receptor–blocking monoclonal antibody indicated after 2 lines of systemic therapy.


Ayaa Kobaissi, PharmD Candidate

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In a Nod to Precision Oncology, the FDA Approves Revumenib

The approval marks a significant milestone in the treatment of a rare and aggressive subtype of acute leukemia.


Durand Martin

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PREP Act Provides Opportunities for Advanced Roles

Can the profession afford not to retain expanded job roles for technicians in a post-pandemic era?


Mary Layton Lancaster, MBA, PharmD candidate

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Empowering Recovery With Outpatient Approaches to Alcohol Withdrawal Management

As medication experts, pharmacists can aid in treatment selection and support patients through the process.


Zoe Zhang, PhD

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Untangling the Identity of Charge Variants in Antibody-Drug Conjugates

An integrated strategy can simplify the development of antibody-drug conjugates.


Jack Vinciguerra, PharmD

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Research Finds Discharge Pharmacy Programs Can Reduce Hospital Readmission Rates

The implementation of hospital-based discharge pharmacy services presents a savvy strategy to improve clinical outcomes for patients while cutting excess spending.



Mitchel S. Berger, MD

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Advances in Glioblastoma Multiforme Shift the Treatment Paradigm

As local drug delivery technology evolves, the field is set for monumental change.


Andrea M. Baran, MS

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HSSP Leads to High Rate of Acid Suppression Therapy Substitution

This study highlights one benefit of the integrated health system specialty pharmacy model for patients who are prescribed acalabrutinib.


Tim Ulbrich, PharmD

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Top 10 Financial Tips for Pharmacy Students

Most pharmacy schools don’t teach personal finance, so it’s up to you to set yourself up for success by taking control of your money while you’re still a student.


Tovah Brill, RPh, BCOP

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The Journey to Becoming a Board Certified Oncology Pharmacist

Oncology pharmacy is best learned in real time with real oncologists and real patients.


Mike Wascovich, PharmD, MBA, RPh

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Pharmacy Leaders Can Establish Successful 503B Relationships

Key questions to ask when deciding whether compounding facilities are the right fit.


Andrea Zearley, PharmD

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HSV Offers Promising Target for Preventive, Therapeutic Vaccines

Vaccination provides an opportunity to prevent and treat herpes simplex virus infection.


Srulik Dvorsky

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Technology Can Help Navigate Financial Assistance Programs in Specialty Care

The goal of the financial counselor is to identify available funding for patient care in a timely manner, but the sheer number of resources and variables involved results in a long, tedious process.


Alla Wilson, PharmD, BCPP

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Migraine Treatments: Past, Present, and Future

Migraines can be a primary diagnosis or a symptom of an underlying medical or psychological condition.


Shaun K. Wayne Jr, PharmD candidate

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The Dilemma of Childhood Vaccines Post Pandemic

With the end of the PREP Act Provisions in sight, pharmacists should Reflect on their impact and plan to continue them.


Melissa Mattison, PharmD

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Semaglutide is a Promising Drug Treatment for Chronic Weight Management

Semaglutide is a once weekly subcutaneous injection that was granted FDA approval for use in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one other weight related-condition.


Lindsay Dymowski

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How the Pandemic Changed Pharmacies

Pharmacists have been increasingly recognized as key partners in the clinical services needed to manage the pandemic.


Irvin Tapia, BPS, PharmD candidate

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Understand the Effects of Topical Nasal Decongestants on Blood Pressure

Because decongestants act by constricting blood vessels, their use can be problematic in individuals who have hypertension.


Bincy Abraham, MD, MS

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Advice for Physicians to Manage C. Difficile Infection (CDI)

Experts share advice for physicians taking care of patients with C. difficile infection (CDI).


Joanne Canedo, BS, MS

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Postpandemic Future Is Bright for Technicians

Tapping techs as immunizers opens up greater visibility and new source of health care labor.


Karissa Lapuz, PharmD candidate

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Tip of the Week: The Benefits of Mentoring Can Extend to Everyone Involved

Mentorship is a long-term and formative process and interaction that extends beyond initial discussions regarding the mentee's career path.


Hariket Bilodia, PharmD

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The Role of Behavioral Economics in Smoking Cessation

Behavioral economics is a tool that can influence patient behaviors using concepts such as choice architecture, nudges, and loss aversion.


Frank Lattuca, PharmD, BCOP

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Multiple Myeloma Therapy Often Causes Cardiovascular Complications

Many patients have baseline risk factors present at diagnosis because of older age and disease-related elements.


Eriel N. Burns

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Vermont’s Prescribed Products Gift Ban and Disclosures Act

The law has impacted the number of physicians receiving payment from drug companies.


Joseph Reilly, BS, PharmD, BCGP

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Key Takeaways on FMTs in the Treatment of CDI

Experts provide practice pearls for educating patients on and using FMTs for the management of CDI.