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Patrick Yoder, PharmD

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What Pharmacists Should Know About Drug Diversion

During a recent roundtable discussion, industry leaders shared frontline insights on the biggest drug diversion challenges.


Brad Gallagher

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Gridlock, Middleman Lobbying Cause Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reforms to Fail Again in New York Budget

Many pharmacies and safety-net providers were preparing for the long-anticipated transition from Medicaid managed care to fee-for-service (FFS)—known as the carve-out—that was set to take effect on May 1, 2021.


Valerie Richards, 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.


C. Michael Gallagher, PharmD Candidate

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Equal but Not the Same—2021 Update on Influenza Vaccines

As COVID-19 vaccination efforts continue, it is more important than ever for pharmacists to be equipped with the knowledge and resources to bust the myths surrounding vaccinations, particularly in preparation for the upcoming influenza season, which is expected to occur from October 2021 to May 2022.


Joan Mapel, PharmD

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February Marks American Heart Month

Pharmacists can heighten awareness about cardiovascular health and promote heart-healthy lifestyles.


Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS

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Clinical Overview: Exploring the Impact of Co-Crystal Celecoxib and Tramadol Combination

Combining tramadol and celecoxib into a co-crystal of celecoxib-tramadol provides peripherally and centrally mediated analgesia.


Kyle Hoelting, PharmD, BCPS

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As Shortages Continue, Suppliers, Hospitals, and Health Systems Look for New Solutions

Hospitals, health systems, and the supply chain are all negatively impacted by drug shortages and are each affected by the decisions of the others.


Katarzyna Szablowski, PharmD

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Half of Pharmacy Technicians Feel Fulfilled in Their Current Role

The Connecticut Society of Health-System Pharmacists Technician Committee survey explores the perception of career growth opportunities and challenges.


Sophia Humphreys, PharmD, MHA, BCBBS

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Key Considerations for Implementing CRISPR/Cas9 Therapy in Health Systems

FDA approves groundbreaking gene therapies for sickle cell disease, revolutionizing treatment.


Daniya Mathew, PharmD

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The Role of Pharmacists in HIV Care Continues to Expand

Pharmacists play a vital role in HIV care by addressing social determinants of health, managing complex HIV medication regimens, and providing comprehensive patient counseling.


Carrie W. Nemerovski, PharmD

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Interaction Considerations for Common OTC Drug Classes

Although OTC medications are generally considered safe when used as directed, there are some key drug interactions for pharmacists to keep in mind when helping patients choose an OTC product.


Darian Daniel, PharmD Candidate

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Fourth-Year Pharmacy Students Help Patients and Practitioners in Transitional Care

Students are being exposed to new patient experiences through collaboration with practitioners.


Ralph J. Riello, PharmD, BCPS

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Important Treatment Considerations With LDL-C– Lowering Therapies

Panelists discuss how the initiation of statin therapy requires careful consideration of contraindications and patient-specific factors, particularly in those with liver disease, renal impairment, or advanced age, while noting evolving treatment patterns toward more intensive low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)–lowering therapies based on individualized risk assessment.


Elleny Johnson, BS, PhT

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Automation Provides Pathway to Success

Technology clears the way to offer clinical-focused tasks, ultimately improving job satisfaction and minimizing burnout.


Reyaz Mussaleen, PharmD Candidate

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ADCs: The New Frontier in Cancer Treatment

Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) revolutionize cancer therapy by delivering powerful drugs directly to tumors and minimize damage to healthy cells.


Rose Denzer, PharmD, AAHIVP

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Interest Grows in Long-Acting Injectables for HIV Treatment

Continued advancements in therapy may expand its use to larger patient population, though challenges remain


Evan Shockey, PharmD candidate

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Navigating Paxlovid Interactions With Anticoagulants

Interactions between nirmatrelvir/ritonavir and direct oral anticoagulants is complicated, and a point of contrasting views between the US and EU medical communities.


Dana Krug

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Pharmacy of the Future: How Next Generation Solid State Cooling Opens the Last Mile and Ensures Drug Quality and Cold Chain Compliance

By embracing innovation in solid state cooling and proactively adapting to regulatory changes, pharmacies can improve patient access and compliance to medications, while taking advantage of additional revenue streams and proactively managing down costs.


Eugenia Kwon, 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.


Edmond M. Nunes, PharmD, RPh, BCSCP

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Clinical Overview: Isotretinoin (Absorica) for Severe Recalcitrant Nodular Acne

Isotretinoin exerts dose-dependent inhibition of sebaceous gland function, thereby reducing sebum secretion, which is associated with improvement in nodular acne.


Ashley Torres, MS; and Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA

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Tip of the Week: Managing Work-related Stress and Burnout

Pharmacists and pharmacy staff failing to deal adequately with stressors put themselves and their patients at risk through mounting frustration, tiredness, burnout, and commission of errors.


James Wheeler, PharmD, BCPS

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5 Tips for Graduating Pharmacy Students and Recent Graduates

Although the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has raised unprecedented challenges, compounding already-tough competition for open positions, opportunities still exist.


Jonathan A. Keller, PharmD, JD; Megan Herber, MPH; Larissa Morgan, JD, MBE

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DEA’s Proposed Rules on Controlled Substances Prescribing via Telemedicine and Their Uncertain Impact on the Pharmacy Community

Proposed rules would permit a telehealth provider to prescribe only up to a 30-day supply of a Schedule III-V non-narcotic controlled substance or buprenorphine through telehealth without the patient first being evaluated in person by a provider.


D. Kelly Porter

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Florida Authorizes Use of Automated Dispensing Systems

New legislation allows community pharmacies to improve medication access in an outpatient setting.


Jae Shin, MD

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Bacteroidetes: The Jekyll and Hyde of the Human Gut Microbiome

The relative abundance of gram-negative Bacteroidetes to other phyla, such as gram-positive Firmicutes, is essential to maintain biodiversity and human gut health.


Wafa Samara, PharmD

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Wafa Samara, PharmD, Shares How Oncology Pharmacists Are Transforming Cancer Care at City of Hope

Wafa Samara, PharmD, vice president and chief pharmacy officer at City of Hope, highlights the vital role of oncology pharmacists at City of Hope in improving patient outcomes, conducting and leading research, and working as integral members of the multidisciplinary care team.



Nancy Yousry, St. John’s University Doctorate of Pharmacy Class of 2024

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Molecular Biology, Treatment, and Ongoing Global Management of Hepatitis

Prior to the development of vaccines and direct-acting antivirals, hepatitis infections were treated through methods of prevention.


Vincent Mendiola, MD

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USC ALL Induction Regimen Combined With Newer TKIs Is Safe, Effective for Patients With Ph+ Disease

Achieving MRD flow cytometry negativity is crucial in monitoring and predicting survival outcomes.


Craig Dolan, PharmD, MBA

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Hospital Pharmacies Must Innovate to Drive Financial Recovery

The pharmaceutical supply chain, while always central to health care, will play an even more crucial role as the pandemic continues to threaten the financial viability of hospitals and health systems, large and small.