Authors


Viral N. Shah, MD

Latest:

Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Management: What the Pharmacist Should Know

Guidance on the use of basal insulins (BI) and insulin pens to enable pharmacists to answer questions regarding the safe and effective use of BI for the management of diabetes.


Bader Alghamdi, PharmD, BCPS

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Managing Blood Glucose Levels for Expectant Mothers With Diabetes

CGM enhances diabetes management in pregnancy, improving outcomes.


Rowaida Farraj, BS, PharmD

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Finding an Opportunity to Advance Pharmacy Practice During a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant innovation, which presents a unique opportunity for pharmacists to advance pharmacy practice by serving as the integral drug monitoring experts of the health care team.


Carl Guenther

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Navigating the Long, Bumpy Road to Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

A patient details his experience juggling the roles of caregiver of his wife with cancer and patient struggling to receive a diagnosis for a rare disease.


Sally Jagielski, PharmD, BCPS

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Wellness Support Group Shows Promise in Reducing Burnout

Discussions are led by a variety of experienced preceptors to provide insight, strategies, and resources for pharmacy residents.


Yosef Nissim, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP

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Implementing CDC’s Core Elements of Sepsis

The agency outlines key elements for building effective hospital sepsis programs.



RahJewel Barnhill, PharmD Candidate

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When to Call, When to Counsel: Fluoroquinolone Tendinopathy

A collaborative health care approach enhances patient outcomes and supports informed decision-making in antibiotic management.



Garry Marshall, MBA

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Going Digital Can Help Community Pharmacies Stay Competitive

The demand for pharmacies to play a larger role in the health care ecosystem will not dissipate anytime soon.


Daralyn A. Morgenson, BS, PharmD

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Gabapentin Differs From Pregabalin in Several Key Ways

Pregabalin and gabapentin are often considered first-line treatments for various neuropathic pain syndromes, generally irrespective of cause.


Michael D. Nailor, PharmD, BCPS

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Crafting a Recipe for Research Success in Pharmacy Residency Programs

Multiple preparatory steps are involved in creating a delicious meal. Planning, preparation, and revision are similarly important in building a successful residency research program.


Amanda Duddy, PharmD Candidate

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Interactive Case Studies: September 2023

Cases highlight an acute subdural hematoma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.


Uyen Tran, PharmD Student Class of 2022

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COVID-19 Has Devastating Effects for Patients Suffering From COPD

While the prevalence of COVID-19 in patients with COPD is relatively low, those who are infected with the virus experience more severe symptoms than those without COPD.


Carrie Penzien, PharmD, BCSCP

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Implementing USP <800> Guidelines in Pediatric Hospitals

Protecting this vulnerable patient population requires specially designed strategies.



Brad Myers, PharmD, MBA

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Enhancing Patient Outcomes: The Role of Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacies

These pharmacies address cost, understanding, and safety concerns through high-touch support and coordination.


Kevin Anderson, MD

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AI Tools Can Help Pharmacies Advance Value-Based Care Practices

For pharmacies, AI and other technologies are key to thriving in the era of value-based care.


Xeng Xiong

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Tip of the Week: Create Interdisciplinary Care Teams Through Effective Relationship-Building

Trust between a physician and pharmacist is essential to the overall quality of patient-centered care.


Michael Ryczaj, PharmD Candidate

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Enhancing Medication Safety Through USP Health Literacy Standards and Solutions

USP provides health literacy standards and solutions that enhance medication safety and improve patient outcomes.


Matthew Grissinger

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APhA 2025: Strategies for Reducing Errors in Community Pharmacy Settings

Community pharmacies can enhance medication safety by proactively identifying risks and implementing targeted best practices.



Christina Billias, PharmD, BCOP

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Oncology Overview: Safe Use of Oral Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Thoracic Oncology

Pharmacists have the potential to help optimize treatment and maximize supportive care management for targeted therapies.


Rachel Barenie, PharmD, JD, MPH

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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?


Amy Snow, MHS, CIH, CSP

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Proper Use of Automation in Hazardous Drug Compounding Pharmacies

Although robotics can be instrumental in assuring sterility and reducing the overall number of potential hazardous drug exposure events, certain tasks require vigilant oversight.


Alina Varabyeva, PharmD

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Principles, Updates in Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea, Vomiting

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting can impact patients’ treatment outcomes.



Annie Pham, PharmD candidate

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Semaglutide Carries Potential Risk of Worsening Diabetic Retinopathy

Despite demonstrating numerous benefits, semaglutide has also been linked to an increased incidence of diabetic retinopathy, which was initially reported in the SUSTAIN-6 trial.


Ami Bhatt, PharmD, MBA, SPHR

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Advise Patients On Five Tips When Consuming Vitamins, Supplements, Energy Drinks

By offering personalized guidance, promoting awareness, and fostering open communication, pharmacists can empower their patients to navigate the new year with a focus on both wellness and safety.


Krystle Imamura, PharmD Candidate

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Advances in Sickle Cell Disease: New Gene Therapies and Management Strategies

Two groundbreaking cell-based gene therapies, exagamglogene autotemcel and lovotibeglogene autotemcel, were recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of sickle cell disease.