Authors


Reema Hammoud, PharmD, BCPS

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AI and Pharma: Creating Improved Outcomes for Patients and Practitioners

AI models can predict pharmacy foot traffic and peak service times, and even analyze patient histories to single out who picks up their prescriptions on time.


Lisa M. Nijm, MD, JD

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New Therapeutic Agents and Final Thoughts on DED

A panel of experts comment on new therapeutic agents being developed and discuss their final thoughts on dry eye disease.


Sarah Rockwell, PharmD, BCOP

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Unmet Needs in Relapsed or Refractory Multiple Myeloma

Sarah Rockwell, PharmD, BCOP, and Ke Ning, MD, share their concluding remarks, reflecting on the current landscape and expressing their aspirations for addressing remaining unmet needs.


Ashley Lea, 2024 PharmD Candidate

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The Sleepy-Girl Mocktail Trend for Sleep Aid: A Pharmacist’s Perspective

With the current social media trend of the “Sleepy-Girl Mocktail” claiming to provide quality sleep, is this trend fact or faux as a quality sleep aid?


Jessica Russo, PharmD, MBA; Raechel Moore, PharmD, BCACP; John Handshaw, PharmD; Kimberly Finley, PharmD, BCACP

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Busting Common Medication Myths: Pharmacists Empowering Patients with Accurate Information

As one of the most trusted health care professionals, pharmacists play a vital role in debunking medication myths by providing patients with accurate information to make positive decisions regarding their health.


Brooke Adams, PharmD, BCOP

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Final Thoughts

The panel discussion concludes with final thoughts on the future landscape of newly diagnosed multiple myeloma.


NHA

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Accelerate Pharmacy Technician Education to Practice

Benefits of a preassessment include evaluation, benchmarking, and improved patient safety.


Allison Brunson, PharmD, BCPS

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Implementation of a Pharmacist-Led COPD Transitions of Care Service

A pharmacist-led transitions of care program reduced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease readmissions by implementing guideline-based inhaler prescribing and addressing medication adherence barriers, decreasing 30-day readmission rates.


Dora Aguayo

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Pharmacy Students Lead Drive-Through Influenza Vaccination Event

Idaho State University partners with the Idaho Immunization Coalition to effectively and safely vaccinate patients against influenza.


Pete Heydt

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A Model for Modern Pharmacy Billing and Payments in Long-Term Care Centers

Pharmacists working with long-term care centers benefit from streamlined billing to support and build patient trust.


Autumn D. Zuckerman, PharmD, BCPS, AAHIVP, CSP

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Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs

High adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission.


Joga Gobburu, PhD, MBA

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Revolutionizing Drug Development: How AI Can Transform Pharmaceutical Innovation

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming drug development by automating routine tasks, enhancing clinical trials, and expediting drug discovery, ultimately leading to more personalized treatments.


Andrew C. Mocny, PharmD

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The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Opioid Use Disorder

Pharmacists’ pharmacotherapeutic expertise helps them advocate for their patients and assist providers.


Nicholas Wang, PharmD Candidate

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Tip of the Week: How to Handle Venting at Work?

Pharmacy managers must not only possess high levels of emotional intelligence, but should also encourage development among staff that facilitates more effective and creative outlets for frustration.


Brittany N. Galloway, PharmD, RPh

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Pharmacists’ Impact on Care for Patients With Alzheimer Disease

Results from the INCREASE study shed light on the value of the pharmacist in medication therapy management.


Payton Waltz, PharmD

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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Administered Depression Screenings Can Close Gaps in Care

The study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.



Ghassan Alyaseen, PharmD Candidate

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Potential Risk of Chronic Kidney Disease in Long Term Use of Acid Reducing Medications

Pharmacists can use their knowledge and professional judgment to educate patients about when it is appropriate to take these medications and when to avoid them.


Jessica Molina, CPHT-Adv, in-D

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Pharmacy Technicians Play Key Role in Avoiding Medication Errors

Taking a few seconds to double-check a prescription can have significant impacts on patient safety



Jesscina Crawford, BS

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A Call to Pharmacists in the Delivery of Oncology Care

The expanded role of oncology pharmacists includes the opportunity to work in ambulatory settings, infusion centers, delivery of specialized in pharmacy services, evaluation of investigational new drugs, and manager roles in drug chain supply and in coordination of care.


Rebecca Pokorny, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Review of Noncovalent BTK Inhibitors, Novel Agents, and Toxicity Management of BTK Inhibitors

This article discusses clinical data for noncovalent Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKis), novel strategies in CLL, and the practical management of BTKi toxicities.


Megan Leloux, PharmD, BCPP

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Navigating Prescription Stimulant Use: Safety, Legal, and Supply Challenges in Pharmacy Practice

The rising use of prescription stimulants in the US presents significant safety risks, legal challenges, and supply chain shortages, emphasizing the need for pharmacist involvement in promoting responsible prescribing.


Abhiruchi Mehta, PharmD, MS

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New Therapeutic Agents and Final Thoughts on DED

A panel of experts comment on new therapeutic agents being developed and discuss their final thoughts on dry eye disease.


Jennifer Garris, BSPS

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A Brief Overview of Loop Diuretics Used in Heart Failure

The combination of loop diuretics with other drugs that act at different pharmacologic targets has been shown to improve diuretic response in patients with heart failure.


Salma Torky, 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.


Laura R. Daly, PharmD

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Counsel Patients Who Have Questions About Maternal RSV Immunizations

RSVpreF is currently the only FDA-approved RSV vaccine for pregnant individuals.


Sharon Hesterlee, PhD

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Gene Therapies Hold Promise for Neuromuscular and Other Rare Diseases

Challenges remain, however, to therapy development for a limited patient population.


Panna Sharma

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Building a Path to Cure for Patients With NSCLC Who Have Never Smoked

How patients acquire NSCLC plays a role in health outcomes, with never-smoker patients having genetically different disease than the same disease in smokers.


Jessica Ayre

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5 Ways Pharmacies Can Use Texting to Boost Patient Engagement

Texting with patients can help to improve pharmacy processes while creating better user experiences.