Authors



Dhiren K. Patel, PharmD, CDE, BC-ADM, BCACP

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Fixed-Ratio Combination of Basal Insulin and GLP-1 Receptor Agonist

Ninety percent of diabetes cases are type 2, which is a major cause of morbidity and mortality.


Aneh Chumbow, PharmD Candidate

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Health Technology and the Rise of the E-Patient

Technology has become an essential part of health care.


Zachary Yuschock, PharmD Candidate

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Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals' Pradaxa

Pradaxa (dabigatran etexilate) is the first oral direct thrombin inhibitor to be approved by the FDA.


Emily Woulfe, PharmD Candidate

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New Antimicrobials Expand Treatment Options

Eravacycline, Omadacycline, Plazomicin, and a Rifamycin Add to the Armamentarium for Treating Resistant Infections


Chigo Oguh, PharmD Candidate

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Taking Home Gold and the DC Public Health Case Challenge

Each year, the National Academy of Medicine hosts its DC Public Health Case Challenge to promote interdisciplinary, problem-based learning that focuses on an important public health issue facing the Washington, DC community



Ron Lanton, Esq

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Three Current Policy Discussions Influencing Cancer Drug Development

Despite progress in reducing cancer mortality, more work is needed to improve patient outcomes in this disease state.




Mary-Haston Vest, PharmD, MS

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Securing Specialty Oncology Contracts in a Data-Driven World

Data aggregation partners can provide value in their ability to pull clinical information from both the HSSP and electronic health records.



Jennifer Gershman, PharmD, CPh, PACS

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Pharmacists Play a Critical Role in Treating Alzheimer Disease

Identifying drug-related problems is a vital component of medication therapy management.



Bethany Spadaro, RPh, CDE, BCGP

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Hereditary Angioedema: The Pharmacist's Role in Team-Based Patient Care

As medication experts, pharmacists are integral to team-based care, providing the requisite knowledge for medication therapy management, as well as initiating, modifying and monitoring drug therapy to benefit patient care.


Michelle Putney, PharmD Candidate

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Ubrelvy: Treatment for Acute Migraines With or Without Aura in Adults

Ubrogepant (Ubrelvy, Allergan) was approved for the treatment of acute migraines with or without aura in adults after showing a significantly greater reduction in headache pain compared with placebo.


Kelly Fust, MS

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Economic Model of Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factors for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

For US payers, pegfilgrastim is a less-expensive choice than daily filgrastim for reducing the risk of febrile neutropenia in patients receiving myelosuppressive chemotherapy.


Sharlene Ghassemi, PharmD

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Why I Became a Pharmacist: Searching for Cures, Making a Difference

The winner of our third annual essay contest shares her story.


Kathleen Kenny, PharmD, RPh

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Encourage Patient Accountability for Optimal Medication Safety

Patient-centered care involves educating and empowering individuals to take responsibility for their own care.


Molly Burich, MS

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Manufacturer Considerations for Designing a Distribution Strategy for Specialty Products

The rising cost of specialty drugs continues to put pressure on all stakeholders. Specialty pharmacists can fill an existing gap in compliance and cost control.


Xianglin L. Du, MD, PhD

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Cost-Utility Analysis of Treatments for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

A national community-level study of Medicare patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer found that adding targeted therapy to chemotherapy regimens was not cost-effective.


Nikhil A. Sangave, PharmD, BCACP

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Artificial Intelligence Applications in Education and Pharmacy Practice

By interpreting and applying the data provided by algorithms, pharmacists are uniquely equipped to guide development of more patient-centered care.


Marcus Sredzinski, PharmD

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Implications of STeP for Improved Diabetes Control: A Payer Perspective

Implementation of the STeP program across managed care organizations could lead to improved patient outcomes and significant cost savings.


Samuel W. Chey

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US Primary Care Providers' Use of Over-the-Counter Medications for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Chronic Constipation

The perception and utilization of OTC medications among primary care providers for gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic constipation shows a need for improved patient education on these medications.


Brittany Hoffmann-Eubanks, PharmD, MBA

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Student Pharmacist Leaders Discuss the Future of Pharmacy

Student pharmacist leaders were also asked about the importance of a pharmacist education in obtaining advanced pharmacist roles in their careers.


Jerica Singleton, PharmD

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Ensuring Access to Vaccinations Among Older Adults and Underserved Populations

A broader understanding of vaccine hesitancy and barriers has helped to enhance acceptance of vaccination services through educational outreach.


Maureen Miller, MPH, BSN

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Medicare Part D Plans Burdened by Hospice Payment Reform

Recent guidance and proposed rules for the Medicare hospice program will have a profound impact on plans providing Medicare Part D services.


Nicholas Feola, PharmD

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Treatment of Acute Venous Thromboembolism in Obese Patients

In the United States, as many as 900,000 individuals are affected by venous thromboembolism each year.


Julie Hessick, RPh

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Electronic Prior Authorization: The First Step in Patient Adherence

A streamlined prior authorization process can increase administrative efficiency and improve health information security.


Norman Nagl, PhD

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5-HT3 Receptor Antagonist Effects in Cancer Patients With Multiple Risk Factors

Palonosetron has been found to be effective in treating chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, but no other studies that have compared it with the other 5-HT3 RAs are currently available.