Authors


Theresa Ha Doan, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: Paxlovid for COVID-19

Paxlovid treats COVID-19 in adults who do not require supplemental oxygen and who are at an increased risk of progression to severe disease.




Nedah Basravi

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When It Comes to Curbing Drug Abuse, Technicians Are Crucial

Adequate training will help them recognize signs of misuse and assist with preventive measures.


Kellyn Engstrom, PharmD, MPH

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Scratch Beneath the Surface: ABSSSI

Consider key elements of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infection to help patients manage this broad range of diseases.


Trey McCollum, PharmD Candidate

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HPV Vaccine: Balancing Benefits, Risks, and Public Perception

Pharmacists should continue to emphasize the vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing cancer and be prepared to address patient safety concerns.


Ronna Hauser, PharmD

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“We’ve Got to Get This Right From the Start”: Expert Discusses MDPNP Impacts on Pharmacies

Ronna Hauser, PharmD, senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs at NCPA, discussed concerns the association has with the implementation of the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Plan.


Jodi Taraba, PharmD, MS, BCOP

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Concluding Remarks: Collaborative Expertise in an Era of Emerging Cancer Therapies

Panelists discuss how there have been many new agents being studied and released at the current time and how the development of these agents is moving at a rapid pace. The adverse effect profiles of newer antibody-drug conjugates create a greater opportunity for pharmacists to be involved in toxicity management.


Hamdi Lababidi, PharmD, MDc

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Dispensing Medication for Muslims: A Guide for Pharmacists

Despite Muslim patients’ need for halal medication, more than 80% of pharmacists were found to lack knowledge about where to look to find alternative medications that are halal.


Alex Miguel, PharmD

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5 Ways Pharmacists Can Increase Engagement, Improve Services

Patients want more out of community pharmacies in a post-pandemic culture.


Grace Huynh, Tiffany Pham, Curtis Yu, Monica Vuong, and Luke Tso, PharmD, BCPS

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The Emerging Role of Pharmacists as Social Media Influencers

Pharmacists have had to adapt to meeting more frequently online instead of in person, while embracing new ways of delivering care and disseminating health care information.


Kate Cabral, PharmD, BCCP, FACC, FCCP

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Successful Collaborative Care Strategies for Pharmacists

The panel concludes its discussion with insights on successful strategies that can inform optimal collaborative care practices for cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with ASCVD.


Alex Boulware, PharmD

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Hypertension Management in Older Adults

Pharmacists play an important role in assisting with hypertension treatment by helping to modify blood pressure therapies when patients experience adverse effects or helping if a patient has difficulty remembering to take their medications.


Taylor MacKinnon, PharmD, MS

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ChatRx: Responsible AI Use for Clinical Pharmacists

Pharmacists, in particular, must be cautious and deliberate in using ChatGPT to ensure that its benefits are fully realized while minimizing risk and misinformation.


Olivier Nataf

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Natural Killer Cells: A Potential New Frontier in the Fight Against Cancer?

Early safety studies of NK-cell infusion have demonstrated the potential of NK-cell infusion, showing it may be the next revolution in cancer treatment.


Ryan Moriarty

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Case Studies: April 2022

How would you handle these patients' questions?


Amanda Roy, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP

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RSV Vaccines See a Pricey Leap Forward in Disease Prevention

Older adults without a Part D plan face costs ranging from $180 to $295 per shot.


Sanam Kolia, PharmD, RPh

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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Blockbuster Patent Expirations: 2025 and Beyond

This shift brings new responsibilities and opportunities, from managing inventory changes to counseling patients on alternative therapies.


Mark McNasby and Ryan M. Cameron, EdD

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Keeping Empathy Alive in the Health Care Industry With Help From AI

With the help of new and complex algorithms and self-learning models, we are currently privy to what we may look back on as the golden era of AI.


Jason Noel, PharmD, MPA, BCPP

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Educational Resources to Support Patients

Panelists discuss how comprehensive educational resources are essential for empowering patients with TD to better understand their condition, actively participate in their treatment decisions, and achieve optimal outcomes through improved self-management and adherence.


Justyna Sudyka, PharmD Candidate

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Paths Less Traveled: Writing a Successful Pharmacy CE Activity

Remember the words of Nelson Mandela: "It always seems impossible until it's done."


Julia Smoak, PharmD Candidate

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Case Study: Impact of Biotin Lab Interferences in Clinical Practice

Some of the most frequently noted biotin interferences are with immunoassays for thyroid markers, high-sensitivity cardiac troponin, and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide.


Kenneth Tham, PharmD, BCOP

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Advancing Pharmacist Engagement in Biliary Tract Cancer: Disease State and Treatment Considerations

Courtney Cavalieri, PharmD, BCOP, and Kenneth Tham, PharmD, BCOP, discuss how pharmacists play a crucial role in managing biliary tract cancer patients by providing expertise on biomarker testing, treatment selection between targeted therapies like FGFR and HER2 inhibitors, developing monitoring protocols for unique toxicities such as hyperphosphatemia, and educating patients on side effect management to optimize treatment outcomes in this rare cancer type.


Katie Lavigne, JD

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Lawsuit Challenges States’ Ability to Bar Access to Mifepristone

Without a constitutional right to abortion, mail order pharmacy providers need to consider both the federal requirements and various state laws in how they approach the dispensing of mifepristone across state lines.


Stuart Madden, PHD, CCHEM, FRSC

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Understanding Opportunities for Non-Invasive Pain Treatments

An effective therapeutic treatment for acute or chronic pain needs to be convenient, easy to self-administer, and have rapid onset to provide fast relief.


Trevor Bertsch, PharmD, MBA

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The Vital Role of Community Pharmacists In Today’s Health Care Environment

While larger pharmacies can utilize a network of clinical resources, smaller community pharmacies are embracing their relationships with their local communities.



Maddie Cheak, PharmD candidate 2024

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Eleven Potentially Practice-Changing Drugs Were Approved by the FDA in 2023

These drugs have interesting mechanisms, unique use, or may support expanded indications in the future.


Ebony Caldwell, MA, EdD

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Bringing a Culture of Belonging to Pharmacy

Leaders must fully understand the benefits of diversity and create an environment in which it thrives to cultivate and inspire the next generation of inclusive leaders.


Christian John Lillis

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Christian John Lillis on C diff, Public Health, and the Role of Pharmacists

Christian John Lillis reflects on key insights from the 2025 Peggy Lillis Foundation C diff Summit, highlighting the critical role of pharmacists in infectious disease care, persistent challenges in patient outcomes, and the need for renewed investment in public health infrastructure and policy.