Authors


Jaclyn R. Ochsner, PharmD Candidate

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"Access to Birth Control" Legislation

The access to birth control act, S.2960, is proposed federal legislation that would mandate meeting the request of a patient seeking emergency contraception.


Kelsey Hutchinson, 2016 PharmD Candidate

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Can Probiotics Help Prevent Diarrhea?

Probiotics have nearly 100 possible benefits and uses. Among these uses, the prevention and treatment of diarrhea is becoming increasingly common, especially in children.


Autumn Stewart-Lynch, PharmD, BCACP, CTTS

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Hormonal Contraceptive Prescribing By Pharmacists: A Brief Overview

Pharmacists in all practice settings have opportunities to assist patients who use or seek to use contraception.


Chris Tanski, PharmD

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Montelukast to Manage Tecfidera GI Side Effects

Could Montelukast Be a Key to Managing GI Side Effects of Tecfidera?


Dawn DeAngelo, PharmD

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Value-Based Care Is Becoming Real: Are You Prepared?

Through value-based care initiatives, payers are increasingly holding both providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers accountable for choosing the right combination of drug regimens and treatment protocols.


Saad Jaddoua, BScPharm

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The King Hussein Cancer Center in Jordan: Evolution of the Pharmacy Department

The pharmacy at KHCC has transformed itself into one of the leading health care providers in the Middle East.



Jim M. Koeller, MS

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Cost of Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck

The cost of squamous cell cancer of the head and neck is driven primarily by the end-of-life phase. Treatment costs increased following the approval of cetuximab.


Kathleen Jaeger, GPhA president

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Good and Bad News in Health Care Reform for Patients

Health care reform has both good and bad news for patients. Americans will receive health care coverage and seniors no longer have to worry about falling into the Medicare "doughnut hole," but affordable biogenerics will not be available for decades.


Ryan Marotta, Assistant Editor

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Walmart Pharmacist Excellence in Patient Care Award Winner: George Bethel, RPh

In recognition of his dedication to improving his patients’ health through individualized care, George Bethel, RPh, has been named the 2017 winner of the Walmart Pharmacist Excellence in Patient Care Award.



Gregory S. Burger, RPh, MS

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Improving Compounding Safety: New Regulations and Options for Institutional Insourcing

With increasing regulatory oversight for sterile compounding and a limited ability to assure the quality of compounded sterile products obtained from external sources, many hospital pharmacies are moving to insource these products.


Ashley Yeh, PharmD Candidate

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How Nonopioids Can Be Used More In ICUs

A Multimodal Analgesic Approach Can Improve the Quality of Analgesia and Reduce Adverse Effects.


Ryan A. Forrey, PharmD, MS

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Utility of the PhaSeal Closed System Drug Transfer Device

The Phaseal closed system drug transfer device provides a mechanical barrier to the entry of contaminants into sterile solutions for up to 168 hours.



Vijay Khiani, MD

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Biologic Management for IBD

With increased specialty medication prescribing, associated costs, and the interest of health systems to establish specialty pharmacies for improved patient care, it is vital to define the pharmacist's role within the patient's health care team.



Laura Joszt

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Specialty Drugs Remain a Costly Concern for Employers With No Easy Answers

Costs remain the top concern of healthcare purchasers of pharmacy benefits, but employers are also concerned with ensuring appropriate use of medication and adherence to medication, according to a new report from the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute (PBMI).


Sally M. Pacholok, RN, BSN

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Pediatric Vitamin B12 Deficiency: When Autism Isn't Autism

Often misdiagnosed, vitamin B12 deficiency can place children at high risk for permanent brain injury.


Mallory Kuchis, PharmD

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Consider Interactions With Analgesics When Treating Neuropathies

Clinicians should weigh the risks and benefits of each medication to ensure effective and safe care.


Peter Millin, PharmD Candidate

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Rx Product News: Profile: A Closer Look at New FDA Actions: Nuvigil

This single, longer-acting R-enantiomer of the racemic modafinil has been approved as a wakefulness-promoting drug.


Melissa Lauro

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Smart Trap Could Lower Spread of Zika, West Nile Mosquitoes

Traps help entomologists track mosquitoes that are carrying Zika or other harmful diseases.


Mary Dorholt, PharmD

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Managing Care and Costs for Orphan Conditions

The number of drugs approved for orphan conditions has increased in recent years, and specialty pharmacies play an important role in the management of therapies for patients with rare diseases.


Gail F. Schwartz, MD

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Adherence and Persistence of Bimatoprost in Prior Latanoprost Users

A new ophthalmic formulation of bimatoprost was found to improve adherence and persistence compared with the original formulation of bimatoprost.


Gannon Vanscoy, MPBA Candidate

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Variations in The Specialty Pharmacy Hub Model

Although many hubs offer similar services, no two specialty pharmacy hubs and no two hub programs are entirely alike.



Louis L. Brunetti, MD

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Drivers of Change in Pharmacy Benefit Management

Executive-level pharmacy leaders in US managed care organizations identify how healthcare reform is driving changes in pharmacy benefit management.


Rebecca W. Chater, RPh, MPH, FAPhA

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Payment for Pharmacists’ Care: Pulling the Linchpin

The emergence of a new Medicare Advantage plan, Troy Medicare, offers much needed momentum to drive pharmacists’ services.


John King, CEO, OMNISYS

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Navigating the World of Vaccine Billing

Once the basics of vaccine billing are understood, pharmacists can easily take advantage of this growth opportunity.


Rochelle Vargas, BS

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Pharmacy Accreditation 101

Best strategies to help the pharmacy department get ready for a survey and stay ready.