Authors


Marina Reed

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Key Points From the 2016 NIOSH List of Antineoplastic and Hazardous Drugs in Health Care Settings

Chemotherapy, antivirals, and hormone therapies are among the drugs addressed in the 2016 National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health list.


Shannon L. Reynolds, MSPH

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Impact of Insulin Delivery Systems in Elderly Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

This real-world study suggests that improved clinical outcomes are possible in the difficult-to-treat elderly patients with type 2 diabetes group without affecting healthcare costs, by initiating insulin therapy with a pen device.


Kathryn Lincoln, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

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Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Rabies Pre-exposure Vaccination

PrEP simplifies management of the virus by eliminating the need for immune globulin and decreasing the number of doses needed.


Richard G. Popiel, MD, MBA

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Determinants of Primary Nonadherence in Asthma-Controller and Dyslipidemia Pharmacotherapy

This study linked e-prescribing records to paid pharmacy claims to identify primary nonadherence rates and factors associated with unfilled prescriptions.


Yang Qiu, MS

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A Linezolid Prior Authorization Program: Clinical and Economic Outcomes

This study demonstrated that a linezolid PA program did not appear to be associated with a negative impact on medical outcomes and was associated with lower costs.


Brittany Myers, PharmD

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Vivitrol Is Making Its Way to Retail Pharmacies

This extended-release injectable suspension aims to prevent relapse in opioid-dependent patients after detox and treat alcoholism.


Jill Schachte, PharmD, MSPBA Candidate

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How Would You Want to be Treated as a Specialty Pharmacy Patient?

An ideal patient care model in specialty pharmacy involves several factors.




John Ford, RPh, BCNSP

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Specialty Pharmacies Help Patients Manage Immune Globulin Care

Patient monitoring through a clinical management program allows clinicians to track outcomes and provide outreach, support, and education at key intervals in a patient's therapy.


Sweta Patel, PharmD Candidate

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OTC, Prescription Drug Abuse Increasing Among Adolescents

Neighborhood pharmacists can provide support and information.


Anooj Shah, PharmD

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Cracking the Code of Optimized Influenza Prevention: Cell-Based Influenza Vaccine Advancement

Cell-based vaccines have many potential advantages, one of which includes longer stability and more rapid manufacturing, as cellbased vaccines can be frozen and used at a later date, with dependable cell lines to ensure consistent supply.


Jacob Saling, PharmD

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Empowering Pharmacy Technicians: A Comprehensive Apprenticeship Program

An inclusive apprenticeship program aligns with evolving roles, fosters growth, and positively affects patient care.


Kelly Johnson, OncLive

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Unmet Needs Persist in Young Survivors of Hodgkin Lymphoma

Less than half of adolescents and young adults who survive Hodgkin lymphoma receive recommended services within the first year after treatment.


Jennifer D. Goldman, PharmD, CDE, BC-ADM, FCCP

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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.



Chi Lok Leung, PharmD Candidate

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Summary of Current SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Trials

Many clinical trials are underway in a race to develop a safe and effective vaccine against severe acute respiratory SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.


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.