Authors


Andrew Mocny, PharmD

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The Evolving Role of the Pharmacist in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

Pharmacists' expertise is invaluable to prescribers who are unfamiliar with opioid use disorder treatment protocols.




Kent Groves, PhD

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The Not So New Role of Pharmacists: No Longer an Overlooked Health Care Provider

Pharmacists are critically important in care delivery in their ability to influence patient success, patient-reported outcomes, and quality of life while reducing the burden on physicians and their clinical support teams.


Pareeksha Ramdeo, PharmD Candidate

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Reconciling Medications in Mental Health Assessments Protects Patients

Process helps prevent errors for individuals with chronic disorders who often have a higher risk of drug-drug interactions.


Catherine Tran, PharmD

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Insecticide Misuse With Cannabinoids and Its Resulting Complications: A Case Report

The use of adulterated cannabinoids mixed with insecticides is becoming more common.


Jonathan Cohen, PharmD, BCOP

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Treatment-Free Remission in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia

Targeted therapies have greatly improved patient outcomes over the past 20 years.


Tiffany Tam, PharmD, BCOP

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A Review of Anti-HER2 Targeted Agents in Non-Breast Solid Tumors

This review summarizes current utilization of anti-HER2 targeted therapy across several non-breast solid tumors in the setting of advanced disease.


Bragadeesh R. Iyer, PharmD, BCGP, CSP

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PrEP Prescribing Patterns Reveal Disparities in HIV Prevention Across Settings

The study findings signal the need for improved equality in PrEP prescribing across various institutions and settings.


Nicole Fedeli

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Implementing Pharmacist Advocacy Initiatives: A Step-by-Step Review Based on Experience

The process of supporting a cause for our profession can be highly rewarding. As pharmacists, we must take charge to enact change.


Taylor Mackinnon, PharmD, MS, BCPS

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Artificial Intelligence Tools Can Help Foster Leadership in Pharmacy

Leaders Must Continue to Prioritize Empathy and Human Connection.


Jeff Godish

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The Not So New Role of Pharmacists: No Longer an Overlooked Health Care Provider

Pharmacists are critically important in care delivery in their ability to influence patient success, patient-reported outcomes, and quality of life while reducing the burden on physicians and their clinical support teams.


Samantha Treinish, PharmD

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Clinical Overview: Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices

Pharmacists need to ensure anticoagulants are held appropriately before and after surgery to prevent complications from for CIED infections.


Ashley Chen, PharmD

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Targeting the Untargetable: Novel Agents in Acute Myeloid Leukemia

Pharmacists have an important role in the optimization of AML therapies.


Mason Shink, PharmD Candidate

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Removal of Phenylephrine From Nasal Decongestants Could Reshape OTC Cold Remedies

Intranasal decongestants are preferred alternatives to oral phenylephrine for relief of nasal congestion.


Nathaniel Tost, PharmD

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Recognize the Value of Health Care Volunteers

The health care industry must cultivate volunteer support to maintain a positive impact on vaccination rates.


Monique R. Bidell, PharmD, BCPS

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Access to C. difficile Treatments Presents Challenges During Transitions of Care

This inflammation of the colon poses a substantial burden to patients and the health care system.


Mechelle Renee Akers, PharmD, RPh, CPh

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From Hesitation to Vaccination: Tackling Vaccine Hesitancy

Patient fears can be mitigated by pharmacists who use targeted communication strategies to bolster acceptance.


Courtney Bunner, PharmD

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Pharmacists Have a Significant Role in the Prevention of Travel-Related Diseases

When helping individuals prepare for travel, pharmacists must make travel health recommendations and know common travel-related immunizations and additional resources.


Megan Pao, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP

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The Role of Pharmacists in HIV Care Continues to Expand

Pharmacists play a vital role in HIV care by addressing social determinants of health, managing complex HIV medication regimens, and providing comprehensive patient counseling.



Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, CACP

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Unmet Needs in the Management of Patients with Hyperlipidemia

Craig Beavers, PharmD, FACC, FAHA, FCCP, BCCP, BCPS-AQ Cardiology, CACP, discusses how maximally tolerated statin therapy often fails to achieve target low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in high-risk patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and share strategies for optimizing adherence, including when to switch therapies to improve patient outcomes.


Ron Welch, PharmD, BCPS

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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.


Uvette Lou, PharmD, BCOP

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Bispecific T-Cell–Engaging Antibodies in B-Cell Lymphoma: Efficacy, Safety, and Practical Considerations

This article reviews the efficacy and safety data for bispecific T-cell engagers and the practical considerations for their implementation across various types of practice sites for the historically difficult-to-treat relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma population.


Kelly R. Reveles, PharmD, PhD, BCPS

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Looking Toward the Future of CDI Management

Closing out their discussion on Clostridioides difficile infection, panelists share closing thoughts on novel pipeline therapies.


Dalbir Bains

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More Than Prescriptions: What Beginning Pharmacists Need to Know About Business

Pharmacists should get involved in all the various aspects of their business and with the different professional groups available.


Fazila Rajab, BDS

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A Novel Bispecific Anti-GPRC5D × CD3 Antibody: A New Treatment Paradigm in Multiple Myeloma

Investigators assessed the efficacy of BsAb5003 in treating multiple myeloma, with the results showing that the therapy may be an effective treatment approach.


Grashma Vadakkel, PharmD, BCOP

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Updates in the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Atopic Dermatitis: A Focus on JAK Inhibitors

Treatment often involves a combination of preventive measures, topical therapies, and systemic treatments.


Tracy Mahvan, PharmD, MBA, BCGP

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Clinical Insight: The Use of GLP-1 Agonist Medications for Weight Loss

An increase in the use of GLP-1 agonists for weight loss is affecting patients with diabetes who rely on these medications.


Christy Rosado

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Meeting the Challenges in Behavioral Health Care With Hybrid Pharmacy Approach

The hybrid pharmacy model represents a significant step forward in providing the best possible care for individuals struggling with behavioral health conditions, ultimately improving their outcomes and overall well-being.