Authors



Brandeis Seymore, RPh

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The Expanding Role of New Medications in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

We examined the prevalence of use and cost impact of DPP-4 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists in people with diabetes.


David Kim, PharmD Candidate

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Another Look at Failed Alzheimer Disease Drug Trial

The exact etiology of Alzheimer's is unknown, and therefore, no cure exists.



Lindsey Hedgepeth Kennedy, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP

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Clozapine: A Primer For Pharmacists

Clozapine is an atypical antipsychotic for the treatment of schizophrenia.


Executive Vice President

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Key Takeaways from Asembia 2018

The annual Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit is the largest annual conference in the United States focused on specialty the specialty space.


Michael R. Agostino, RPh, BSPharm President, Amber Pharmacy

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Specialty Pharmacy: Increasing Value Through Accountability and Collaboration

This dynamic market is seeing a lot of growth, changes, and challenges. Specialty pharmacists can tackle the tough issues and raise the bar on greater levels of efficiency, accountability, and service while curtailing costs.


Dina F. Kheir, PharmD Candidate

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Being Critical as a Critical Care Pharmacist

Critical care is a rapidly expanding pharmacy specialty, and today's pharmacy student have more opportunities than ever to bceome successful critical care pharmacist.


Frank Sheppard

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Unique Considerations for Specialized Patient Populations for Pharmacies Utilizing Appointment-Based Care Models: Part 2

While there is a reasonable body of research on many of the diverse causes of medication nonadherence, there are much fewer data on the effectiveness of various interventions.


Laurie Toich, Assistant Editors

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Biosimilars May Change the Treatment Landscape for Inflammatory Diseases

Clinician and patient understanding and access considerations represent the most significant hurdles inhibiting the uptake of biosimilars for inflammatory conditions.


Sean Johnson

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UnitedHealthcare Bars Copay Coupons for Specialty Drugs

According to a report by Elsevier's Business Intelligence, UnitedHealthcare has announced that pharmacies that are participating in its Designated Specialty Pharmacy network will no longer redeem manufacturer-sponsored coupons.


Cristina Masseria, PhD

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Economic Outcomes of Warfarin Discontinuation Among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

This study seeks to determine the economic effects of warfarin discontinuation in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.


Alyssa Pirestani

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What You Need to Know about Hot Tamales Candy

Benzidine-based dyes commonly used in pharmaceuticals are also found in popular candy, which may lead to adverse health issues.




Pedram Pahlavan, PharmD, BSP

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Specialty Pharmacy By the Numbers

As specialty pharmacies continue to grow, health systems will need to evaluate whether an integrated specialty pharmacy is right for them.


Trang Ho

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Rx Product News Profile: A Closer Look at New FDA Actions: Bristol-Myers Squibb's and AstraZeneca's Onglyza

Onglyza (saxagliptin) comarketed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca, is FDA-approved to improve glycemic control for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.


Heather N. Wolf, PharmD Candidate

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Pharmacists Need to Understand Law Related to Controlled Substances

The Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act of 2017 Spells Out Appropriate Dispensing Procedures.


Ryan W. Stevens, PharmD, BCIDP

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Many Platforms Offer Rapid Detection in Bloodstream Infections

Institutions should consider optimal targets, testing volumes, and notification and reporting practices when making their choice.



Kenneth Bender

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Inconsistent Prior Authorization Affects Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Treatment

Study finds that ADHD treatment recommendations are not always followed.


Michelle Whirl-Carrillo, PhD

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Pharmacogenetic Resources: PharmGKB and Clinical Pharmacogenetics Implementation Consortium

Pharmacogenetics is the study of how genes impact drug response, an integral part of personalized medicine.


Anna Pulcina, MD

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Potential Gender Differences of Exenatide in Outpatients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

In outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, persistent exenatide treatment lowered glycated hemoglobin and hyperglycemia in both genders. Waist circumference and body weight were more reduced in women.



Tina Zerilli, PharmD

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Zuranolone Offers An Innovative Treatment for Postpartum Depression

Zuranolone enhances health care providers’ ability to address the complex needs of patients with PPD, offering new hope for rapid and sustained relief from depressive symptoms.


Ronald E. Aubert, PhD, MSPH

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Impact of Specialty Pharmacy on Treatment Costs for Rheumatoid Arthritis

For patients who use biologic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, specialty pharmacy care yields higher medication adherence and lower medical costs than retail pharmacy care.


Robert Abouassaly, MD

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Economic Burden of Oral Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Among Privately Insured Patients Diagnosed With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

Study investigate the economic burden from the total costs, private insurance reimbursement, and out-of-pocket costs for oral TKI agents among metastatic RCC patients.


John R. Horn, PharmD, FCCP

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Estrogens and Lamotrigine: New Developments

Practitioners have known for almost 2 decades that oral contraceptives consistently and substantially reduce the serum concentrations of lamotrigine and may reduce seizure control.



Timothy O'Shea

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Treatments for Tardive Dyskinesia: What Pharmacists Should Know

There are two recently approved medications for this condition.