Authors


Amy Shapiro, MD

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Hemophilia and Managed Care: Partnering to Achieve Cost-Effective Care

Exploring how health plans and hemophilia treatment centers can better work together to deliver high-quality care and manage costs associated with hemophilia.


Victor Morrison, Next IT Healthcare

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Is Amazon Primed to Disrupt Specialty Pharmacy?

Amazon could leverage their advanced distribution system and consumer relationship platforms to deliver specialty pharmacy services and therapies at scale. 


Cindy J. Wordell, BS, PharmD

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EVOLVING ROLES LEAD TO NEW OPPORTUNITIES

Dr. Wordell is the assistant director of Medication Use Policy, Research and Clinical Services, Department of Pharmacy, at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.


Laura Troyani, MBA

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Rethinking Pharmacy Employee Engagement

While often overlooked, employee engagement is a key element in determining whether a hospital, health system, or pharmacy service can effectively meet its patient access, patient quality, and organizational financial demands.


Alicia Casey, MD

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Patient Preference for Treatment Administration in Cystic Fibrosis

This study assesses the preferences of patients with cystic fibrosis for treatments that differ in the mode of administration.




Taylor Eagle, Susan Lynne Oesterle, A. Mark Fendrick, MD

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Value-Based Insurance Design: Improving Adherence Through Shifting Benefit Designs

The past several decades have seen unprecedented advances in therapeutic and technological solutions to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of human disease.


Todd A. Brown, MHP, RPh

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Community Pharmacist Involvement in Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

The involvement of community pharmacists is vital to reduce prescription drug abuse through the use of Electronic Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs.


Kellie Arensman, PharmD Candidate 2018

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Topical Corticosteroids

Topical corticosteroids are available over the counter and are prescribed for a variety of skin ailments ranging from mild and irritating to severe and debilitating.


Kammi Wilson

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What Patients Should Know About Generic Drugs: A Resource Guide for Pharmacists

A wealth of resource is available to help pharmacists build public trust in the quality and efficacy of generic medications.


Carly Szabo, Assistant Editor

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'Tweezer' Molecule May Improve Infectious Disease Prevention

Research may lead to gel that prevents transmission of HIV, hepatitis C and the Ebola virus.


Kimberly A. Bergstrom, PharmD

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Management of Unresectable Locoregionally Advanced and Metastatic Nonsquamous NSCLC

Efficacy, toxicity, and costs are all important components of formulating an appropriate care pathway for unresectable locoregionally advanced and metastatic NSCLC.



Engy F. Kheir, PharmD

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Help Manage and Treat Parkinson Disease

Pharmacists play an integral role and can improve patients’ quality of life with proper communication, counseling, and monitoring.


Max M. Sow, MBA

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E-Prescribing Is Becoming a Standard of Care

E-prescribing adoption has increased dramatically over the past decade. This study provides empirical evidence that utilization among adopters continues to increase, suggesting application “stickiness.”


Saswat K. Kabisatpathy, PharmD

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Promoting Brain Function Is Key Amid COVID-19 Crisis

Necessary measures taken during the pandemic may exacerbate some underlying factors that can lead to decline.


Amanda Chea, Doctor of Pharmacy Candidate

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Zooming Through the Pandemic: NSU Virtual AMCP Student Chapter

There are many benefits to adopting and integrating new technological methods for hosting pharmacy organization events.


Yin S. Chen, PharmD Candidate

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OTC Drug Monograph Reform Is on the Horizon

The success of PDUFA raises questions about additional funding to market nonprescription products.


Mike Hennessy Sr, chairman & founder

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Lung Cancer Treatment Is Continuously Moving Forward

As treatments for lung cancer move forward and patient care services continue to expand, the role of the pharmacist in oncology is critical.


Kenneth C. Jackson II, PharmD, CPE

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Opioid-Induced Constipation: Considerations for Formulary Decision Makers

This activity reviews the incidence and impact of opioid-induced constipation (OIC), discusses available treatment options, and what factors should be considered during formulary decisions for OIC.


Guido R. Zanni, PhD

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Acne: More than a Cosmetic Problem

People of all ages can develop acne, but many treatments are available.




Laurie Toich, Associate Editor

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Precision Medicine Opens New Possibilities to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

Genetic sequencing of joint biopsies may identify which patients with rheumatoid arthritis may respond to therapy.


Laurin Dixon, PharmD

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Emerging Trends in Adherence and Quality Measurement: What the Future Holds

Adherence measurement can help patients achieve better outcomes.


Kevin Copsey

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The Power of Medication Packaging Automation During COVID-19

In a world increasingly influenced by technology, there is ample opportunity to leverage automation within pharmacies that can not only improve operations, but support patient wellness.



Barbara Sax

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Supermarkets: Linking Patients, Pharmacists, and Nutrition

Supermarket pharmacies match patient service offerings of chain drug stores and can offer pharmacists a fulfilling, patient-centered career.


Kevin Boesen, PharmD

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Telephone-Based Cardiovascular Medication Therapy Management in Medicare Part D Enrollees With Diabetes

A telephonic pharmacist-delivered medication therapy management intervention is an effective method for increasing the utilization of guideline-recommended cardiovascular therapies in high-risk Medicare patients with diabetes.