Authors


Michelly M. Nagai, MD

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Contributions of Pharmacists in the Treatment of Epilepsy: A Systematic Review

The treatment of epilepsy is complex and can cause drug-related problems and hamper quality of life. Clinical services performed by pharmacists may optimize the pharmacotherapy and avoid or mitigate these problems.


Jenel Clement, PharmD

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Cannabidiol Presents Conundrums

Recent federal legalization and increases sales of CBD underscore the importance of considering its pharmacologic impact.


Sam Sowell, PharmD Candidate

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Vaccines Play a Role in Cancer Treatment

There Is Room for Improvement in Treating Malignancies Caused by Infectious Agents, Especially Considering the Cost Differential


Jennifer Powers, PharmD

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Management of Long-Term Cancer Care Costs

Oral cancer treatments provide new opportunities for improved overall survival rates, but patients are increasingly responsible for higher out-of-pocket costs as they self-manage their therapy.


Katherine E. MacDonald, PharmD Candidate 2021

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Pilot Study in Drug Shortages Evaluates Oncology Patient Awareness, Management Preferences

Oncology drugs have especially fallen victim to chronic shortages, consequently affecting the availability of substitute agents.


Pamela Koerner, PharmD, BCPS

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Specialty Pharmacy Today: Improving the Lives of Patients With Rare Diseases Through Orphan Drug Management

The specialty pharmacy marketplace has quickly become the primary dispenser of most therapies for orphan conditions.


Lee Stern, MS

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Budget Impact of Everolimus in Treating Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

A decision-analytical model shows that everolimus has a favorable budget impact when introduced into the treatment algorithm for metastatic renal cell carcinoma.


Eric Shen, fourth-year PharmD candidate

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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.


Charles H. Brown, MSPharm, RPh, CACP

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Fighting Free Radicals: Do You Need Antioxidants?

Patients may have questions about taking antioxidants.


Michele R. Wilson, MSPH

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Cost-Effectiveness of Rasagiline Compared With First-Line Early Parkinson Disease Therapies

Examination of the cost-effectiveness of rasagiline versus other approved first-line Parkinson disease therapies indicated that rasagiline was either cost saving or cost-effective in all cases.


Brandeis Seymore, RPh, MPBA

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Challenges of Channel Management for Specialty: Medical Benefit or Pharmacy Benefit

Regardless of the channel through which a specialty medication is billed and filled, management strategies will be an essential cornerstone to controlling costs.


Verina Mansour, PharmD Candidate

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Do Statins Interfere With Clopidogrel During Platelet Therapy?

Despite data that might suggest a drug interaction, clinical significance is the deciding factor when considering therapeutic benefit over risk.


Anthony J. (Tony) Schueth, MS

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Health Information Technology: Facilitating an Evolution in Health Care

The use of health information technology empowers pharmacists to provide enhanced care by harnessing a wealth of actionable information.




Santa Maria Young II, PharmD Candidate

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A Closer Look at New FDA Actions: Amgen's Prolia

Amgen Inc's new monoclonal antibody Prolia (denosumab) is the first "biologic therapy" approved by the FDA for the treatment of osteoporosis in menopausal women.



Luis N. Marenco, MD

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An Intermittent Reinforcement Platform to Increase Adherence to Medications

An automated reinforcement platform was shown to increase statin adherence by 34.6%.


Lawrence Baruch, MD

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Efficacy of Ezetimibe 2.5 mg With a Novel Tablet-Splitting Strategy

This prospective randomized study suggests that ezetimibe 2.5 mg, delivered as an ezetimibe/simvastatin tablet split into 4 parts, is clinically equivalent to a 10-mg dose.




Joni Kripal, MS, MBA

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Introduction to the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program for Pharmacy

This manuscript addresses pharmacist understanding of and/or involvement with the Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program (HACRP) at their institutions.


Munder Zagaar, PharmD, PhD

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Medication Nonadherence in the Latino Population: A Challenge and an Opportunity for Specialized Services

As US demographics steadily shift towards minorities and immigrants from diverse backgrounds, health care workers must be prepared to face new cultural challenges that may impact health behaviors, including medication adherence in these populations.



Stacy B. Menees, MD

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US Primary Care Providers' Use of Over-the-Counter Medications for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Chronic Constipation

The perception and utilization of OTC medications among primary care providers for gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic constipation shows a need for improved patient education on these medications.



Catherine Misquitta, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP, FCSHP

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Three Challenges in Medication Adherence That Can Be Overcome by Pharmacists

Medication nonadherence results in greater health care spending and poorer patient health outcomes.


Kelly Mathews, PharmD

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University Partnerships: Empowering the Next Generation of Pharmacists

Corporate and academic partnerships help prepare new graduates for the world of specialty pharmacy.


Sara Karlovitch Assistant Editor

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Combining a Passion for Making a Difference With Entrepreneurship

Directions in Oncology Pharmacy® talks to Gordon Vanscoy, PharmD, MBA, CACP, recently named a national Entrepreneur of the Year for 2020 by Ernst & Young.


Khalid Eljaaly, PharmD, CAPPS, BCPS, MS

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Penicillin Allergies and Cross-Reactivity With Other Beta-Lactams

Patient-reported allergy to penicillin antibiotics is a common scenario during health care encounters, with an estimated population prevalence of roughly 8% to 12%.