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Jo Varshney

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How AI Is Helping Researchers Fight Superbugs Faster Than Ever Before

AI may help to significantly speed up drug discovery and development, and help researchers end the treatment-resistant infection crisis before it’s too late.


Edward Witt, PhD

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Lower Discontinuation Rates on Cycled Oral Antineoplastics Can Lead to Lower Medical Costs, Fewer Hospitalizations

These agents are likely to become the mainstay of cancer treatment in the very near future.


The Pharmacists' Cannabis Coalition of California

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Ryan’s Law Is a Monumental Opportunity for Pharmacists

Pharmacists can help to usher in a new era of patient-centered end-of-life care.


Luis Hernandez, PhD, MPH, MSc

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Personalized Oncology Can Profoundly Impact Patients Without Negatively Impacting Payers

The drive for personalized approaches to cancer have helped to create treatments for patients with rare cancers who have few, if any, options.


Gabe Hinojosa, PharmD, BCOP

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Improving Transitions of Care for Patients Receiving Bispecific Therapies and Final Recommendations

Panelists discuss how key recommendations for optimizing bispecific therapy care focus on establishing robust communication protocols between academic and community centers while ensuring community centers develop comprehensive infrastructure including staff training, emergency protocols, and care coordination pathways.


Sree Chaguturu, MD

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Examining the True Cost of Carve-out Savings: Quality Clinical Care

As the price tags for therapies coming to market have soared into the hundreds of thousands and even millions on occasion, paying for them has become an ever-greater cause of concern and focus area.



Alireza Fakhriravari, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, AAHIVP

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Influx of Patients Seeking COVID-19 Boosters and Flu Shots on the Horizon

The availability of bivalent mRNA COVID-19 boosters, which provide broader protection, will likely increase vaccine demand in the fall


Maria S. Charbonneau, PharmD

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Help Patients Use Inhalers Properly

Choosing the appropriate device and using the correct technique are critical for drug delivery to the lungs.


Wiyanna K. Bruck, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, BCPPS

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Pharmacists Can Identify, Prevent, and Treat Viral Hepatitis

They play an indispensable role in the vaccination and management of complex regimens.


Maggie Ruschmeyer, PharmD

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Weighing In on the Recommendations for Oral Anticoagulant Use Following Bariatric Surgery

Anatomical alterations result in many downstream changes, such as changes in pH, gastric volume, food intake, surface area for absorption, gastric emptying and transit times, and intestinal enzymes and efflux pumps, among others.


Murray Aitken

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Illegal Online Pharmacies Are Putting Patients at Risk

The growing volume of drugs sold through illegal online pharmacies are estimated to generate 10 times higher adverse event rates than drugs sold through legal pharmacies.


Madison B. Dubil, PharmD

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Recognizing and Overcoming Barriers in the Transition of Care Setting

A multidisciplinary team of nurse practitioners and pharmacists can work together to address patients at an increased risk for hospital readmission.



Melissa Russo, PharmD

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During Summer Months, Counsel Patients on Preventing Lyme Disease

Education about prevention measures and early signs and symptoms of the condition are crucial


Laura Chen, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES

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EmPATHy: More Empathy Toward Patients Improves Outcomes in Their Health

By empathizing with patients and creating an environment where patients feel comfortable and open to sharing, pharmacists can increase compliance and adherence.


Joseph Park, PhD

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Confusion Persists Around the Interchangeability Designation for Biosimilars

The legal and common uses of “interchangeability” continue to be conflated.


Camille Cabas, PharmD

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Socioeconomic Inequities Have a Significant Impact on Treatment of Antimicrobial Resistant Infections

Pharmacist-led interventions significantly improve antibiotic prescribing practices, optimize therapy, and improve patient outcomes.


Abby Leitch, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: Furosemide Injection (Furoscix) for Subcutaneous Use Treating Heart Failure

Furosemide exhibits diuretic action by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in the proximal and distal tubules and the loop of Henle.


Natalie Kaufman, PharmD

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Shaping the Future of Oncology Pharmacy Through the NCODA Medically Integrated Oncology Pharmacy Residency Program

The program develops patient-centered oncology pharmacists through comprehensive training.


Bryce A. Edwards, PharmD, RPh

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Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty Clinic

An infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.


Stacey McCoy, PharmD, MS, BCPS

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Thinking Beyond Technology: Why a Holistic Approach Is a Better Way to Fight Drug Diversion

Although we have made strides in adopting technology to combat diversion, the uptake of advanced technology is slow and steady.




Riya Teresa Joseph, PharmD, MSHLM, RPh

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Nurturing Fertility: Pharmacist's Insights for Women's Health Awareness Month

Fertility pharmacists understand the importance of education, awareness, and support women need to discover in navigating the complexities of fertility.


Jordan L. Holder, PharmD, BCACP

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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Administered Depression Screenings Can Close Gaps in Care

The study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.


Gillian McGovern, Associate Editor

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FDA Approves Expansion for Furosemide Injection to Treat Edema In Patients With CKD

The treatment's expanded indication for chronic kidney disease (CKD) is expected to be available by April 2025.


Roxana McCloskey

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Untangling the Identity of Charge Variants in Antibody-Drug Conjugates

An integrated strategy can simplify the development of antibody-drug conjugates.


Victoria Barker, PharmD Candidate

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Hepatitis Awareness Month: Help Your Patients Live(r) Longer

Many of patients with hepatitis that pharmacists encounter have viral hepatitis, which can be easily remembered as the ABCs of hepatitis.


Dani Markus, PharmD, MBA

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CMS 2024 Final Rule Includes Surprises, Opportunities for Pharmacies and Payers

Among health care professionals, pharmacists are best suited to serve as trusted partners for patients to help ensure they understand their medication regimen, identify medication-related problems, and work with prescribers to close gaps in care.