Authors


Hien Tang, PharmD, BCOP

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Introducing Tarlatamab-dlle: A New Era in Oncology Treatment

The therapy offers new hope in solid tumor treatment with fewer adverse effects.


Jonathan Arnon, PharmD

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Factor XI Inhibitors: The Future of Anticoagulation

Factor XI inhibitors show promise as a safer alternative to direct oral anticoagulants for preventing and treating thrombosis, offering similar efficacy with reduced bleeding risk.



Priyanka Nair, MBA

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6 Major Trends Boosting the Telemedicine Market in Health Care

The number of medical visits carried out via telehealth grew from 840,000 in 2019 to 52.7 million in 2020.


Hossam Maksoud, PharmD

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Pharmacists Can Help Mitigate Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Drug Concerns With Education, Adherence Assistance

Pharmacists play an important role in providing education and support with adherence to PrEP in populations with a high risk for HIV infection.


Angela Su, PharmD Candidate

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Prevalence of Dosage Modifications and Impact on Response Milestone Among Patients With CML Treated With Imatinib Using RWD

This abstract will be presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20, 2025.




Jing Wu

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Partnership Between Public Health and Pharmacy: Opportunities to Increase Resource Sharing, Efficiency, and Improved Health Outcomes

Additional support is necessary to ensure that infrastructure development continues and that all pharmacists have the necessary tools to continue to provide immunization services.


Shay Roth, BSPS

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Empower Prospective Pharmacists through Children’s Books

This short story, illustrated by Roth, portrays pharmacists in a variety of settings and was written with the intent to introduce the career in a fun and understandable way for children and inspire kids to pursue their dreams.


Ryan Haumschild, PharmD, MS, MBA

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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.


Andres Moreno

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Infusion Centers Must Be Proactive to Reduce Risks

There are several key areas of risk that infusion practices are likely to face at some point, and proactively preparing for these events can help ensure a positive outcome.


Sam Deutsch, PhD

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There Is a Need for Better CIN Therapies to Prevent Cervical Cancer

Methods of treating cervical intraepithelial neoplasia are limited and invasive. The need for better treatments is clear; however, there are several promising therapies under development.


Azhar Hussain, PharmD, DHA, MBA

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Learning Telehealth Platforms Shows Benefit for Pharmacy Students

Pharmacy graduates must be well-equipped to thrive in various settings, especially in the wake of the pandemic as more avenues to patient care services have emerged.



Matthew Marshall

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How Stakeholders Can Maximize the Value of Real-World Data Analytics

Analytics allow for a better understanding of the needs of various patient populations and the barriers they face in accessing care.


Lindsay Orton, PharmD, BCOP

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Looking Ahead: Research Priorities and Final Insights

Panelists discuss how advancing chronic graft-vs-host disease (cGVHD) management involves improving steroid response rates, exploring combination therapies, utilizing biomarkers for personalized treatment, and striving for steroid-free first-line options to enhance patient outcomes and reduce long-term adverse effects.


Oluwaseyi Egbewande, PharmD Candidate

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The Role of the Pharmacist in Herpes Zoster Vaccination

Pharmacists as immunizers are vaccine distributors, educators, facilitators, and administrators.


Marilyn Bulloch, PharmD, BCPS, FCCM, SPP

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Empowering Recovery With Outpatient Approaches to Alcohol Withdrawal Management

As medication experts, pharmacists can aid in treatment selection and support patients through the process.


Tracey McGrath, PharmD

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Mindful Art: A Creative Practice Pharmacists Can Use to Reduce Stress

Pharmacists are cited as one of the most stressed professions and a creative habit can help to improve focus, enhance productivity, and reduce stress.


Ashlee Wertman, PharmD

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The Latest in the Role of Pharmacogenomics in Mental Health Treatment

Pharmacogenomic testing in combination with therapeutic drug monitoring can be a cost effective and efficient way to advance psychiatric drug therapy.


Raymond Pascual, PharmD candidate

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Semaglutide Carries Potential Risk of Worsening Diabetic Retinopathy

Despite demonstrating numerous benefits, semaglutide has also been linked to an increased incidence of diabetic retinopathy, which was initially reported in the SUSTAIN-6 trial.


Sarah Schmidt, PharmD

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Impact of a Community-Based Specialty Pharmacist in Identifying Drug Therapy Problems for New Adult Oncology Patients

This abstract will be presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20, 2025.


Addy Howe, 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.


Lynnlee Okda, PharmD

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HSV Offers Promising Target for Preventive, Therapeutic Vaccines

Vaccination provides an opportunity to prevent and treat herpes simplex virus infection.


Emma Hilgendorf, PharmD

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Impact of a Community-Based Specialty Pharmacist in Identifying Drug Therapy Problems for New Adult Oncology Patients

This abstract will be presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20, 2025.


Tara Hanuscak, PharmD, MS

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Understand the Inextricable Link Between the Pharmacy Revenue Cycle and 340B

By aligning the pharmacy revenue cycle with the 340B Drug Pricing Program, organizations can maximize revenue capture from medications while ensuring compliance with 340B requirements, leading to enhanced financial performance and improved care for underserved populations.


Kay Yamamoto, PharmD

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Avoid Burnout During Times of Uncertainty

Organizations should focus on improving employee well-being and reducing workplace stressors.


Bracken Flynn

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Humanizing Pharmacy: Shifting From Volume to Value for Improved Care and Reduced Pharmacist Burnout

Retail pharmacies benefit from the shift from a volume-centric model to a value-centric approach that focuses on enhancing patient care, reducing pharmacist burnout, and leveraging technology to improve efficiency and expand the scope of pharmacy services.


Ladona Mansour, PharmD Candidate

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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis poses serious risks for patients with diabetes, requiring urgent treatment to prevent life-threatening complications and ensure recovery.