Authors


Jenna Jackson, PharmD

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Zuranolone Offers a Much-Needed Option For Postpartum Depression

However, the cost of zuranolone makes it challenging to access and justify, given study results comparing it with brexanolone.


Darrell Childress, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP

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Precision Bayesian Modeling Tailors Vancomycin Dosing in Patients With Obesity

The future of vancomycin dosing lies in optimizing dosing regimens to individual patient needs.


Yelena Lapidot, PhD

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AI Can Help Bridge Disparities in Cancer Care Through Digital Platforms

Collaboration between AI-based platforms and health care organizations offers promising results.



Julia Nickerson-Troy, PharmD, MS, BCACP

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Is a 90-Day Supply the Best Option to Improve Medication Adherence?

Interventions to improve medication adherence may have a greater impact on individual patients and the population as a whole than any novel treatment or therapy.


Shawn Spencer, PhD, RPh

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Seeing Through the Fog of ‘Pharmageddon’

Pharmacists are uniquely positioned to play a frontline role in advancing health equity. This will require, however, that we build the pipeline of future pharmacists and preserve vital community touchpoints.


Jessica Langley-Loep, MS

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Supporting Technicians Increases Resiliency

Routinely celebrating their work contributions and dedication adds value to your organization.


Brandon Garcia, PharmD, BCIDP

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Metronidazole Twice Daily: A Pharmacokinetic and Clinical Justification

This medication is associated with a number of adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal upset and peripheral neuropathies, that may be mitigated by less frequent dosing.


Ashley Saclolo-Torres, PharmD Candidate; and Shane Desselle, RPh, PhD, FAPhA

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Tip of the Week: Predicting MTM Completion Rates With Planned Behavior Variables

Support from pharmacy management and increased job satisfaction for pharmacy technicians can improve medication therapy management programs.


Lisa E Ruohoniemi, PharmD

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Clinical Overview: Finerenone for Chronic Kidney Disease Associated With Type 2 Diabetes

Approved by the FDA in 2021, finerenone is the only non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist that reduces the risk of renal disease progression and cardiovascular events in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus-mediated chronic kidney disease.


Igor Astsaturov, MD, PhD

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The End of Pancreatic Cancer Could Be Just Around the Corner

Preclinical data showed that LP-184 shrunk tumors in vivo by more than 90% in just 8 weeks.


Yen Nguyen, PharmD

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5 Key Challenges and Opportunities for Medically Integrated Dispensing Pharmacies in 2025

In 2025, medically integrated dispensing pharmacies face significant challenges, including low reimbursements, restrictive pharmacy benefit manager practices, complex therapies, regulatory barriers such as the Stark delivery law, and the Inflation Reduction Act's financial implications, necessitating urgent advocacy, reform, and collaboration to sustain equitable, patient-centered cancer care.


Tyler G Nichols, PharmD, BCPS

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Evaluation of a Chemotherapy Advanced Preparation Pilot Program to Improve Throughput in an Oncology Infusion Clinic

Pharmacy workflow changes in the preparation of chemotherapy products can reduce patient chair time.


Bisni Narayanan, PharmD, MS

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Case Study: New Treatment Options for Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

With a better understanding of the underlying pathophysiology of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and the introduction of novel targeted agents, such as Bruton kinase Inhibitors, the prognosis of high-risk patients has changed dramatically.


Chloe M. Lindsey, Pharm D Candidate

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Pharmacists Play Role in Preventing DUIDs

Offering individual advice and counseling to patients can help combat the risks of driving under the influence of prescription drugs.


Stuart Long

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Before the Big Event: AI-Enabled Remote Cardiac Monitoring Can Mitigate Stress-Related Cardiovascular Events

AI-enabled remote cardiac telemetry can help manage stress’s effects on high-risk populations.


Kaitlan Belocura, PharmD Candidate

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Learning in Lockdown: Adapting a Reproductive Health Campaign for Pandemic Life

Although COVID-19 paused our original plans, we were ultimately able to reach more people than we ever could have via in-person presentations alone.


Sarah Hanssen

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Enhancing Pharmacy Efficiency: Leveraging Value-Added Products to Benefit Patients and Ease Workload

Measures like hassle-free safe sharps disposal packaging save critical staff time and resources.


Jane Doan, PharmD candidate

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TXNIP inhibitors: A New Class of Agents for Diabetes Treatment

TXNIP inhibition could prevent beta cell loss and protect beta cell function to potentially contribute to diabetes management and its complications.


Lara Fakhouri, PharmD

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Pharmacists Play a Crucial Role When Addressing Health Literacy

Providers who are sensitive to health literacy have contributed to positive quality improvement across various institutions.


Thomas L. Pile, PharmD, CDCES

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Payment Disrupters and Opportunities: Key Trends That Impacted Pharmacy in 2024

PBM reforms and regulatory changes have reshaped the industry landscape.


Ryan Pham, PharmD

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Understand Various Flu Vaccine Options, Optimal Ways to Educate Patients

The SHARE model from the CDC involves personalizing recommendations for patients and their needs, addressing any concerns they may have, and explaining the risks of remaining unvaccinated.


Logan C. Burford

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Know the Ins and Outs of Medical Marijuana in the Workplace

Both benefits and concerns exist, but implementing policies and regulations promotes employee productivity, guards safety.


Sally Rafie, PharmD, and Breanna Failla, PharmD Candidate

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Present and Future Pharmacist Roles in Medication Abortion Care

Educational programming for pharmacy students and practicing pharmacists on medication abortion is limited.


Chad Worz, PharmD, BCGP, FASCP

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Immunizing Older Individuals Requires Flexibility, Nuance

When it comes to vaccination efforts, remember that patients 65 years or older are not a homogeneous group.


Marvin Buckland, PharmD Candidate

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Something Smells Fishy: A Review of Omega-3 and the REDUCE-IT Results Controversy

As evidence for omega-3 continues to develop, pharmacists remain poised to guide patients toward the most indicated, safe, effective, and convenient options available.


Jasmine Cutler, PharmD

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APhA 2025: Advancing Reproductive Health Care Access and Patient Education

Pharmacists are pivotal in expanding reproductive health care access through patient education and collaboration.


Avani Yenamandra, PharmD, BCOP

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Emerging Role of BRAF Inhibitors in Relapsed/Refractory Hairy Cell Leukemia Treatment

BRAF V600E inhibitors show improved outcomes in relapsed/refractory hairy cell leukemia.


Sean Hwang, PharmD

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Exploring the Landscape of Gene Therapy

An overview of how gene therapy has evolved since its inception, current applications, and emerging challenges.


Stephanie Winn

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Earlier Mammograms May Not be Necessary for Women With Familial History of Breast Cancer

Study finds little evidence to support the long-standing recommendation that women with a first-degree family relative diagnosed with breast cancer should get screened 10 years earlier.