Authors


Amy Mackowiak, PharmD

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The Art of ART: The Pharmacist’s Role in HIV Care

Pharmacists involvement in HIV care and treatment has been shown to lead to clinically and statistically significant improvements in ART adherence, as well as greater viral load suppression for patients with HIV.


Mandee Noval, PharmD, BCIDP

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Enhancing Outpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship: Strategies and Core Elements

Outpatient ASPs remain crucial amid rising antimicrobial resistance.


Adrienne Szymkowiak, PharmD, BCCP

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February Marks American Heart Month

Pharmacists can heighten awareness about cardiovascular health and promote heart-healthy lifestyles.


Eva Adorador, RN

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Clinical Overview: Treatment Options for Acne

Acne is one of the most common conditions, with about 50 million Americans dealing with acne annually.


Chelsea Morken, PharmD

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STRONG-HF Trial: Rapid Up-Titration of Heart Failure Medications

STRONG-HF aimed to study whether rapid-dose escalation of guideline-directed heart failure medications was more beneficial than usual care.


Julia Fadul, PharmD

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Multiple Myeloma Therapy Often Causes Cardiovascular Complications

Many patients have baseline risk factors present at diagnosis because of older age and disease-related elements.


Ann Tong, PharmD

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Real-World Efficacy, Safety of Tixagevimab/Cilgavimab in Patients With Cancer After EUA Revision

The role of monoclonal antibodies in minimizing COVID-19–related complications remains important to assess.


John A. Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCPG

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The Perfect Ingredient: Vaccine Education With Pharmacy Community Health Workers

In Missouri, community health workers partnered with community pharmacists, CPESN, and others to develop a state-funded program to address vaccine gaps in local communities.


Jarrod Coffey, PharmD, AAHIVP

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Updated Cardiovascular Guidelines for Individuals with HIV Expand Statin Eligibility

Medication therapy management reimbursement can be a driving factor to work toward statin implementation in this patient group.


Zakieh Abuelkhair, RPH, MPBA

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An Overview of FDA Risk Evaluation & Mitigation Strategies

REMS are not intended to minimize all harmful effects of a drug, but instead focus on preventing, tracking, and handling a specific serious risk by informing, educating, and/or enforcing measures that reduce the frequency and/or intensity of the event.


Christine Vo, PharmD

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Insecticide Misuse With Cannabinoids and Its Resulting Complications: A Case Report

The use of adulterated cannabinoids mixed with insecticides is becoming more common.


Courtney Moc, PharmD, MS

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Long-Acting HIV Regimen May Prove Revolutionary

FDA approval of 2-drug injectable Cabenuva is a game changer in maintaining viral suppression in patients.


Manale Maksour, PharmD, BCPS

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Revolutionizing Outpatient Oncology Care: The Seamless Integration of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence holds immense potential to address the rising demand for oncology services and improve patient outcomes by facilitating more effective, efficient, personalized cancer care.


Michael French

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A 340B Compromise at Last? Draft Federal Legislation May Provide a Clear Path Forward

In an ambitious effort to address the ongoing uncertainty within the 340B Program space, 6 senators released a draft discussion bill earlier this year titled the SUSTAIN Act.


Jennifer Chen, PharmD, BCPS

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Shortages Persist in an Evolving Profession

Low compensation, stressful environment spark technician exodus; replacing them has been difficult.


Ladan Karim-Nejad, PharmD Candidate

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Considerations for Environmentally Conscious Pharmacy Students

Environmental conditions and air pollution affect health by causing injuries and fatalities, exacerbating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and spreading infectious diseases.


George W. Kridner, PharmD

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The Financial, Clinical, and Human Role of Specialty Pharmacies in Ambulatory Infusion Centers

Ambulatory infusion centers can help reduce the cost of care for payers and patients and allow pharmacists to contribute to a positive treatment experience.


Richard N. Logan Jr., PharmD

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All Pharmacies Are Not the Same: Community Pharmacy Quality

Patients and other stakeholders need to be able to compare pharmacies based on standardized, transparent metrics with a measurement system to make informed decisions.


Martha M. Rumore, PharmD, JD, MS, LLM, FAPhA

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FDA Seeks to Regulate Laboratory-Developed Tests

The agency is looking to regulate them as medical devices.


Sabina A. Palmieri, PharmD

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Computational Drug Repurposing Approaches Can Help Identify New Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

Five medications (tramadol, olanzapine, mirtazapine, bupropion, and atomoxetine) were associated with significantly better OUD remission.


Raechel Moore, PharmD, BCACP

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Pharmacists Assist with Family Planning in Warfarin Patients

In most patients who are pregnant or may become pregnant, warfarin is contraindicated due to increased risk of adverse fetal outcomes.


Domenic D’Alessandro, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, CDCES

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The Pharmacist’s Role: Opioid-related Risks With a Psychiatric Drug

Pharmacists dispensing Lybalvi should understand that potentially life-threatening consequences can occur if opioids are taken concurrently.


Lauren T. Frierdich

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Investigative Report Leads to Changes in Illinois

Chicago Tribune investigation on pharmacists’ time and workload sparks new regulations.


Stephanie Ryzyk

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Interactive Case Studies: January 2022

How would you respond to these patients' questions?


Jenny Arnold, PharmD, BCPS

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Billing for Care Presents Challenges and Opportunities

Strong support from pharmacy professionals and a shift in systems and workflows help pave the way for success.


Viktoriya Avlasevich, PharmD

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What’s Ahead in the Adalimumab Biosimilar Pipeline in Dermatology

FDA approvals of these biosimilars started in 2016, but only 1 such product has successfully launched.


Brittany K. Hinton, Esq

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New Rules on Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccinations: Applicability to Pharmacies

CMS Interim Final Rule on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for all facilities participating in Medicare and Medicaid potentially impacts pharmacies that provide services under a contract or arrangement with these facilities.


Megha Gandhi, PharmD Candidate

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The Impact of Community Pharmacists on Social Determinants of Health

Having community pharmacists to influence outcomes associated with social determinants of health in the US population is vital to improving overall patient outcomes.


Tiffany Davis, PharmD

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Safe Medication Practices: Prevent Diversion During Drug Disposal

Building a team to support best practices, medication safety, and staff education can reduce risks.


Elizabeth Cherry, PharmD, MMHC, CSP

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Breaking Silos: How Health Systems and Manufacturers Can Drive Progress Together

Vanderbilt Specialty Pharmacy and Takeda Oncology are reaching across silos and entering an innovative partnership to improve patient care across the entire medication journey.