Authors


Bony Mathew, PharmD Candidate

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Fourth-Year Pharmacy Students Help Patients and Practitioners in Transitional Care

Students are being exposed to new patient experiences through collaboration with practitioners.


Lindsey Sawtelle

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Osteoarthritis Management: Determine What Patients Know, Then Fill in Gaps

In patients already using analgesics for pain control, pharmacists need to address medication adherence for improved osteoarthritis symptom control.


Carol Liotta-Bono, PharmD, BCPS, CDCES

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Let’s Not Forget the Silent Killer: Hypertension

The prevalence of hypertension continues to increase amongst adults in the United States, leading to other cardiovascular conditions. Lifestyle changes and medication adherence are essential for appropriate hypertension management.


Khemraj Hirani, PhD, RPh, MBA, MPharm, RAC, CIP, CCRP

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Are OTC Proton Pump Inhibitors a Boon Or a Curse?

The risk of therapy duplication with OTC and prescription PPIs can be lowered with an innovative, multi-faceted, and intentional approach by pharmacy teams and prescribers.


Katie Hosteng, PhD

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Multisite Health-Systems Specialty Pharmacy Study Evaluates Adherence to Self-Administered Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs

High adherence to treatment is a key first step toward better patient outcomes, including sustained disease control or remission.


Matthew Yeates, PharmD

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Three Strategies for Pharmacists to Maximize Their Potential as Caregivers Beyond the Bench

In recent years, pharmacist roles have evolved as critically important caregivers who increasingly provide essential health care services far beyond medication dispensing.




Jordan F Dow, PharmD, MS, FACHE

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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.


Chris McElvany

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There Are Two Significant Advantages to the Decriminalization of Psychedelics

To build a brighter, healthier, and more equitable future for all US citizens, there is an indisputable need to decriminalize psychedelic medicines.


Yijun Cai, PharmD Candidate

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Advancing Treatment Selection in CLL Management

Treatment options are distinct in their mechanisms, safety profiles, and implications for patients’ quality of life.


Josh Lindstrom

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Telehealth & AI: Enhancing Accessibility and Continuity in Patient Care

The transformation brought about by these technologies is akin to a revolution in health care.



Helen Pervanas, PharmD

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Advise Patients to Use Caution When Purchasing Nootropic Agents Online

Although each of the product samples of phenibut contained the actual active ingredient, the exact amount of the active ingredient was inaccurate and, in one sample, found to be at a higher dose.


Luis Diestre Martin

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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.


Marvin Guardado

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Navigating the Great Medicare Migration: How Pharmacists Can Build Stronger Patient Relationships During the Annual Enrollment Period

The future of health care is one where pharmacists play a pivotal role, and the Annual Enrollment Period is the perfect opportunity to prove it.


Elizabeth Marino

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Case Studies: August 2022

How would you respond to these patients questions?


Rachel Shteierman, PharmD Candidate

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St. John’s Wort Could Show Benefit in Major Depressive Disorder

Patients with MDD may also seek complementary or alternative therapies in the form of dietary supplements which might be perceived by patients to be natural and safer than medicinal agents.


Casey W. Baker, JD

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Is the 340B Hospitals Battle at the Supreme Court Over?

Decision on payment reductions looks fleeting as ruling also provides HHS with instructions on cost-cutting goals.


Richard F Arndt, 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.


Fendi Jan, PharmD

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Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors Change Treatment Landscape for Metastatic Cervical Cancer

Approval of a novel antibody-drug conjugate ushers in new second-line option.


Zainab Sabrie, MPharm, PharmD

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Novel Treatments Could Turn the Tide for Alzheimer Disease

Anti-amyloid antibody administration decreased plaque volume in clinical trials of patients with early AD, indicating that passive immunotherapies could be a promising treatment for the disease.



Megan Smith, PharmD, BCACP

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5 Quick Tips to Create a Transformative Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences Rotation

What many preceptors may not realize is that in addition to learning about practice settings, all graduates of pharmacy schools in the United States must also be able to demonstrate leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.


Erin Hunter, Assistant Editor

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Glucophage Will Activate the Same Pathway as Sprint Exercise to Reduce Appetite

The oral medication activates an “anti-hunger” molecule which may prevent people from overeating.


Mark Liberatore, PharmD, RAC

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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.


Ahmed Banawan, PharmD

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The Role of Erenumab (Aimovig) in Treating Episodic, Chronic Migraines

Erenumab (Aimovig) was the first anti-CGRP agent approved by the FDA for migraine prophylaxis.


J. Erika Haydu, MD, PhD

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Bispecific T-Cell–Engaging Antibodies in B-Cell Lymphoma: Efficacy, Safety, and Practical Considerations

This article reviews the efficacy and safety data for bispecific T-cell engagers and the practical considerations for their implementation across various types of practice sites for the historically difficult-to-treat relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma population.


Matthew Brown, MS

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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.


Anessia Ellerson, BS, CPhT-ADV, CSPT

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Find New Career Paths and Opportunities for Advancement

My own experience has illustrated how embracing change can lead to growth.