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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.


Allison Butts, PharmD, BCOP

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FDA Sheds Light on New Drug Approvals in Breast Cancer

The FDA is modernizing its approach to drug development and optimization.


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.


Carlee Montgomery, PharmD, CSP, AAHIVP

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Navigating Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Insights Into Treatment, Challenges, and Care Considerations

Atopic dermatitis significantly impacts quality of life, and requires personalized management through trigger identification, skin barrier maintenance, and a range of topical, oral, and biologic therapies to reduce symptoms and prevent flare-ups.


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.


Rodney Hunter, PharmD, BCOP

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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Breast Cancer Care and ADC Treatment Barriers Due to Social Determinants of Health

Panelists discuss how optimizing antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) therapy in patients with metastatic breast cancer (mBC) requires interdisciplinary care, including oncologists, pharmacists, and nurses. Adherence barriers such as cost, access, and insurance are addressed via financial and social support.


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.


Caitlin Dowd-Green, PharmD, MBA

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Pharmacists Are Over-Looked Travel Specialists

As the summer months approach, pharmacists can offer many services to ensure patients remain safe and healthy during their travels.


George Yaghmour, MD

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USC ALL Induction Regimen Combined With Newer TKIs Is Safe, Effective for Patients With Ph+ Disease

Achieving MRD flow cytometry negativity is crucial in monitoring and predicting survival outcomes.


David White

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What’s Next in Health Care: How Pharmacies Can Help Serve Their Communities Better

Key trends such as consolidation create an opportunity for independent pharmacies with a community-based approach.


Wiktoria Bogdanska, PharmD, BCOP

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HER2-Targeted Treatments for NSCLC: Introducing Zongertinib

Currently, standard first-line chemotherapy with or without immunotherapy for patients with non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with HER2 mutations has limited efficacy.


Nicholas C Smith, Tanae’Ja C Burroughs, Patric H Gaspard, Nandi P Okonkwo, Duy P Tran, Phyllisity V Walters, PharmD Candidates; Jocelyn D. Spates, PharmD, BCPS

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New Drug Overview: Aducanumab-Avwa (Aduhelm) for Alzheimer Disease

Aducanumab-avwa is a monoclonal antibody that is the first treatment of its class designed to target the amyloid β protein, a biomarker of Alzheimer disease and other dementias.


Kate Starr

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Industry Trend Report: Consumer Comfort With Pharmacy-Provided Vaccinations and Services Grows

Pharmacies can reach patients who are not receiving vaccines from a pharmacy but are willing to receive them.