Authors


Gabriella Scala

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Case Studies: May 2022

How would you handle these patients' questions?


Ramzan Judge, PharmD, BCCCP

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Dispensing Medication for Muslims: A Guide for Pharmacists

Despite Muslim patients’ need for halal medication, more than 80% of pharmacists were found to lack knowledge about where to look to find alternative medications that are halal.


Rachit Thariani

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Why Data Point to Hospital At-Home Care as Next Evolution of Clinical Medicine

With health systems undergoing a necessary reevaluation of how they allocate their funding into the future, initial data support the need for them to offer a hospital-at-home option for patients they serve.


Jeffrey R. Suchard, MD, FACEP, FACMT

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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.


Samuel Schauer, 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.


Brook Kotlatz, 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.


Greta Staubly

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Oncology Overview: Pirtobrutinib—A New BTK Inhibitor

Pirtobrutinib is under investigation in clinical trials in patients with CLL/small lymphocytic lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.


Christina M. Madison, PharmD, FCCP, AAHIVP

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Public Health Matters: The Importance of Reproductive Justice and Black Maternal Health

In this episode of Public Health Matters, Christina Madison discusses the concept of reproductive justice and ensuring Black maternal health efforts are not left behind with Regina Davis Moss of In Our Own Voice.


Stephen Lee, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

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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.


Matt Merical, PharmD Candidate

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Student Advocacy and Its Impact on Tobacco Cessation Programs

Because pharmacists are one of the most accessible health care providers, we are trained in medication selection and in how to counsel patients who wish to stop smoking.


Marina Dykhne PharmD, BCACP, APh, CDCES

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Case Study: Insulin Sensitizers as Enhancers in Diabetes Management

The objective of this study is to evaluate the use of low-dose pioglitazone, without relying on high doses of insulin, by enhancing sensitivity as a suitable, cost-effective strategy compared to larger insulin doses in patients with limited access to care.


Jeffrey Swanson

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Can Pharmacy Automation Help Solve the Industry’s Labor Shortage?

As staffing pressures continue straining pharmacy operations, the right automation solutions offer a path to driving growth and maintaining safety standards, all while better utilizing current personnel.


Manuel Cortez, PharmD, BCOP

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Removing Mesna From Cyclophosphamide Cycles in VAdriaC-IE for Ewing Sarcoma

This retrospective cohort study provides preliminary evidence for safe removal of mesna from VAdriaC cycles, as the incidence of hemorrhagic cystitis did not increase in patients with Ewing sarcoma who received cyclophosphamide without prophylactic mesna.


Kristen Schaeffler, PharmD, MHA

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ChatRx: Responsible AI Use for Clinical Pharmacists

Pharmacists, in particular, must be cautious and deliberate in using ChatGPT to ensure that its benefits are fully realized while minimizing risk and misinformation.


Beth Richter, PharmD

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The Power of Integrated Data Feeds to Support Drug Diversion Detection

A centralized, artificial intelligence–driven approach can integrate diverse data and foster multidisciplinary collaboration.


Tanjia Toma, PharmD Candidate

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Emerging BCMA-Directed Therapies in Multiple Myeloma: Bispecific Antibodies and CAR T-Cell Therapies

Here is an updated overview of the role of BCMA-directed therapies following the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting and EHA Congress.


Scotty Reams, PharmD

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Kevin’s Law Makes 72-Hour Supply of More Medication Available to Patients

Eighteen states have enacted legislation that allows pharmacists to help patients when providers are not reachable.


Emily M Persson, PharmD

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Direct Oral Anticoagulant Use for Left Ventricular Thrombus Treatment

An overview of the use of direct oral anticoagulants as an alternative to warfarin in the treatment of left ventricular thrombus.


Neil Palmisiano, MD, MS

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Novel Immunotherapy in Up-front Setting Shows Improved Outcomes in ALL

Study data demonstrate large step forward for this patient population



Molly C. Gombos, PharmD

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Expanding the Role of the Pharmacist in the Wake of COVID-19

Community pharmacists should consider leaning on their specialty pharmacist peers, where available, as we continue to navigate the new, more virtual normal and attempt to expand these types of services in the future.


Vivian Chi, PharmD Candidate

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Cultural Competence Sets Pharmacy Professionals Apart

Training and knowledge about appropriate communication with individuals of diverse backgrounds improves adherence, outcomes.


Christine Philipose, PharmD Candidate

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SGLT2 Inhibitors Are Underutilized for Inpatient Heart Failure Treatment

Cardioprotective antihyperglycemic agents are underutilized for inpatient care in heart failure patients. Lack of use can lead to preventable patient deaths and hospital readmissions.


Elizabeth H. McEntire

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Good Samaritan Laws Aim to Encourage Assistance

But in real-world situations, such as when a bystander administers naloxone, there are gray areas.


Amber Chamberlain, PharmD Candidate

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Baby Steps to a Healthier You: Prioritizing Lifestyle Changes Over Medication

Take these 4 steps to help prevent health conditions and disease naturally.


Cara Rotatori, PharmD Candidate

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May 2021 Interactives: Case Studies

How should pharmacists help these patients?


Jessica Cho

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Updates on 2022 Changes to the American Diabetes Association Standards of Care

Metformin has been the drug of choice for the treatment of diabetes since the 1950s, but new changes suggest the consideration of SGLT-2 inhibitors or GLT-1 agonists.


Claudia Martinez, PharmD Candidate

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Changing the Game: Pharmacy Students' Perspective on Naloxone OTC Approval

To eliminate the existing stigma in the community, addiction must be recognized as a treatable condition rather than an immoral act.


Robert L. Coleman, MD

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Lung Cancer Study Brings Pharmacists to the Forefront of Patient Care

Pharmacists have always been a vital member of the cancer care team, but the emergence of many new oral therapies is making their role in patient care a more prominent one.


Erin Gadhavi

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How Specialty Pharmacies Can Increase Access Through Patient Financing

It’s essential that health care providers across the patient journey demystify the costs of treatment and provide solutions to overcome the financial barriers.