Authors


Samuel P. Sutherland, BS

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Resource Use Among Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Patients

This study assesses comparative resource use for patients given a new diagnosis of nonvalvular atrial fibrillation treated with dabigatran or warfarin in a real-world setting.


Tony Berberabe, MPH

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Specialty Pharmacy Makes Inroads in Urology Practice

Increasing number of urology practices working with specialty pharmacies.



Ryan Moore, PharmD, MS

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mPharm: The Pharmacist as a Health Information Solution Provider

Pharmacists can employ new tools to educate and engage patients while maximizing outcomes.


Peggy Piascik, PhD, BSPharm

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Understanding and Managing Rosacea in Your Pharmacy

This Continuing Education activity has been supported by an educational grant from Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.


Alesia Sadosky, PhD

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Pregabalin Prior Authorization and Potential Medication-Medication and Medication-Condition Interactions

This study of patients treated with pregabalin or duloxetine found that pregabalin prior authorization policies were associated with increased exposure to potential medication-medication and medication-condition interactions.


David R. Lairson, PhD

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Cost-Utility Analysis of Treatments for Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

A national community-level study of Medicare patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer found that adding targeted therapy to chemotherapy regimens was not cost-effective.




Shin-Pung Jen, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID, AAHIVP

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It Is a "VRE" Serious Controversy

What are the advantages and disadvantages of linezolid versus daptomycin for vancomycin-resistant enterococcus bacteremia?


Antonio C. Bossi, MD

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Potential Gender Differences of Exenatide in Outpatients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

In outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, persistent exenatide treatment lowered glycated hemoglobin and hyperglycemia in both genders. Waist circumference and body weight were more reduced in women.



Joseph J. Saseen, PharmD, BCPS

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Successful Collaborative Care Strategies for Pharmacists

The panel concludes its discussion with insights on successful strategies that can inform optimal collaborative care practices for cardiovascular risk reduction in patients with ASCVD.


Kristen Coppock

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First Oral Tablet for Chemotherapy-induced Diarrhea in Dogs Receives Conditional FDA Approval

The prescription-only crofelemer delayed-release tablets were developed using a sustainable, plant-based formula.



Andrew Layton, BA

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Cost-Effectiveness of Extended-Release Carbidopa-Levodopa for Advanced Parkinson's Disease

Existing levodopa therapies for Parkinson’s disease often provide inadequate symptom control after prolonged treatment. This study assessed the cost-effectiveness of an extended-release carbidopa-levodopa formulation (IPX066).


John Fiacco, RPh

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From Pharmacist to Entrepreneur: Pursuing a Career in Pharmacy Ownership

As a pharmacy student, it is easy to see yourself working behind the counter at a major chain store when you think about your future.


Gregory Hamby, PharmD, RPh

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Using Patient-management Software for Improved Care

The pharmacist's role is changing from a technical function.


Nila Carpenter, LPN

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Exploring Nursing Adherence Programs for Oral Oncolytics

Specialty pharmacies are becoming more involved in programs that focus on the management of oral oncolytics. The role of health care workers, including pharmacists, physicians, and nurses, is being defined as this therapeutic class grows.



Shaul Eitan

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Devices, Not Just Doctors, Should Engage Patients

But many products are designed for medical professionals, not consumers, and that needs to change.


Samuel Stolpe, PharmD, MPH

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Year-Round Solutions Beyond the Influenza Season

As the margin between acquisition cost and sales price continues to narrow for traditional community pharmacy medication dispensing, many pharmacies are increasingly turning to service-based opportunities to improve their profitability.


Miley G. Nikirk, PharmD Candidate

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Legal Issues With Naloxone Availability Conferring Authority and Insulating From Liability

The rise of opioid overdoses nationally has expanded the role of pharmacists and advocacy for pharmacists to apply their knowledge and talents to emergency situations.


Karen Anthony, MS

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Factors Associated With Employee Participation in a Value-Based Insurance Design Initiative

We describe enrollment in a voluntary VBID initiative. Uptake was suboptimal, suggesting that barriers to enrollment may have significant implications for the overall effectiveness of VBID.


Yan Xiong, MS

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Real-World Immunoglobulin Dose Adjustments and Impact on Utilization and Costs

Real-world dose adjustments occurred in patients with primary immunodeficiency who switched from intravenous immunoglobulin to subcutaneous immunoglobulin 20%, with resulting implications for payers, patients, and plasma collection and supply.


Daniel E. Hilleman, PharmD

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New Oral Anticoagulants for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation

This review summarizes the safety and efficacy of 3 new orally active anticoagulant drugs (dabigatran, rivaroxaban, apixaban) that can be used as alternatives to warfarin.


Katelyn Vautrin, PharmD Candidate

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Sunovion Pharmaceuticals' Latuda

The FDA approved Sunovion Pharmaceuticals' Latuda (lurasidone HCL), an atypical antipsychotic used to treat schizophrenia in adults 18 years and older.


Yanru Qiao, MS

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Economic Outcomes of Warfarin Discontinuation Among Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

This study seeks to determine the economic effects of warfarin discontinuation in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.



Sophia Pak, PharmD

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Evaluation of Therapeutic Interchange From Donepezil to Galantamine Extended-Release

Therapeutic interchange from donepezil to galantamine extended-release: a 3-month analysis.