Authors


Umair Shariff, MD, MHA

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Handling IV Solutions Presents Challenges

Pharmacies should ensure appropriate monitoring procedures are in place to prevent contamination and exposure.


Jina Yun, PharmD

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Adverse Effects Impact Treatment Selection for VEGF-Targeted Oral TKIs in Metastatic RCC

Axitinib, cabozantinib, and lenvatinib are first-line treatment options.



Jenny Peña, CPhT

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Technicians Play Key Roles in Health Systems

Seventeen percent work in hospital settings, including compounding, inpatient, medication reconciliation, and outpatient areas.


Britny Rogala, PharmD, BCOP

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Overview of PARP Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer

There are 3 PARP inhibitors that are FDA approved in multiple settings of ovarian cancer.


Winston Su

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Pharmacists Can Help Treat Post-Intensive Care Syndrome

Managing transitions of care is vital to discontinue use of unnecessary drugs and minimize medication errors.


Elise Palatine

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Approval of Tapinarof Introduces New Class of Topical Treatments for Management of Plaque Psoriasis

Tapinarof is a first-in-class topical steroid-free aryl hydrocarbon receptor antagonist intended to mitigate the symptoms of plaque psoriasis.


Judy Neville, CPhT

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AAPT to Celebratbrate National Pharmacy Technician Day With Scavenger Hunt

With National Pharmacy Technician Day 2021 on October 19, AAPT Special Projects Team offers a Scavenger Hunt to celebrate this special day and the pharmacy technicians who work hard to add value to their profession.


Tara Pfund, PharmD

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NCPA President Discusses 3 Ways to Ride the Pharmacy Surge Wave

Implement technology solutions, initiate clinical services, and shift to a proactive mindset, Michele Belcher says.


Tanapong Pantasri, PharmD, RPh, BCMTMS

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How Pharmacists Can Protect Patients from Outdated COVID-19 Treatment

The pharmacist is the last barrier between a patient and a drug, which is why it's critical for pharmacists to check for allergies, potential drug interactions, patient understanding of how to use the drug, and whether the prescription is appropriate for the diagnosis.


Timothy E Samuelson, RPh

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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.


Gary E. Ritchie

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Current Good Manufacturing Practices Are Reliable Safeguard

Properly implemented CGMP should not be seen as a regulatory burden but a remedy to poorly compounded drugs.


Dong Won Kim, PharmD candidate

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TXNIP inhibitors: A New Class of Agents for Diabetes Treatment

TXNIP inhibition could prevent beta cell loss and protect beta cell function to potentially contribute to diabetes management and its complications.


Shereen Stutz, RPh

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Medically Integrated Pharmacies, Oral Oncolytic Agents Grow in Importance During COVID-19

As practices have gained experience in the post-COVID-19 environment, health care professionals have found innovative ways to work around many of the obstacles the pandemic presents.


Jisu Eo

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Advancing Multistate Licensure Is Vital in Telehealth Era

But meeting regulatory requirements may entail a great deal of financial expertise and time.


Jacques Turgeon, BPharm, PhD

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Pharmacists Play Role in Pharmacogenomics Clinical Services

They should consider many factors and use clear guidance on predicting phenotypes from genotypes to intervene optimally based on specific drug-gene interactions.



Prasanna Parthasarathy, CEO, Medvantx

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Non-commercial Pharmacies: The Missing Link in Breaking Down Barriers to Medication Access

Patient-centric models of medication delivery that provide cost, transparency, convenience, and accessibility solutions are vital for patients to successfully navigate the current health care system.


Akiva Faerber

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Op-Ed: Unnecessary Transfusions in Hospitals May Be Fueling the Blood Shortage

With costs for blood and blood products continuing to rise, appropriate blood use by hospitals is more important than ever.


Jayne Hornung

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Adult Vaccinations and Decentralization of Health Care: How to Navigate the Landscape

Vaccination is especially important for older adults with any chronic health conditions because vaccines can prevent serious illness and resulting complications down the road.


Emilia Welch, PharmD, MBA

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Difficulty Administering OTC Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen to Children Can Lead to Dosing Errors

Community pharmacists are in a unique position to counsel caregivers on liquid children’s products


Shaina Shah, PharmD Candidate

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Biosimilar Adoption: Patient and Provider Considerations

From a patient perspective, the lack of awareness of biosimilars is the biggest barrier to adoption.


Audrey B Kostrzewa, PharmD, MPH, BCPS

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Fire on the Mountain: Addressing Pharmacy Staff Burnout

The entire pharmacy profession and all those interested in medication safety need to coalesce around the need for systemic change in community pharmacy workplace environments.


Linda Clark

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Gridlock, Middleman Lobbying Cause Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reforms to Fail Again in New York Budget

Many pharmacies and safety-net providers were preparing for the long-anticipated transition from Medicaid managed care to fee-for-service (FFS)—known as the carve-out—that was set to take effect on May 1, 2021.


Ginpreet Kaur, PhD, MPharm

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Metal Ion Chelators Hold Enormous Potential in Neurodegenerative Disorders

Monitoring metal ion concentrations and chelation therapy is hypothesized to alleviate symptoms and diseases caused by neuroinflammation.


Sarena Lott

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Fungal Biomarkers: Primer for Pharmacists

Biomarkers are commonly used by physicians to assist in the earlier diagnosis of some of the most common fungal diseases.


Dan Cua, PhD

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New Binding Mechanism Science Driving Therapeutic Insight in Immune-Mediated Diseases

The ability of an anti-interleukin-23 antibody to bind to key immune system components may help neutralize a key driver of inflammation right at its cellular source.


Marvin Y. Fong, PharmD, CDE

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Research Develops Key Points to Address RSV Vaccine Hesitancy in Older Adults

Addressing complacency, confidence, and convenience are all crucial to increasing vaccine uptake.


Marcie Morris, PharmD, CSP

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Emerging Therapies Are Changing the Melanoma Treatment Landscape

Specialty pharmacists play critical role in supporting treatment adherence.


Saemi L. Cho, PharmD, BCPS

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Shortages Persist in an Evolving Profession

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

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