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Thomas Swalla

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AI’s Shot in the Arm of Science and the Concerns We Need to Address

Stakeholders need to convene honest, actionable discussions about the challenges and the safeguards needed to address appropriate use of artificial intelligence in health care.


Jennifer Park, PharmD Candidate

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Understand Tofersen, the First FDA-Approved Drug Targeted to Slow Disease Progression in SOD1-Mutated ALS

Pharmacists play a key role in optimizing drug therapy according to the most updated guidelines, educating patients or prescribers, and monitoring therapeutic outcomes.


Luke Halpern, Assistant Editor

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Mild to Moderate Adverse Events Possible in Pediatric Patients With Primary Immunodeficiency Receiving IVIG

Despite being an effective treatment option, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) can cause transient adverse events in pediatrics with primary immunodeficiency, including headache and fever.


Jason Mordino, PharmD, BCCCP

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Getting in the Mindset to Become a Successful Preceptor: How to Precept Responsibly

Students should prepare to be preceptors early in their pharmacy school careers.


Douglas Braun, PharmD, RPh, CPH, CSP

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From Abemaciclib to Trastuzumab Deruxtecan: Highlights From the 2024 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

Experts presented results that may transform treatment and clinical practice strategies.


Patrick J. Scoble, PharmD

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Unrecognized Costs Associated With Clostridium Difficile Infection: What HCPs Often Miss

From an economic perspective, C. difficile has a staggering financial impact on the US health care system, as well on the patients infected.


Kiana Dixson, PharmD, BCMAS

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The Pharmacist's Role in Prior Authorizations

The prior authorization process often involves complex transactions and increases the burden not only on physicians and pharmacies, but can also impact patient access.


Randall McDonough, PharmD, MS, BCPS, BCGP, FAPhA

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All Pharmacies Are Not the Same: Community Pharmacy Quality

Patients and other stakeholders need to be able to compare pharmacies based on standardized, transparent metrics with a measurement system to make informed decisions.


Lia Ferraccio, 2024 PharmD Candidate

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Advise Patients About OTC Options for Treating Motion Sickness

Many cases of motion sickness can be managed safely with available OTC products.


Rebecca Chapin, PharmD, BCACP

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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Women’s Health and Access to Care

Panelists discuss how digital health technologies revolutionize women’s health care through telehealth, mobile apps, and remote monitoring, expanding access, personalization, and proactive medical support.


Daniel S Streetman, PharmD, MS

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2023 Forecasts for Pharmacy Services, Medication Costs During the Rise of Personalized Medicine

Data from a recent survey reflect a resounding shift toward the role of pharmacies becoming sites for primary care.


Randall Smith, PhD

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Empower Prospective Pharmacists through Children’s Books

This short story, illustrated by Roth, portrays pharmacists in a variety of settings and was written with the intent to introduce the career in a fun and understandable way for children and inspire kids to pursue their dreams.


Morgan Alvah, PharmD

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Pharmacy Department-Driven Initiative to Reduce Subcutaneous Daratumumab Observation Time

Observation time on subsequent injections of subcutaneous daratumumab may be safely removed from institutional policies to reduce chair time.


Haseeb Foroghi, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: A Novel Way of Treating Schizophrenia

The estimated cost burden of schizophrenia is more than $150 billion, consisting of direct treatment cost and lost productivity.


Katherine “Katie” Herring Capps

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Getting Medications Right: Five Questions Pharmacists, Physicians Should Ask Patients

With a coordinated, interprofessional team supporting them, patients are empowered with information at the point-of-care to help manage medication therapy problems as they arise.


Sweta Andrews, PharmD, MBA, BCACP

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Patient and Provider Safety is at the Core of Mass COVID-19 Immunization Effort

As new variants of the virus come to rise, it is crucial to continue to address the safety concerns with mass COVID-19 immunizations during the pandemic as well as provide solutions to reduce the exposure and spread of the virus.


Harry Travis

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Asembia AXS25: How AI Will Reshape Prescription Fulfillment

Experts emphasized the importance of addressing regulatory and payer-side challenges to fully leverage AI's potential in pharmacy settings.


Rachel Basinger, PharmD, CTTS, BCACP

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Clinical Overview: A Novel Way of Treating Schizophrenia

The estimated cost burden of schizophrenia is more than $150 billion, consisting of direct treatment cost and lost productivity.


Nicolas Girard, MD

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ELCC 2025: Amivantamab Plus Lazertinib Effective in EGFR-Mutated NSCLC Versus Standard of Care

Nicolas Girard, MD, explains the benefits observed in the MARIPOSA clinical trial among patients with epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR)-mutated non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treated with amivantamab plus lazertinib.


Stacy J Hinden, RPh, BCOP

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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.


Monica Saleh, PharmD, BCMAS

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Board Certification for Medical Science Liaisons: Implications for the Pharmaceutical Industry

More than ever, confidence in objective, science-based data about therapeutics, such as the COVID-19 vaccine and other health care services, is a shared imperative across the pharmaceutical industry, health care communities, and the American public.


Tae Smith, PharmD, BCACP

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Current Standards of Care in Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer

Folate receptor α may be an important treatment target for ovarian tumors.


Jenny Li, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

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Drug Shortages in Community Oncology: Ensuring Access to Chemotherapy

Persistent chemotherapy drug shortages challenge oncology providers. American Oncology Network employs a drug shortage committee for organized shortage management that involves pharmacists and interdisciplinary stakeholders.


Melissa Somma McGivney, PharmD, FCCP, FAPhA

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New Curricular Framework Aims to Prepare, Inspire the Next Generation of Community Pharmacy Leaders

The framework includes 6 domains designed to immediately empower students in community pharmacies.


Shelby Close, PharmD

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The Pharmacy Model Is Changing

Embracing artificial intelligence and other tools will be necessary to push the field forward.


Anzela Minosi

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The Landscape of Drug Development and the Pharmaceutical Industry in Italy: Challenges, Trends, and the Role of Generics

Generics play a crucial role in mitigating drug shortages by offering a real alternative for 80% of drugs that are becoming increasingly unavailable in Italy.


Diane Karns, PhD, RPh, BCSCP

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More Scrutiny Means Strict Regulation and Opportunity

Pharmacists can lead to the charge to innovate in both 503A and 503B settings, which are poised to change and grow.


Sarah Schmidt, PharmD, BCOP

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Assessing Quadruplet vs Triplet Regimens in Up-front Multiple Myeloma Treatment

Research indicates quadruplet regimens may be a viable option for this disease.


Alexa Bonacquisti, PhD, PMH-C

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Navigating the Shadows: Understanding the Psychology and Pharmacology of Treating Postpartum Depression

A new treatment for postpartum depression has been developed with rapid onset, cutting down the time it has taken previous treatments to take effect by weeks or months.


Mallory Dillworth, BS, BPS, PharmD candidate

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Understand the Effects of Topical Nasal Decongestants on Blood Pressure

Because decongestants act by constricting blood vessels, their use can be problematic in individuals who have hypertension.