Authors


Latifa M. Boyce

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USP Workshop Examines Ways to Improve Medicines Quality in Asia-Pacific Region

The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) is bringing together national medicines control laboratory officials, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen regional cooperation for improved medicines quality in the Asia-Pacific region.


Lauren Meyer, PharmD, MSPBA Candidate

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Will Biosimilars be the Future of Specialty Pharmacy?

Biosimilars present a cost-saving opportunity for the health care system, but significant challenges inhibit uptake in the US market.


Allison Inserro

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Is There an Alternative to PBM Rebates? ICER Paper Examines 3 Options

With discussion and debate happening for months in Washington, DC, over drug pricing and the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) published a white paper this week that analyzes 3 possible alternatives to the pharmaceutical rebate system fostered by PBMs.




Sarah Kokosa, PharmD

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Care Coordination in a New Health Care Model: Improving Outcomes for Patients with Diabetes

Avoiding unnecessary utilization of hospitals, improving quality of care, and establishing continuous chronic disease management.


Christopher Ogurchak, PharmD, MSPBA Candidate

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Special Specialty Pharmacies: Differentiation from Competition

Remaining special in the specialty pharmacy space requires innovation.


Amy K. Kennedy, PharmD, BCACP

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Quality Initiatives: Pharmacists in the Forefront

Pharmacists can lead quality transformation within their organizations.




Shannon L. Wiley, Mitchell James

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Considerations for Specialty Pharmacy as Enforcement on Controlled Substances Ramps Up to Counter Opioid Crisis

State regulators and legislatures are considering new requirements for controlled substance prescribing and reporting.



Kristin M. Richards, PhD

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Patterns of Specific Testing for Patients With Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia

Study assessed chemotherapy use in patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) to determine how use of CML-specific tests impacted drug selection and modification.


Richard J. Faris, PhD, RPh

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Impact of Specialty Pharmacy on Treatment Costs for Rheumatoid Arthritis

For patients who use biologic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis, specialty pharmacy care yields higher medication adherence and lower medical costs than retail pharmacy care.



Sylvester O. Agbahiwe, PharmD, Chukwudiebere Okeke, PharmD Candidate

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Janssen Pharmaceuticals' Xarelto

The FDA approved Xarelto (rivaroxaban) for the prevention of venous thromboembolism following hip or knee replacements and for the prevention of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation.





Tim Rosa, PharmD

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Malignant Hyperthermia, Dantrolene, and the Pharmacist

Malignant hyperthermia can result in a rare anesthetic emergency and can be fatal.


Myroslava Sharabun, PharmD Candidate 2017

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Can Multivitamins Curb Hypertension?

Little is known about multivitamin use and associated prevention or development of hypertension, especially in women.


Astrid Knott, PhD

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Interferon-Based Therapies for Hepatitis C: Utilization, Costs, and Outcomes

This study illustrates the healthcare utilization patterns, direct costs, and sustained virologic response rates associated with interferon-based therapies for hepatitis C patients.


Kevin Dolgin, Co-founder of Observia

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The Dawn of Scaleable Behavioral Diagnostics in Health Care

Throughout the world, patients and health care professionals alike have become better acquainted with digital tools when face-to-face interactions became increasingly problematic.



Pierce Gowan, PharmD candidate

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Opinion: Coronavirus Impact on Pharmacy Students in APPE Rotations

Three student pharmacists share their experiences adapting to APPE rotations during the COVID-19 pandemic,


Juan Mosley, PharmD, CPh, AAHIVP

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Afrezza

Nearly 30% of patients with diabetes have reported that injectable insulin was the most difficult part of their care regimen.


Jerline Hsin, PharmD, BCOP, BCPS

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How to Balance Treatment Risk, Benefit in Older Patients With Cancer

A standard chronological definition for older adults in oncology would be beneficial.


Donovan Quill

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Optimizing Care for Orphan Diseases With Pulmonary Issues During COVID-19 Pandemic

The value of a patient-first approach and telehealth for addressing the complex health care coordination needs of patients with rare pulmonary diseases has never been more critical than during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Alina Cernasev

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Help Patients Using Opioids Avoid Stigma

Given the evidence of emotional trauma, hopelessness, and social isolation as risk factors for addiction, compassion and support are critical.