Authors



Raymond Kheirbek, PharmD Candidate

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Counseling Points for Pharmacists on Brain Health Treatments

Indication can play a major role in pharmacists recommending brain health products.


Nikol Muslimovic, PharmD Candidate

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Student Advocacy in Pharmacy

Student pharmacists can work toward a better future for patients, themselves, and the profession.


Laura R. Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP

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ATOPP 2025: Navigating Biosimilar Adoption and Operational Strategies in Oncology

Laura R. Bobolts, PharmD, BCOP, shares actionable strategies for oncology pharmacists to navigate biosimilar and 505(b)(2) drug implementation, manage payer and formulary complexities, and optimize cost-effective care delivery across oncology service lines.


Chelsey Lindner, PharmD, BCOP, CSP

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Clinical Biomarkers Are the Key to Precision Medicine in Prostate Cancer

With precision medicine, patients undergoing treatment are living longer without disease recurrence or progression and with fewer adverse effects, resulting in preservation of quality of life.


Cory Jenks, PharmD

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Laugh Off Burnout? It May Not Be That Simple, But It Can Certainly Help

Comedy has taught me several keys that have helped alleviate and manage burnout.



Viral N. Shah, MD

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Basal Insulin Therapy in Type 2 Diabetes Management: What the Pharmacist Should Know

Guidance on the use of basal insulins (BI) and insulin pens to enable pharmacists to answer questions regarding the safe and effective use of BI for the management of diabetes.


Bader Alghamdi, PharmD, BCPS

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Managing Blood Glucose Levels for Expectant Mothers With Diabetes

CGM enhances diabetes management in pregnancy, improving outcomes.


Rowaida Farraj, BS, PharmD

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Finding an Opportunity to Advance Pharmacy Practice During a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant innovation, which presents a unique opportunity for pharmacists to advance pharmacy practice by serving as the integral drug monitoring experts of the health care team.


Carl Guenther

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Navigating the Long, Bumpy Road to Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

A patient details his experience juggling the roles of caregiver of his wife with cancer and patient struggling to receive a diagnosis for a rare disease.


Sally Jagielski, PharmD, BCPS

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Wellness Support Group Shows Promise in Reducing Burnout

Discussions are led by a variety of experienced preceptors to provide insight, strategies, and resources for pharmacy residents.


Yosef Nissim, PharmD, MBA, BCIDP

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Implementing CDC’s Core Elements of Sepsis

The agency outlines key elements for building effective hospital sepsis programs.



RahJewel Barnhill, PharmD Candidate

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When to Call, When to Counsel: Fluoroquinolone Tendinopathy

A collaborative health care approach enhances patient outcomes and supports informed decision-making in antibiotic management.



Garry Marshall, MBA

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Community Pharmacies Are Poised for a Transformative Role as Wellness Centers

Retail pharmacies are undergoing a meaningful transformation into accessible, community-based health care hubs by expanding clinical services, embracing value-based care, and addressing gaps in access, technology, and reimbursement.


Daralyn A. Morgenson, BS, PharmD

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Gabapentin Differs From Pregabalin in Several Key Ways

Pregabalin and gabapentin are often considered first-line treatments for various neuropathic pain syndromes, generally irrespective of cause.


Michael D. Nailor, PharmD, BCPS

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Crafting a Recipe for Research Success in Pharmacy Residency Programs

Multiple preparatory steps are involved in creating a delicious meal. Planning, preparation, and revision are similarly important in building a successful residency research program.


Amanda Duddy, PharmD Candidate

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Interactive Case Studies: September 2023

Cases highlight an acute subdural hematoma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.


Uyen Tran, PharmD Student Class of 2022

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COVID-19 Has Devastating Effects for Patients Suffering From COPD

While the prevalence of COVID-19 in patients with COPD is relatively low, those who are infected with the virus experience more severe symptoms than those without COPD.


Carrie Penzien, PharmD, BCSCP

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Implementing USP <800> Guidelines in Pediatric Hospitals

Protecting this vulnerable patient population requires specially designed strategies.


Paul Alebrande, PharmD Candidate

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Harnessing AI to Streamline Clinical Trials, Optimize Pharmacy, and Personalize Cancer Treatment

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming oncology by enhancing clinical trial design, streamlining patient recruitment, improving precision medicine, and optimizing pharmacy operations, while raising important challenges around data ethics, bias, and integration into clinical workflows.


Taylor Morrisette, PharmD, MPH

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Overcoming Metallo-β-Lactamases: A Review of Cefepime-Taniborbactam

Cefepime-taniborbactam shows promise against resistant infections, but more studies are needed.



Brad Myers, PharmD, MBA

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Enhancing Patient Outcomes: The Role of Integrated Health System Specialty Pharmacies

These pharmacies address cost, understanding, and safety concerns through high-touch support and coordination.


Kevin Anderson, MD

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AI Tools Can Help Pharmacies Advance Value-Based Care Practices

For pharmacies, AI and other technologies are key to thriving in the era of value-based care.


Xeng Xiong

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Tip of the Week: Create Interdisciplinary Care Teams Through Effective Relationship-Building

Trust between a physician and pharmacist is essential to the overall quality of patient-centered care.


Michael Ryczaj, PharmD Candidate

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Enhancing Medication Safety Through USP Health Literacy Standards and Solutions

USP provides health literacy standards and solutions that enhance medication safety and improve patient outcomes.


Matthew Grissinger

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APhA 2025: Strategies for Reducing Errors in Community Pharmacy Settings

Community pharmacies can enhance medication safety by proactively identifying risks and implementing targeted best practices.