Authors


Mike Cohn

Latest:

Streamlining GLP-1 Prior Authorizations: Innovations in Electronic Prior Authorization Technology

Electronic prior authorization (EPA) technology can streamline the complex process of obtaining prior authorizations for GLP-1 medications.


Jason Gallagher, PharmD, FCCP, FIDP, FIDSA, BCPS

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COVID-19 Booster Shots and the Future

Key opinion leaders provide some advice for the public regarding COVID-19 booster shots and look to the future of the pandemic.


Ann Harty, AAHIVP, Fairview Health Service

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Health System-Based Specialty Pharmacy Offers Unique Advantages in HIV Care

Specialty pharmacists’ roles have grown in new and exciting ways in recent years, and those changes have directly impacted health outcomes for all specialty patients, including patients with HIV.


Sarah Visintainer, PharmD, BCGP, BCMTMS

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The Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in Melanoma Care and Education

Because of the likelihood that patients with melanoma will develop adverse effects on therapy, it is crucial for pharmacists to proactively educate patients and provide them with tools to help mitigate and manage these issues.


Grace Nguyen, PharmD, BCPS

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ASCO 2025: Real-World Strategies for DPYD-Variant–Guided Fluoropyrimidine Dosing

Grace Nguyen, PharmD, BCPS, provides real-world experiences with DPYD genotype-guided fluoropyrimidine dosing, highlighting how pharmacist-led interventions and tailored dose adjustments can help mitigate toxicity risks and optimize treatment in variant carriers.


Mary Beth Seipel, PharmD, BCACP

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Overview of Nurtec ODT for Prevention of Episodic Migraine

Nurtec is the first oral calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonist approved for both acute and preventative treatment of migraine.


Holly Goetz, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP

Latest:

The Role of Pharmacists in HIV Care Continues to Expand

Pharmacists play a vital role in HIV care by addressing social determinants of health, managing complex HIV medication regimens, and providing comprehensive patient counseling.


Richard N. Logan Jr., PharmD

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The Perfect Ingredient: Vaccine Education With Pharmacy Community Health Workers

In Missouri, community health workers partnered with community pharmacists, CPESN, and others to develop a state-funded program to address vaccine gaps in local communities.


Heather J. Rhodes-Pope, PharmD, MBA, BCPS

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Providing Food Security From Across the Pharmacy Counter

Pharmacists can play a critical role in addressing food insecurity in their communities, with a variety of tools at their disposal.


Laly Havern, PharmD, MS, BCACP

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Evaluation of a Pharmacy-Delivered Oncofertility Intervention

This abstract will be presented at the Oncology Pharmacists Connect (OPC) meeting in Austin, Texas, from June 19 to 20, 2025.


Wendy Wright, DNP, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP

Latest:

CDC and FDA Recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 Booster Shots

Experts in the management of SARS-CoV-2 educate on CDC and FDA recommendations for approaching administration of booster vaccines, including those for special patient populations.


Daniel C. Smith, MD

Latest:

The Impact of Pharmacist-Managed Insulin Therapy in the Intensive Care Unit

Critically ill patients treated with a pharmacist-managed insulin protocol achieved higher rates of glucose control than those treated with conventional methods.


Kevin Sayer

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ADA 2025: Advancing CGM Adoption for Type 2 Diabetes Care

Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is poised to transform type 2 diabetes management.


Pooja Shah, PharmD; Erica Godley, PharmD; Amber Hudgins, PharmD, CSP; Lea Markie Cardwell, PharmD, BCACP

Latest:

Evaluation of Factors Driving Rheumatoid Arthritis Moderate to High Disease Activity on Routine Assessment of Patient Index Data 3 Score

Utilization of the RAPID3 tool can be a beneficial way for pharmacists to complete disease activity assessments without physically seeing the patient in a clinic setting.



Corey Frederick, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, CPh

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Expert Q&A: Role of Pharmacists in COVID-19 Care, Prevention Continues to Evolve

Pharmacists play a key role in COVID-19 management by educating patients on treatment, monitoring drug interactions, promoting vaccination, and addressing hesitancy.



Ernie Shopes

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Data Analytics Help Specialty Pharmacies Personalize Health Care

Advanced analytics will continue to make health care more accessible and empower pharmacists with the ability to personalize treatments.


Fatima Khaleq, PharmD Candidate

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How I Overcame My Battle With Autoimmune Disease to Become a Pharmacist

Although it is critical that we listen to every patient we treat, it's also important to listen to the needs of our bodies first, as this will allow us to better care for others.


Kennedy Ferruggia, Assistant Editor

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Optimizing COPD Management Through Team-Based and Remote Care at UPMC

UPMC Health Plan enhances COPD care through a multidisciplinary approach, leveraging telehealth, education, and pharmacist-led programs to optimize patient outcomes.


Chong Yol Gacasan Kim, PharmD Candidate

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What is Needed to Turn the COVID-19 Pandemic into an Endemic

For COVID-19 to turn into an endemic, there are a few criteria that must be met.


Morena Pietratti, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: Oral Diabetes Medications in Children

Despite the surge in new diabetes cases, the treatment options in in children remain limited.


Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc

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NLA 2025: Supporting Whole-Food Dietary Patterns vs Macronutrient Composition for Lipid Management

Alice H. Lichtenstein, DSc, emphasizes the importance of whole-food dietary patterns over macronutrient percentages for improving lipid profiles and cardiovascular health.


Mark Alwardt

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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.


Phil Mounteney

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COVID-19 5 Years Later: The Impact on Drug Discovery

As the COVID-19 pandemic moves into an endemic phase, the major impacts on drug research, collaboration, and use of new technologies due to the spread of the virus warrant recognition.


Cecelia Byers, PharmD

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Technology Can Help Ease Provider Burnout, Access to Health Care

The need for pharmacists to return to a more clinically-focused role became apparent as the COVID-19 pandemic revealed gaps in patient access to care across the country.


Jesse C. Dresser, Esq.

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With DSCSA Compliance Delay, Certain Requirements Still Require Action Now

Launching development of SOPs and communication with wholesalers is key.


Tyler Wood, PharmD, BCBBS

Latest:

Managing Treatment With New and Expensive Drugs: What Pharmacy Leaders Need to Know

With the introduction of expensive drugs and associated challenges for hospital budgets, pharmacy leaders benefit from strategically managing financial, clinical, and regulatory factors for sustainable care delivery.


Rebecca F. Renier

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California Modifies End of Life Option Act

Amendments reflecting more contemporary options could raise ethical questions for health care workers.


Lauren Bronson

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August 2021 Interactive Case Studies

How would you answer these patients' questions?