Authors


Alex Evans, PharmD, CGP

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Pharmacy Jobs in Unique Places, Part 2

Work all over the globe with pharmacy jobs.



Terrence F. Blaschke, MD

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An Intermittent Reinforcement Platform to Increase Adherence to Medications

An automated reinforcement platform was shown to increase statin adherence by 34.6%.


William Wong, PharmD, MS

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Adherence and Persistence of Bimatoprost in Prior Latanoprost Users

A new ophthalmic formulation of bimatoprost was found to improve adherence and persistence compared with the original formulation of bimatoprost.


Monica V. Mahoney, PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID

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The Role of Hospital Pharmacists in Administering and Supporting Immunizations in Health Systems

Vaccinations are a critical preventive vaccinations are a critical preventive health measure and are routinely recommended from an early age. Indeed, the first hepatitis B vaccine in the series can be administered within 12 to 24 hours of birth.



Denise Berzi, MD

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Potential Gender Differences of Exenatide in Outpatients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

In outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, persistent exenatide treatment lowered glycated hemoglobin and hyperglycemia in both genders. Waist circumference and body weight were more reduced in women.



Ryan Dull, PharmD, Thomas L. Lenz, PharmD, MA

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Lifestyle Modifications for Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

Pharmacists are in a unique position to inform patients about the various features and proper use of blood pressure monitors.



Jon E. Sprague, RPh, PhD

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The Application of Drug-Dosing Guidelines Based on Preemptive Genetic Testing

The application of genetic data to effectively influence health care outcomes is poised for rapid acceptance. Genetic testing can provide results that can be used to make the best therapeutic choices.


Srinivasan Rajagopalan, PhD

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Effectiveness of Ezetimibe Monotherapy in Patients With Hypercholesterolemia

The effectiveness of ezetimibe monotherapy for lowering low-density lipoprotein cholesterol was assessed in a managed care population.


Jason Shafrin, PhD

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Comparison of Pharmacists and Primary Care Providers as Immunizers

Pharmacist-administered vaccination services were found to be more efficient, productive, and cost-effective than primary care visits or mass vaccination clinics.


Wendy Bodine

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PROFESSIONALS DISCUSS THE STATE OF PHARMACY

Assistant Editor, Pharmacy Times


Shanda Steenburn, PharmD

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E-prescribing Helps ED Avoid Fraud and Ensure Safety

Electronic prescribing is helping a NY hospital improve efficiency.


K. John McConnell, PhD

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Impact of Medicaid Preferred Drug List on Long-Acting Opioid Users

An opioid preferred drug list was not associated with an increase in emergency department visits or hospitalizations in a Medicaid population.


Tiago Marques dos Reis, MD

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Contributions of Pharmacists in the Treatment of Epilepsy: A Systematic Review

The treatment of epilepsy is complex and can cause drug-related problems and hamper quality of life. Clinical services performed by pharmacists may optimize the pharmacotherapy and avoid or mitigate these problems.


Rachel Halpern, PhD

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Impact of Co-Payment Discounts on Antidepressant Medication Adherence and Costs

A unique co-payment discount program for antidepressants was associated with higher antidepressant medication adherence, lower likelihood of discontinuation, and lower healthcare costs.


Yasser Heakal, PhD, MS, MBA, RPh

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Could the Human Microbiome Hold the Key to Precision Cancer Immunotherapy?

Understanding the interaction between the intestinal microbiome and cancer immunotherapy may lead to better approaches for cancer treatment.


A. Mark Fendrick,

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Factors Associated With Employee Participation in a Value-Based Insurance Design Initiative

We describe enrollment in a voluntary VBID initiative. Uptake was suboptimal, suggesting that barriers to enrollment may have significant implications for the overall effectiveness of VBID.


Connie Wang, PharmD

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Pharmacy Students and Interns

Can we teach effective habits? Is there a blueprint for helping pharmacy students and interns be more proactive, prioritize more efficiently, and embrace a strong work ethic?


Howard G. Birnbaum, PhD

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Do Units and Costs of Comparable Insulins Differ by Manufacturer?

Patient characteristics and product mix play an important role in determining the overall use and costs of comparable insulins across different manufacturers.


Geoffrey Brown, PharmD

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Counsel Patients With GERD About Certain Foods

Diet and lifestyle changes are key components of treating gastroesophageal reflux disease.


James A. Jorgenson, MS, RPh

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Medication Formulary Management in a Large, Multihospital System

Clarian Health, an 11-hospital health system, developed and managed a multihospital formulary through focused planning and collaboration.


Kathryn Bronstein, PHD, RN

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Enterprise Collaborations Help Meet Challenges

Community Health Network of Indianapolis and Walgreens are leveraging each other’s strengths to design and implement programs.


Douglas Gebhard, PharmD, MBA

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Specialty Pharmacy Today: Improving the Lives of Patients With Rare Diseases Through Orphan Drug Management

The specialty pharmacy marketplace has quickly become the primary dispenser of most therapies for orphan conditions.



Kevin MacDonald

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How Hospitals Can Keep Track of Medications, Drug Shortages During the Ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic

In the midst of a pandemic, visibility and interoperability have never been more critical when it comes to medication inventory.


Gerry Crocker, Chief Executive Officer, CSPN

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Putting "High-Tech, High-Touch" Back into Specialty Pharmacy

The roots of specialty pharmacy began in community retail pharmacy. Given a choice, specialty patients will choose a local specialty pharmacy to access their medicines and manage their care.


Gina Mauro

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Treatment for Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma Shows Promising Clinical Activity, Safety

Teclistamab showed promising clinical activity and a tolerable safety profile in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.