Authors


Craig Dolan, PharmD, McKesson Vice President of Business Development

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A Bright Future for Hospital Pharmacy

For hospital pharmacies, the COVID-19 pandemic sparked an abrupt and intensive reevaluation of nearly every aspect of their operations.


Sameer D. Saini, MD

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US Primary Care Providers' Use of Over-the-Counter Medications for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and Chronic Constipation

The perception and utilization of OTC medications among primary care providers for gastroesophageal reflux disease and chronic constipation shows a need for improved patient education on these medications.


Alex Barker, PharmD

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How Pharmacy Graduates Can Overcome Unemployment

For unemployed pharmacy graduates, the heartbreak of not finding work is real. They dedicated themselves to a demanding education, spent significant money on their schooling, and developed a plan to find work they love—only to discover that competition for jobs is fierce.


Timothy P. Gauthier, PharmD, BCPS

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Passing the First Test: How to Impress on the Residency Interview

With more and more students applying for residency positions, off-site interviews are becoming an important first step in the selection process.




Bruce P. Burnett, PhD

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Pilot Pharmacoeconomic Analysis of Serum-derived Bovine Immunoglobulin Use in IBD

This pilot study analyzes the cost savings of utilizing a prescription medical food, serum-derived bovine immunoglobulin/protein isolate, for the management of inflammatory bowel disease in a small cohort.



Kyle Grimslid, PharmD, RPh

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Help Patients Obtain HIV Medications

Learn how retail or specialty pharmacy distribution can affect access to these important drugs.


Matthew Stanton, PharmD, BCPS

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Toxins or Trauma?

A look at unintentional causes of injury death in the United States and medication safety.




Simona Armenti, PharmD Candidate

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Focus on Smoking Cessation During COVID-19: Review of Varenicline Pharmacogenomics

Patients with current or former smoking status may be at an increased risk of severe illness due to COVID-19.


Christopher R. Frei, PharmD, MSc, BCPS

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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.



Rachel Justus, PharmD, BCPS

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The Role of PARP Inhibitors in Treating Ovarian Cancer

Rucaparib is FDA approved in patients with a BRCA mutation and who have received 2 more prior lines of previous chemotherapy.



Yvette Terrie, BSPharm, RPh

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Counsel Patients About Self-Care Measures, OTC Treatments for Seasonal Allergies

Proper diagnosis and selection of products is crucial to management of hay fever


Chelsea Renfro, PharmD, CHSE

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To D or Not to D: That Is the Question

Vitamin D encompasses a group of fatsoluble secosterols that are found in certain foods and supplements and can also be produced when synthesis of vitamin D is triggered after the sun’s ultraviolet rays touch skin.


Timothy Dy Aungst, PharmD

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New Technologies Boost Pharmacist's Role

Digital health products and solutions expand ways to guide prevention and treatment.


David M. Franklin, MSA

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Commentary: Specialty Pharmacy: The Whole Package

Pharmacies entering the specialty drug market will need to deliver key elements in order to succeed.


Danny McNatty, PharmD, BCPS

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Crohn's Disease%u2014Strategies to Improve Quality of Life

Crohn's disease, an inflammatory bowel disease, has no cure; the primary goal of therapy is to improve quality of life by minimizing gastrointestinal and extraintestinal complications of the disease.


Joshua Seidman, PhD

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Patient Engagement and Wellness: A Critical Piece of the Puzzle as Health Care Moves to Value-Based Models

Although we have seen some progress through the proliferation of patient-centered medical homes, most clinicians have not fundamentally altered their basic approach to engaging with their patients.



Katherine Lee, PharmD

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Help Patients Shorten the Duration of a Cold

A few unexpected products, such as honey, could end the misery more quickly than expected.


Joseph Moose, PharmD

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Pharmacists as Influencers of Patient Adherence

Pharmacists can make the most of their interactions with patients.


Fred M. Eckel RPh, MS, Pharmacy Times Editor-in-Chief

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Achieving Value

Cost is a part of the value proposition, but it needs to be put in place at the system level.


Rob Osborne, Vice President, Pharma Trade Relations, Accredo

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Specialty Pharmacy Takes Center Stage in Cancer Care

The oncology pharmaceutical market is rapidly growing and changing.


Max Sherman, BSPharm

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BCG: The Current Treatment of Choice for Bladder Cancer

Mr. Sherman is president of Sherman Consulting Services Inc.


Lincoln Alexander, PharmD

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Vaccine Billing Coverage Options: Seasonal Influenza and Future COVID-19 Vaccines

A thorough understanding of immunization billing processes for Medicare, Medicaid, and other third-party payers will be critical to ensure pharmacy staff can efficiently serve their communities and facilitate a smooth reimbursement process.