Authors


Laura Chen, PharmD, BCACP, CDCES

Latest:

EmPATHy: More Empathy Toward Patients Improves Outcomes in Their Health

By empathizing with patients and creating an environment where patients feel comfortable and open to sharing, pharmacists can increase compliance and adherence.


Joseph Park, PhD

Latest:

Confusion Persists Around the Interchangeability Designation for Biosimilars

The legal and common uses of “interchangeability” continue to be conflated.



Monica Sawiris, PharmD

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Pharmacists Help Guide Regimen Choice Between Flu/Cy/TBI and Flu/Bu2

Monica Sawiris, PharmD, said there were noticeable differences in toxicities between each regimen.


Abby Leitch, PharmD Candidate

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Clinical Overview: Furosemide Injection (Furoscix) for Subcutaneous Use Treating Heart Failure

Furosemide exhibits diuretic action by inhibiting sodium and chloride reabsorption in the proximal and distal tubules and the loop of Henle.



Natalie Kaufman, PharmD

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Outcomes of Pharmacist-Driven Clinical Interventions in a Medically Integrated Oncology Specialty Pharmacy Practice

The high acceptance rates of these interventions demonstrate the key role in optimizing patient care that clinical oncology pharmacists with access to medical records play.


Bryce A. Edwards, PharmD, RPh

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Cost Avoidance and Satisfaction Associated With Clinical Pharmacy Services in a Veterans Affairs Specialty Clinic

An infusion and specialty clinical pharmacist is a valuable integrated member of the health care team as demonstrated by cost avoidance and high satisfaction reported by both veterans and specialty providers.


Stacey McCoy, PharmD, MS, BCPS

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Strengthening Drug Diversion Surveillance Through Multidisciplinary Collaboration

A multidisciplinary, technology-enhanced approach supported by executive leadership is essential for effective drug diversion surveillance and regulatory compliance in health systems.



Douglas Braun, PharmD, CSP, RPh

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

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


Riya Teresa Joseph, PharmD, MSHLM, RPh

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Nurturing Fertility: Pharmacist's Insights for Women's Health Awareness Month

Fertility pharmacists understand the importance of education, awareness, and support women need to discover in navigating the complexities of fertility.


Jordan L. Holder, PharmD, BCACP

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Ambulatory Care Pharmacist-Administered Depression Screenings Can Close Gaps in Care

The study implemented a novel workflow for ambulatory care pharmacists to execute pharmacist-administered depression screenings.


Gillian McGovern, Associate Editor

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Follow-Up Study Confirms Omlyclo Biosimilarity to Xolair in Treatment of CSU

The biosimilar showed similar efficacy, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, safety, quality of life, and immunogenicity in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU).


Roxana McCloskey

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Untangling the Identity of Charge Variants in Antibody-Drug Conjugates

An integrated strategy can simplify the development of antibody-drug conjugates.


Victoria Barker, PharmD Candidate

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Hepatitis Awareness Month: Help Your Patients Live(r) Longer

Many of patients with hepatitis that pharmacists encounter have viral hepatitis, which can be easily remembered as the ABCs of hepatitis.


Dani Markus, PharmD, MBA

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CMS 2024 Final Rule Includes Surprises, Opportunities for Pharmacies and Payers

Among health care professionals, pharmacists are best suited to serve as trusted partners for patients to help ensure they understand their medication regimen, identify medication-related problems, and work with prescribers to close gaps in care.


Martha M. Rumore, PharmD, Esq, MS, LLM, FAPhA

Latest:

Regulatory Considerations Regarding the 503B to 503A Compounding Model For Community Pharmacies

A review of the requirements for pharmacies considering ordering compounds from a 503B facility.


Erin Sherwin, PharmD, BCACP

Latest:

What Diabetes Taught Me That Pharmacy School Did Not

Empathy is being left outside the exam room door.


Charlotte Owens

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Challenging the Status Quo and Redefining Women’s Health

Women's health extends beyond reproductive health, yet much of the research in women's health focuses on these "below the belt" health issues, despite data showing that women disproportionately suffer from certain health conditions, such as heart failure.


Rama Oruganti

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Wearables Made for the Pharmaceutical Industry

Purpose-built assisted reality solutions help streamline processes and maintain regulatory compliance from the laboratory to the factory floor.



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

Latest:

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

Latest:

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

Latest:

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.