Authors


Deja Neal, PharmD Candidate

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Data Show Cognitive Consequences of Benzodiazepine Use

The drug may be a risk factor for dementia-related illnesses.


Alfred L’Altrelli, PharmD, CFMC, MBA

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February Marks American Heart Month

Pharmacists can heighten awareness about cardiovascular health and promote heart-healthy lifestyles.


Emlah Tubuo

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APhA 2025: Embracing Change and Passion in Pharmacy Practice

Pharmacists can navigate career paths through passion, adaptability, and patient-centered soft skills.



Josh Howell, PharmD, BCOP

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Oncology Pharmacists Are Essential in Therapeutic Interchange

Biosimilar therapeutic interchange processes can mitigate high costs of cancer drugs.


Sara B. Jeter, PharmD, BCIDP, AAHIVP

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Updated Cardiovascular Guidelines for Individuals with HIV Expand Statin Eligibility

Medication therapy management reimbursement can be a driving factor to work toward statin implementation in this patient group.



Christian Eslinger, PharmD, MBA, MEng

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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.


Phil Vigeant

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Expert: The Role of Plant-Based Protein Powders in Nutritional Supplementation

Phil Vigeant shares benefits and considerations of plant-based protein powders, highlighting the pharmacist's role in recommending quality plant-based protein powders.


Kylie Martens, PharmD candidate

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TXNIP inhibitors: A New Class of Agents for Diabetes Treatment

TXNIP inhibition could prevent beta cell loss and protect beta cell function to potentially contribute to diabetes management and its complications.


Stella Baribault, BSN, PharmD Candidate

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The Role of Complementary and Integrative Health Competency in Pharmacy

Complementary and integrative health has been divided into 5 subcategories, including alternative whole medical systems and mind-body interventions.


Aaron Hunt, PharmD, BCPS

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Pharmacist Expertise Is Critical to Combating Financial Toxicity for Patients With C difficile Infection

Pharmacists can also ensure proper education and selection of therapy before and after discharge.


James S. Wheeler, PharmD

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Use Caution When Handling Controlled Substance Prescriptions

Technicians can help prevent drug diversion, provide care for patients with opioid use disorder.


Wes Moffett

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The Time for QR Codes in Pharmacy is Now

QR codes were invented almost 30 years ago and are used on everything from cereal boxes to repair manuals, yet pharmacy has yet to even consider them.



Lauryn Silva

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Clinical Overview: Omnipod 5 Automated Tubeless Insulin Dispensing System

Omnipod 5 allows patients with diabetes to receive 72 hours of continuous, automated insulin administration.


Michael Rashed, MBA

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A Pharmacist’s Guide to Quality Supplements

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) offers the industry’s most comprehensive auditing and testing program for dietary supplements with its USP Verified Mark.


Erin M. Johnson, PharmD Candidate

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COVID-19 Vaccines: FDA Approved, EUA, and in the Pipeline

Clinical testing of COVID-19 vaccine efficacy has led to the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, Comirnaty.


Sara Rogers, PharmD, BCPS

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Preventing Adverse Drug Events: A Call to Action for Pharmacists

National Adverse Drug Event Awareness Day was established to promote awareness, drive policy changes, and encourage health care professionals and patients to prioritize medication safety.


Brad McElya, PharmD

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Ending the HIV Epidemic: How to Get Back on Track

PrEP reduces the risk of getting HIV from sex by about 99% for certain patient population with consistent adherence.


Lee A. Kral, PharmD

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Psilocybin at the Crossroads: Regulatory Barriers and the Pharmacist’s Role in Palliative Innovation

Abigail Thomas, PharmD, and Lee A. Kral, PharmD, discuss the evolving role of psilocybin-assisted therapy in palliative care, highlighting current evidence, safety concerns, and how pharmacists can guide patient selection, manage drug interactions, and support education as the therapy moves closer to clinical use.


Dylan Decandia

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Interactive Case Studies- February 2023

Cases discuss patients with medication allergies and drug interactions.


Michayla Banning, PharmD

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The Impact of USP 797, USP 800 on Compounding Pharmacies

USP 800 was a necessary step to maximize safety, but it also recommended many institutions reevaluate their facilities, equipment, processes, and staffing capacity, potentially costing millions of dollars.


Umair Ansari, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

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Management of Diabetes During Ramadan

It is imperative for health care professionals, especially pharmacists, to be well-informed regarding the physiological impact of Ramadan on diabetes.


Connor Walker, PharmD

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Oncology Overview: Omidubicel Stem Cell Therapy Product

Omidubicel is a stem cell-based product that utilizes nicotinamide to inhibit differentiation and to increase the migration, bone marrow homing, and engraftment efficiency of hematopoietic progenitor cells.


Marie DeBerry-Butler, PharmD

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Commentary: I’m a Mother, PharmD, and Grateful for the Opportunities Still Ahead

The pharmacy industry operates through people with different talents filling all types of responsibilities.


Thatcher Sloan

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High Drug Prices: How We Got Here and How We Achieve Affordability

Affordability in drug pricing can be addressed by bringing the manufacturer and plan sponsor to negotiate costs and determine fair compensation for product and service providers in the supply chain.


Alex McCarthy, PharmD

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HLA-DQA1*05 Genotype Does Not Influence Clinical Response to Ustekinumab, Vedolizumab

No significant demographic or phenotypic differences were found between HLA-DQA1*05 carriers versus non-carriers, in either treatment group.


Emaad Ahmed, PharmD

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Pharmacists Play a Crucial Role When Addressing Health Literacy

Providers who are sensitive to health literacy have contributed to positive quality improvement across various institutions.


Chelsea Moyer, PharmD

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Modernizing Health Care With Digiceuticals

Explore the definition of digiceuticals, current digiceutical products available, and pharmacy implications.