Authors


Rebecca Pokorny, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: A Review of Noncovalent BTK Inhibitors, Novel Agents, and Toxicity Management of BTK Inhibitors

This article discusses clinical data for noncovalent Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors (BTKis), novel strategies in CLL, and the practical management of BTKi toxicities.


Abhiruchi Mehta, PharmD, MS

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New Therapeutic Agents and Final Thoughts on DED

A panel of experts comment on new therapeutic agents being developed and discuss their final thoughts on dry eye disease.


Jennifer Garris, BSPS

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A Brief Overview of Loop Diuretics Used in Heart Failure

The combination of loop diuretics with other drugs that act at different pharmacologic targets has been shown to improve diuretic response in patients with heart failure.


Salma Torky, BPS, PharmD candidate

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Understand the Effects of Topical Nasal Decongestants on Blood Pressure

Because decongestants act by constricting blood vessels, their use can be problematic in individuals who have hypertension.


Laura R. Daly, PharmD

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Counsel Patients Who Have Questions About Maternal RSV Immunizations

RSVpreF is currently the only FDA-approved RSV vaccine for pregnant individuals.


Sharon Hesterlee, PhD

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Gene Therapies Hold Promise for Neuromuscular and Other Rare Diseases

Challenges remain, however, to therapy development for a limited patient population.


Panna Sharma

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Building a Path to Cure for Patients With NSCLC Who Have Never Smoked

How patients acquire NSCLC plays a role in health outcomes, with never-smoker patients having genetically different disease than the same disease in smokers.


Jessica Ayre

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5 Ways Pharmacies Can Use Texting to Boost Patient Engagement

Texting with patients can help to improve pharmacy processes while creating better user experiences.


Adrienne Brennan, PharmD, CSP

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New Treatment Options Are on the Horizon for β-Thalassemia

Gene therapies in late-stage development may soon provide hope for a cure.


Larry King, PharmD, Manager of Clinical Informatics at Surescripts

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Helping Pharmacists Excel in the ‘New Normal’

With more work and less staff, we need to examine how we can better support pharmacists in the new normal brought on by COVID-19.


Thomas Pile, PharmD, CDCES

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Securing the Supply Chain: The DSCSA and the New Importation Policy in Florida

In January 2024, Florida became the only state to allow the importation of medications for public use.


Ashley Lam, PharmD Candidate

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Considerations for Environmentally Conscious Pharmacy Students

Environmental conditions and air pollution affect health by causing injuries and fatalities, exacerbating respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, and spreading infectious diseases.



Clara Richardson, BSc

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The Role of Medicinal Plants in Modern Pharmacy

Researchers are working to solve consistency and ecological and ethical concerns in pharmaceutical formulations



Alfred Adam L'Altrelli, PharmD

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Recognize the Value of Health Care Volunteers

The health care industry must cultivate volunteer support to maintain a positive impact on vaccination rates.


Andy Szczotka, PharmD

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Navigating the Rapid Growth of Specialty Drugs: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

High-cost novel therapies challenge payers and patients, while biosimilars help balance affordability.


Stephen M. Webster, PharmD, MSBA

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It Is Time to Consider Alternatives to Discipline Programs

Professional assistance programs provide pathway for health care professionals to return to practice following treatment for substance use disorder.



Sarah John, PharmD Candidate

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Understanding Pharmacogenomics Is Essential for Personalized Care

Pharmacogenomics can play a role in lowering the cost of health care expenditures, such as shortening hospital stays and reducing emergency department visits.


Tiffany MacKenzie, PhD

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Bacteroidetes: The Jekyll and Hyde of the Human Gut Microbiome

The relative abundance of gram-negative Bacteroidetes to other phyla, such as gram-positive Firmicutes, is essential to maintain biodiversity and human gut health.


Steven Treon, MD, PhD, FACP, FRCP

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Therapies Under Investigation for Waldenström Macroglobulinemia

The exciting therapies in the pipeline that are thought to target novel mechanisms in Waldenström macroglobulinemia.


E. Bridget Kim, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP

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Bispecific T-Cell–Engaging Antibodies in B-Cell Lymphoma: Efficacy, Safety, and Practical Considerations

This article reviews the efficacy and safety data for bispecific T-cell engagers and the practical considerations for their implementation across various types of practice sites for the historically difficult-to-treat relapsed/refractory B-cell lymphoma population.


Senthamilselvi Pachamuthu

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Insights on the UK's MHRA International Recognition Procedure

The UK’s Medicine and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) introduced changes to streamline its drug approval processes.


Vinay Penematsa, MD, MS

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New Frontiers in Technology: AI Use in Clinical Trial Patient Recruitment in Health Systems

AI is significantly enhancing the efficiency of identifying and enrolling patients.



Julie Harting, PharmD

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Long Story Short: Cellulitis Can Be Treated in Less Than a Week

Duration of therapy may be just 5 to 6 days for patients without risk factors for complications.


Beju Shah, PharmD, MBA

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One Year Later: Key Issues Impacting Health System Pharmacies During the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

This vaccine rollout has become even more crucial for the US health care system, as new mutations of the coronavirus continue to emerge.


Brandon Newman, PharmD, MMHC, CSP

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How Data Can Help Demonstrate the Value of the Health-System Specialty Pharmacy

Insurers, accountable care organizations, and manufacturers increasingly look for demonstrable clinical outcomes as proof for reimbursement or access to limited distribution networks.


Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS

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As Shortages Continue, Suppliers, Hospitals, and Health Systems Look for New Solutions

Hospitals, health systems, and the supply chain are all negatively impacted by drug shortages and are each affected by the decisions of the others.