Authors


Miriam Haddad, 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.


Hovsep Kirikian

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From Shortages to Solutions: Enhancing Drug Manufacturing Through Innovation

Technology and regulations can revolutionize drug manufacturing and ensure a stable supply of medications.


Verona Abdelmeseh, PharmD

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Overview of PARP Inhibitors in the Treatment of Ovarian Cancer

There are 3 PARP inhibitors that are FDA approved in multiple settings of ovarian cancer.


Rachel Cormier

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PQA Annual Meeting: Quality Emerges from the Pandemic, Focused on Access and Equity

Open to all health care professionals, the PQA meeting is a top forum for learning best practices and emerging trends in medication services, pharmacist-provided care and quality improvement initiatives.


Shannon Reidt, PharmD, MPH, MS

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Team-Based Care: How Pharmacists Can Expand Patient Access to Health Care

However, comprehensive policy and payment structures are needed to ensure care sustainability.


Carlie Traylor, PharmD

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NCPA Fellowship Allows Pharmacists to Choose Their Own Adventure

Fellows tap into a network of experts, their practice sites, and countless tools they can apply immediately.


Jude Sammani, PharmD Candidate

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Considerations for Tacrolimus in Pregnant Patients with a History of Organ Transplantation

Tacrolimus is a selective calcineurin inhibitor that exerts inhibitory effects on T-cell proliferation.


Lisa Thompson, RPT, CPhT, BS

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Technicians Are Crucial to Managing the Flow of an Independent Pharmacy

During a time of staff shortages and increasing stress, the need to have an efficient workflow is of vital importance.



Rosetta Tolley, PharmD

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Valerian: Root of All Zzz’s or Just Another Bedtime Story?

Several studies on valerian have been conducted in the past 50 years for indications varying from insomnia, anxiety, restless leg syndrome, headaches, and more.



Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute

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FCS Co-authored Study Confirms Effectiveness of Trilaciclib for Treatment of Patients with Extensive-Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer

Trilaciclib is the first FDA-approved therapy in its class to help protect bone marrow cells from damage caused by chemotherapy.


Ahmed Abdelmageed, PharmD

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Why Choose a Career in Community Pharmacy?

It’s imperative to redefine the future of pharmacy to help ensure a robust pipeline of future pharmacists and create a culture that helps ensure pharmacists live their purpose and passion.


Mike Rizo, PharmD

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Clinical Pharmacists Play Integral Role in Medical Missions: A Case Study in Peru

The case study of the medical mission in Peru serves as a poignant example of the indispensable role clinical pharmacists play in health care teams, especially in challenging and resource-limited environments.


Stephanie Schafer, PharmD Candidate

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Weigh To Go! American Gastroenterological Association Weight Loss Management Guidelines and Updates

Available pharmacological therapies have shown high efficacy in achieving weight loss.


Anna Paci

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Five Signs Your Pharmacy May Be Experiencing Burnout

There are common symptoms experienced in the workplace that may be linked to hormones instead of stress.


Geri Buderwitz, PharmD, MBA

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The Invaluable Role a Clinical Pharmacist Brings to an Ambulatory Care Setting

Yet, physicians and advanced practice practitioners may have a limited understanding of the scope of an ambulatory pharmacy clinic and the value a clinical pharmacist can provide.


Jason Ausili, PharmD

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Pharmacy Interoperability Challenges and Needs Under the 21st Century Cures Act

While progress is being made to advance the Cures Act, it is essential to ensure pharmacy interoperability given pharmacy’s critical role in health care.


Adam Rosenberg

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Trends in Behavioral and Mental Health Treatment Since the Start of the Pandemic

New research finds that mental health has replaced COVID-19 as the top health concern among Americans, but deeper analysis needs to be done into whether depression and anxiety are truly becoming more widespread.


Anthony V. Thomas, BS

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Impact of Pharmacist-Led Initiatives on Health Care–Associated Clostridioides difficile Rates

Antimicrobial stewardship efforts focusing on accurate penicillin allergy histories, β-lactam cross-reactivity education, and guideline-driven narrow-spectrum prescribing may help sustainably decrease health care–associated Clostridioides difficile infection rates.



Laura Ferguson

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Transforming Medication Safety into a Value-Driver

Advanced technology can automate many pharmacovigilance tasks to build workflow efficiencies, reduce manual intervention, and free up team members for more strategic activities.


Anna Pozdnyakova, PharmD Candidate

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Patient and Provider Safety is at the Core of Mass COVID-19 Immunization Effort

As new variants of the virus come to rise, it is crucial to continue to address the safety concerns with mass COVID-19 immunizations during the pandemic as well as provide solutions to reduce the exposure and spread of the virus.


Sarder Sadid, PharmD

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Alternative Funding Programs Affect Our Most Vulnerable Patient Populations

AFPs limit access to provider-prescribed specialty medications.


Michael Morgan

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Managing Vaccines and COVID-19 Testing With Paperless Technology

COVID-19 has increased the demand for new, safer curbside conveniences and the health care industry—including the pharmacy—has transformed rapidly to meet patient needs and prioritize safety as a result of the pandemic.


Donna Breese, PharmD

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Educational Opportunities Exist for the Pharmaceutical Care of Animals

Interested individuals may gain certification or continuing-education credits, many of which are available through the American College of Veterinary Pharmacists.


Mary Lynn McPherson, PharmD, MA, MDE, FAAHPM

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Pharmacists Participating in Advanced Pain Management Modalities for Refractory Pain

Patient selection is a key factor in the safe and effective administration of advanced pain management modalities.


Earl B Ettienne, BScPharm, MBA, LPD

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The European Medicines Agency: A Modern Robin Hood?

Many studies with a stated goal of advancing child health care in administratively-defined minors have no clinical value and may even harm young patients.


Monique Hook, PharmD

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The Psychological Impact of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: An Ongoing Investigation

Case reports have shown a potential association with adverse psychological effects.


Sara Jo Santangelo

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340B Assists Patients and Institutions

How much does this federal program affect the success of the health care parties involved?

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