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Chelsea Renfro, PharmD

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Local Health Care Partnerships Are Strongly Associated With Successful Enhanced Community Pharmacy Services

Incorporating community pharmacists into team-based care models is recommended as a strategy for improving health care access and quality while reducing health care costs.


Martin Zdanowicz, PharmD

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Atypical Antipsychotic-Induced Type 2 Diabetes

Patients with schizophrenia and other disorders who take atypical antipsychotics should be monitored for an increased risk for diabetes.


Nisha V. Patel, PharmD

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Trends in Statin Treatment Costs and Potential Impact of Novel Therapies

Generic atorvastatin led to an increase in generic dispensing rate and a reduction in the cost of treatment for patients requiring cholesterol-lowering treatment. The upcoming introduction of the PCSK9 inhibitor may change this trend.


Mark Aurit, Gateway Health Mart Pharmacy

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2010 Next-Generation Pharmacist and Entrepreneur of the Year: Mark Aurit

In 2010, Mark Aurit won the Entrepreneur of the Year category and went on to be named the inaugural Next-Generation Pharmacist.


Sarah K. Ford, PharmD, BCPS

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Glycemic Control and CVD: Making Sense of the Studies

Patients with diabetes have a 2- to 4-fold higher risk of stroke and death from heart disease; the counseling implications are discussed here.



Christian VonDrehle

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Synergies Identified Between Health Systems and Home Infusion Pharmacies

Partnerships are key between home infusion and hospitals to alleviate costs on the health system.



Mary K. Caffrey, Managing Editor, Evidence-Based Diabetes Management

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Some of Health Care's Biggest Names Also Top HIPAA Violators, Investigation Finds

The public interest journalism group ProPublica examined records from 2011 through 2014 and found that not only are HIPAA violations common, but they also typically go unpunished.



Nicodemo Nick Calla, RPh, JD

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Specialty Pharmacists Play a Vital Part in the Treatment of Hepatitis C

Pharmacists provide medication expertise that is essential to both the patient and the health care team in the treatment of hepatitis C.


Andrew Styperek, MD, MBA

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Malignant Melanoma: The Implications of Cost for Stakeholder Innovation

An activity-based cost accounting model of melanoma care was used to identify key cost drivers and opportunities for stakeholder innovation.


Steven M. Fox, CPA

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Generational Impact on Prescription Drug Trend: Part 2

This retrospective study of 558.9 million prescription claims explores how member age demographics affect prescription drug trends and provides top therapeutic classes by generation.




Victoria Pho, PharmD, BCGP

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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Pharmacy Students and Interns

Can we teach effective habits? Is there a blueprint for helping pharmacy students and interns be more proactive, prioritize more efficiently, and embrace a strong work ethic?


Khai Phan, PharmD Candidate

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Successful Implementation of Student-Driven Virtual Transitions of Care Model During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Virtual transitions of care services are a valuable and viable opportunity for students to progress to graduation and gain valuable experience in preparation for professional employment.


Prina Donga, MS

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Costs of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum and Fasciectomy for Dupuytren's Contracture

A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted to compare disease-specific healthcare resource utilization and the costs of collagenase clostridium histolyticum and fasciectomy among adult Dupuytren’s contracture patients.


Mel Seabright, PharmD, MBA

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Thoughts About CVS Health and Aetna

CVS Health has reportedly placed a bid to buy Aetna, one of the nation’s largest health insurers.


Magdalena Bryk-Gandera, BS

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Cycloset® (bromocriptine mesylate) Tablets: A Novel Treatment for the Management of Type 2 Diabetes in Adults

Cycloset (quick-release formulation of bromocriptine mesylate), a dopamine D2 agonist, is a novel agent recently approved by the FDA for type 2 diabetes mellitus.



Javier Coindreau, MD

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Pharmacists: Pivotal Players in the Biosimilars Treatment Paradigm

An understanding of biosimilars will be essential for patient consults and education.


D. Scott Momrow, MPH

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The Comparative Value of 3 Electronic Sources of Medication Data

Combining medication history information from multiple sources improves the completeness and accuracy of the medication information.


Linda Truong, PharmD

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Change Together for the Better

As we grow and mature, our thoughts and opinions inevitably change as we gain experience and wisdom.



Jonathan St. Onge, PharmD

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Going Back to Get Ahead: Transitioning from Pharmacist to Pharmacy Resident

Graduating from pharmacy school is significant milestone for pharmacists, as it marks their long-awaited transition from student to professional and the beginning of their career.


Jessica Langley, MS

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How Pharmacy Technicians Can Be Certified to Administer Immunizations in 2020

Pharmacy technicians are garnering support from key industry leaders as they rally for more active roles and responsibility.


Mitchell DeKoven, MHSA

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Costs of Collagenase Clostridium Histolyticum and Fasciectomy for Dupuytren's Contracture

A retrospective cohort analysis was conducted to compare disease-specific healthcare resource utilization and the costs of collagenase clostridium histolyticum and fasciectomy among adult Dupuytren’s contracture patients.


Christopher A. Bly, BA

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Cost-Effectiveness of Live Attenuated Versus Inactivated Influenza Vaccine Among Children

Vaccination with trivalent live attenuated versus inactivated influenza vaccine in children aged 2 to 17 years is cost saving or cost-effective depending on the severity of the influenza season.


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