Authors



Douglas Braun, PharmD, CSP, RPh

Latest:

From Capecitabine to Tucatinib: Data Reveal New Treatment Options for Patients

Significant study results could inform clinical practice strategies.


Jordan L. Holder, PharmD, BCACP

Latest:

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, Assistant Editor

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FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Tovorafenib for Pediatric Patients With BRAF-Mutated LGG

Tovorafenib is the first systemic therapy to be approved for the treatment of pediatric patients who have low-grade glioma with BRAF rearrangements or fusions.


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

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Pharmacy Sees Surge in Legislative Activity to Regulate Specialty Drug Dispensing Practices in 2023

Twenty states proposed bills to prohibit white bagging and brown bagging policies this year.


Alana Hippensteele, Senior Editor

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FDA Issues EUA for COVID-19 Oral Antiviral Treatment From Pfizer for At-Home Use

The emergency use authorization is based on data from the EPIC-HR trial, which showed that the drug significantly reduced the risk of hospitalization or death compared with the placebo.


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.


Chelsey Lindner, PharmD, BCOP, CSP

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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

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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

Latest:

Managing Blood Glucose Levels for Expectant Mothers With Diabetes

CGM enhances diabetes management in pregnancy, improving outcomes.


Rowaida Farraj, BS, PharmD

Latest:

Finding an Opportunity to Advance Pharmacy Practice During a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to significant innovation, which presents a unique opportunity for pharmacists to advance pharmacy practice by serving as the integral drug monitoring experts of the health care team.


Sally Jagielski, PharmD, BCPS

Latest:

Wellness Support Group Shows Promise in Reducing Burnout

Discussions are led by a variety of experienced preceptors to provide insight, strategies, and resources for pharmacy residents.



Garry Marshall, MBA

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Going Digital Can Help Community Pharmacies Stay Competitive

The demand for pharmacies to play a larger role in the health care ecosystem will not dissipate anytime soon.


Amanda Duddy, PharmD Candidate

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Interactive Case Studies: September 2023

Cases highlight an acute subdural hematoma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.


Uyen Tran, PharmD Student Class of 2022

Latest:

COVID-19 Has Devastating Effects for Patients Suffering From COPD

While the prevalence of COVID-19 in patients with COPD is relatively low, those who are infected with the virus experience more severe symptoms than those without COPD.


Carrie Penzien, PharmD, BCSCP

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Implementing USP <800> Guidelines in Pediatric Hospitals

Protecting this vulnerable patient population requires specially designed strategies.



Xeng Xiong

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Tip of the Week: Create Interdisciplinary Care Teams Through Effective Relationship-Building

Trust between a physician and pharmacist is essential to the overall quality of patient-centered care.



Christina Billias, PharmD, BCOP

Latest:

Oncology Overview: Safe Use of Oral Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors in Thoracic Oncology

Pharmacists have the potential to help optimize treatment and maximize supportive care management for targeted therapies.


Rachel Barenie, PharmD, JD, MPH

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PREP Act Provides Opportunities for Advanced Roles

Can the profession afford not to retain expanded job roles for technicians in a post-pandemic era?


Amy Snow, MHS, CIH, CSP

Latest:

Proper Use of Automation in Hazardous Drug Compounding Pharmacies

Although robotics can be instrumental in assuring sterility and reducing the overall number of potential hazardous drug exposure events, certain tasks require vigilant oversight.

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